VR-22-007-010 National Contractor Scaling Up The IMAM Program in The Context of Covid-19 Pandemic-4 Provinces

UNICEF INDONESIA Posting date: 10 February 2022
Are you ready to use your talents to make the world a better place for Children?
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for
children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. We seek dynamic
candidate for the following position:
VACANCY REFERENCE: 22-007 (To apply please click on the Job Number: 548338)
Title: National Contractor: Scaling up the Integrated Management of Acute
Malnutrition (IMAM) Program in the context of Covid-19 pandemic – Central
Java Province
Type of Contract: Individual Contractor
Duration: 15 March 2022 – 15 February 2023 (11 months – full time)
Duty Station: Semarang
BACKGROUND:
Wasting is a form of malnutrition characterized by thinness, which affects an estimated 6.2 million children
under five years in Indonesia. Indonesia currently has the fourth-highest burden of child wasting in the
world with more than 2 million children being severely wasted. Of all forms of child malnutrition, it is the
most dangerous type with the highest mortality risk. Specifically, severe wasting increases the risk of death
in children up to 12 times and requires treatment to restore metabolic functions and regain body weight.
The Government of Indonesia has expressed a strong commitment to address child wasting and included
wasting as one of the main development indicators in the National Medium-term Development Plan 2020–
2024 with a target to reduce wasting prevalence to <7 percent by 2024. However, the disrupted food supply
chains, income loss, and reduced access to health services due to COVID-19 has led to further increase in
the number of malnourished children in Indonesia.
To address this challenge, UNICEF has been supporting the Government of Central Java in scaling up the
integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM), a life-saving program to prevent and treat child
wasting, by integrating it within the existing health system. Substantial efforts have been made to support
the government in improving the coverage and quality of the IMAM program since 2019, with actions
focusing on strengthening mass screening of malnutrition by integrating the mid-upper arm circumference
(MUAC) measurement into primary and community healthcare services and introducing various innovative
approaches. For instance, UNICEF has promoted a ‘family-led MUAC’ approach, a home-based MUAC
assessment by mothers and caregivers in more than 6 districts.
In 2022 UNICEF will continue to provide intensive technical support to the Central Java government, as
more districts are planning to implement the IMAM services. Against this backdrop, UNICEF is seeking one
national consultant to support the IMAM program scale-up in Central Java Province.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The IMAM consultants will facilitate the scale-up of the IMAM program by supporting i) the provincial and
district government in IMAM strategy development (planning, budgeting, and implementation), advocacy,
coordination, capacity building, and scaling up innovative approaches; and ii) respective local authorities
in implementing the IMAM program with quality and coverage.
The consultant will be requested to:

1. Support the institutionalization of IMAM services into existing health systems in Central Java
Province.
2. Support and facilitate the implementation and scale up of family MUAC approach (i.e. program
implementation, capacity building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and documentation)
in selected district in Central Java Province.
The key tasks and indicative timeline are provided below. The timeline can be adjusted in agreement with
UNICEF as long as the tasks are completed by 15 February 2023. The tasks will be conducted in close
collaboration with the UNICEF Nutrition Officer in Surabaya Field Office and Nutrition Specialist in Jakarta.
Please refer to the Term of Reference attached in the above link for detail breakdowns of key tasks and
deliverables.
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of nutrition, public health, community development, or any
related fields
• Knowledge and experience on integrated management acute malnutrition (IMAM) and Infant Young
Child Feeding (IYCF) will be an advantage
• Previous working experience in Central Java Province will be an advantage
• Previous working experience in providing technical support to the government on policy and local
budget planning on nutrition, health, or other fields will be an advantage
• Experience working with various stakeholders including local government, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), agencies, and experts, and understand the working system and values of the
government
• Knowledge and skills on computer use, such as Microsoft Office, including graphics
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral Bahasa Indonesia, while the ability to speak and
write well in English would be a strong advantage
• Ability to work independently without secretarial support and experience in supporting government
financial systems and basic administration
• Knowledgeable of the latest development issues and national policy.
Malnutrition (IMAM) Program in the context of Covid-19 pandemic – East Java
Province
Duration: 15 March 2022 – 15 February 2023 (11 months – full time)
Duty Station: Surabaya
BACKGROUND
under five years in Indonesia. Indonesia currently has the fourth-highest burden of child wasting in the world
with more than 2 million children being severely wasted. Of all forms of child malnutrition, it is the most
dangerous type with the highest mortality risk. Specifically, severe wasting increases the risk of death in
children up to 12 times and requires treatment to restore metabolic functions and regain body weight. The
Government of Indonesia has expressed a strong commitment to address child wasting and included wasting
as one of the main development indicators in the National Medium-term Development Plan 2020–2024 with
a target to reduce wasting prevalence to <7 percent by 2024. However, the disrupted food supply chains,
income loss, and reduced access to health services due to COVID-19 has led to further increase in the number
of malnourished children in Indonesia.
Wasting prevalence in East Java is 6.4% in 2021 percent (SSGBI 2021). This prevalence account for an
estimated of 460,898 children under -five suffered of wasting.
To address this challenge, UNICEF has been supporting the Government of East Java in scaling up the
integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM), a life-saving program to prevent and treat child
wasting, by integrating it within the existing health system. Substantial efforts have been made to support
the government in improving the coverage and quality of the IMAM program since 2019, with actions
focusing on strengthening mass screening of malnutrition by integrating the mid-upper arm circumference
(MUAC) measurement into primary and community healthcare services and introducing various innovative
approaches. For instance, UNICEF has promoted a ‘family-led MUAC’ approach, a home-based MUAC
assessment by mothers and caregivers in six districts East Java.
In 2022 UNICEF will continue to provide intensive technical support to the sub-national government, as more
districts are planning to implement the IMAM services. Against this backdrop, UNICEF is seeking one national
consultant to support the IMAM program scale-up in East Java Province.
SCOPE OF WORK
IMAM consultants will facilitate the scale-up of the IMAM program by supporting i) the provincial and district
government in IMAM strategy development (planning, budgeting, and implementation), advocacy,
coordination, capacity building, and scaling up innovative approaches; and ii) respective local authorities in
implementing the IMAM program with quality and coverage.

1. Support the institutionalization of IMAM services into existing health systems in East Java Province.
2. Support and facilitate the implementation and scale up of family MUAC approach (i.e., program
implementation, capacity building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and documentation)
in selected district in East Java Province.
The key tasks and indicative timeline are provided below. The timeline can be adjusted in agreement with
UNICEF as long as the tasks are completed by 15 February 2023. The tasks will be conducted in close
collaboration with the UNICEF Nutrition Officer in Surabaya Field Office and Nutrition Specialist in Jakarta
deliverables.
related fields
• Previous working experience in East Java Province will be an advantage
budget planning on nutrition, health, or other fields will be an advantage will be an advantage
government is required
• Ability to communicate in both written and oral Bahasa Indonesia, while the ability to speak and write
well in English would be a strong advantage
Malnutrition (IMAM) Program in the context of Covid-19 pandemic – Papua
Province
Duration: 1 March 2022 – 31 January 2023 (11 months – full time)
Duty Station: Jayapura
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this assignment is to support UNICEF and the Province and District Health Offices in
scaling up the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in Papua Province in the
context of COVID-19 pandemic. The consultant is expected to provide solid technical advice and policy
advocacy support to the subnational government. The assignment is in line with UNICEF Country
Programme Action Plan 2021-2025.
Wasting is a form of malnutrition characterized by thinness, which affects an estimated 6.2 million
children under five years in Indonesia. Indonesia currently has the fourth-highest burden of child wasting
in the world with more than 2 million children being severely wasted. Of all forms of child malnutrition,
it is the most dangerous type with the highest mortality risk. Specifically, severe wasting increases the
risk of death in children up to 12 times and requires treatment to restore metabolic functions and regain
body weight. The Government of Indonesia has expressed a strong commitment to address child wasting
and included wasting as one of the main development indicators in the National Medium-term
Development Plan 2020–2024 with a target to reduce wasting prevalence to <7 percent by 2024.
However, the disrupted food supply chains, income loss, and reduced access to health services due to
COVID-19 has led to further increase in the number of malnourished children in Indonesia.
To address this challenge, UNICEF has been supporting the national and sub-national government in
scaling up the integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM), a life-saving program to prevent
and treat child wasting, by integrating it within the existing health system. Substantial efforts have been
made to support the government in improving the coverage and quality of the IMAM program since
2019, with actions focusing on strengthening mass screening of malnutrition by integrating the mid-
upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement into primary and community healthcare services and
introducing various innovative approaches. For instance, UNICEF has promoted a ‘family-led MUAC’
approach, a home-based MUAC assessment by mothers and caregivers in more than 20 districts including
in Papua Province.
In 2022 UNICEF will continue to provide intensive technical support to the sub-national government, as
more districts are planning to implement the IMAM services. Against this backdrop, UNICEF is seeking
one national consultant to support the IMAM program scale-up in Papua Province.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The IMAM consultants will facilitate the scale-up of the IMAM program by supporting i) the provincial
and district government in IMAM strategy development (planning, budgeting, and implementation),
advocacy, coordination, capacity building, and scaling up innovative approaches; and ii) respective local
authorities in implementing the IMAM program with quality and coverage.
1. Support the institutionalization of IMAM services into existing health systems in Papua
Provinces.
implementation, capacity building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and
documentation) in selected districts in Papua Provinces.
3. Support and facilitate the implementation and scale up of early identification and referral of child
wasting in Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers (i.e. program implementation, capacity
building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and documentation) in Papua Provinces
The key tasks and indicative timeline are provided below. The timeline can be adjusted in agreement
with UNICEF as long as the tasks are completed by 31 January 2023. The tasks will be conducted in close
collaboration with the UNICEF Nutrition Team the Field Offices and in Jakarta
deliverables.
related fields
• Previous working experience in Papua Provinces will be an advantage
budget planning on nutrition, health, or other fields
government
• Knowledgeable of the latest development issues and national policy
Malnutrition (IMAM) Program in the context of Covid-19 pandemic – South
Sulawesi Province
Duration: 1 March 2022 – 31 January 2023 (11 months – full time)
Duty Station: Makassar
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this assignment is to support UNICEF and the Province and District Health Offices in
scaling up the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in South Sulawesi
Province in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. The consultant is expected to provide solid technical
advice and policy advocacy support to the subnational government. The assignment is in line with UNICEF
Country Programme Action Plan 2021-2025.
under five years in Indonesia. Indonesia currently has the fourth-highest burden of child wasting in the
world with more than 2 million children being severely wasted. Of all forms of child malnutrition, it is the
most dangerous type with the highest mortality risk. Specifically, severe wasting increases the risk of death
in children up to 12 times and requires treatment to restore metabolic functions and regain body weight.
The Government of Indonesia has expressed a strong commitment to address child wasting and included
wasting as one of the main development indicators in the National Medium-term Development Plan 2020–
2024 with a target to reduce wasting prevalence to <7 percent by 2024. However, the disrupted food supply
chains, income loss, and reduced access to health services due to COVID-19 has led to further increase in
the number of malnourished children in Indonesia.
To address this challenge, UNICEF has been supporting the national and sub-national government in scaling
up the integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM), a life-saving program to prevent and treat
child wasting, by integrating it within the existing health system. Substantial efforts have been made to
support the government in improving the coverage and quality of the IMAM program since 2019, with
actions focusing on strengthening mass screening of malnutrition by integrating the mid-upper arm
circumference (MUAC) measurement into primary and community healthcare services and introducing
various innovative approaches. For instance, UNICEF has promoted a ‘family-led MUAC’ approach, a home-
based MUAC assessment by mothers and caregivers in more than 20 districts, including in selected districts
across South Sulawesi Province.
In 2022 UNICEF will continue to provide intensive technical support to the sub-national government, as
more districts are planning to implement the IMAM services. Against this backdrop, UNICEF is seeking a
national consultant to support the IMAM program scale-up in South Sulawesi Province.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The IMAM consultants will facilitate the scale-up of the IMAM program by supporting i) the provincial
and district government in IMAM strategy development (planning, budgeting, and implementation),
advocacy, coordination, capacity building, and scaling up innovative approaches; and ii) respective local
authorities in implementing the IMAM program with quality and coverage.
1. Support the institutionalization of IMAM services into existing health systems in South Sulawesi
Province
implementation, capacity building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and
documentation) in selected districts in South Sulawesi Province
3. Support and facilitate the implementation and scale up of early identification and referral of child
wasting in Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centers (i.e. program implementation, capacity
building, multi-sectoral coordination, data collection, and documentation) in South Sulawesi
Province
The key tasks and indicative timeline are provided in the attached document. The timeline can be
adjusted in agreement with UNICEF as long as the tasks are completed by 31 January 2023. The tasks will
be conducted in close collaboration with the UNICEF Nutrition Team in the Field Offices and in Jakarta.
deliverables.
• At least 3 years of experience in the field of nutrition, public health, community development, or
any related fields
• Knowledge and experience on integrated management acute malnutrition (IMAM) and Infant
Young Child Feeding (IYCF) will be an advantage
• Previous working experience in South Sulawesi Province will be an advantage
budget planning on nutrition, health, or other fields will be an advantage
organizations (NGOs), agencies, and experts, and understand the working system and values of
the government
• Ability to work independently without secretarial support and experience in supporting
government financial systems and basic administration
For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies:
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with
disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the
United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority
and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will
be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and
background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and
employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a
background check.
This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct
further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.
Closing date: 22 February 2022

Disclaimer: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile. Before
applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure accuracy and completeness. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
This vacancy is open for Indonesians only.

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UNICEF INDONESIA Posting date: 10 February 2022

The consultant will be requested to:

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

The consultant will be requested to:

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Closing date: 22 February 2022

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