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For every child, a fair chance
UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.
UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.
Visit this link for more information on Philippine Country Office: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/
How can you make a difference?
Scope of Work:
Under the supervision of the PMNP Nutrition Officer and in close collaboration with the UNICEF PMNP team, the consultant will be performing the following tasks:
1. Integrated Supportive Supervision and Mentoring (ISSM)
- Provide technical and operational support in quality assurance activities for the implementation of ISSM activities at the subnational level, focusing on Nutrition, Primary Health Care, and Nutrition Leadership and Governance, through technical guidance and review functions to ensure effectiveness and consistency.
- Assist in the refinement and application of ISSM tools and guidance materials, ensuring alignment with approved PMNP frameworks and standards.
- Provide technical guidance to field teams during ISSM activities to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to established protocols.
- Review and analyze ISSM findings and submit technical recommendations to the PMNP Nutrition Officer for consideration and action.
The PMNP Nutrition Officer will retain responsibility for overall planning, stakeholder engagement, final review and approval of ISSM outputs, and issuance of official guidance.
2. Third-Party Verification (TPV)
- Provide technical and operational guidance to field teams in implementing approved TPV protocols in selected sample PMNP LGUs.
- Support the consistent application of verification methodologies, tools, and assessment standards in the external verification exercises.
- Conduct technical reviews of draft verification reports and submit quality assurance feedback to the PMNP Nutrition Officer.
- Identify technical issues, risks, or discrepancies encountered during field implementation and provide recommended corrective actions for review and decision-making.
The PMNP Nutrition Officer will retain responsibility for approval of verification plans, final validation of TPV results, and official communication of findings.
3. Project Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare draft technical reports summarizing ISSM and TPV activities, including findings, analysis, and recommendations.
- Consolidate lessons learned and technical documentation to support PMNP reporting and closeout requirements.
- Submit all reports and documentation to the PMNP Nutrition Officer for review, consolidation, and final endorsement.
The Manila-based PMNP Officer will be responsible for final approval, submission to relevant authorities or partners, and overall project reporting.
Tasks and Deliverables:
Tasks/Milestone:
Deliverables/Outputs:
Task 1 – ISSM Implementation Support (Batch 1)
Provide technical and operational support for ISSM implementation in approximately 59 PMNP LGUs, ensuring adherence to approved standards on NPHC and NLG.
ISSM Progress Report covering supported LGUs, key findings, and technical recommendations.
Task 2 – ISSM Implementation Support (Batch 2)
Provide technical and operational support for ISSM implementation in approximately 59 PMNP LGUs, ensuring adherence to approved standards on NPHC and NLG.
ISSM Progress Report covering supported LGUs, key findings, and technical recommendations.
Task 3 – ISSM Implementation Support (Batch 3)
Provide technical and operational support for ISSM implementation in approximately 59 PMNP LGUs, ensuring adherence to approved standards on NPHC and NLG.
ISSM Progress Report covering supported LGUs, key findings, and technical recommendations.
Task 4 – ISSM Implementation Support (Batch 4)
Provide technical and operational support for ISSM implementation in approximately 58 PMNP LGUs, ensuring adherence to approved standards on NPHC and NLG.
ISSM Progress Report covering supported LGUs, key findings, and technical recommendations.
Task 5 – TPV Technical Preparation
Provide technical and operational guidance to prepare field teams and systems for TPV implementation.
TPV Progress Report (Technical Preparation) including reviewed tools, and methodological guidance provided.
Task 6 – TPV Implementation Support
Provide technical guidance and quality assurance support during TPV field implementation in selected sample PMNP LGUs.
TPV Progress Report (Implementation Support) summarizing implementation status, data quality observations, and recommended actions.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Systems Management, Social Work, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Work Experience: How to Apply Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 15 June 2026. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal will be considered. By applying through our Talent Management System (TMS) you agree to our privacy statement which is in line with the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act. You are strongly advised to read carefully through the privacy statement before submitting your application. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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- At least 5 years of professional experience in health systems, nutrition programs, or primary health care, including operational support and field supervision.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting supportive supervision, mentoring, or capacity-building activities at subnational or local government levels.
- Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- In-depth understanding of nutrition programs, primary health care delivery, and local government health governance.
- Experience in operationalizing and guiding ISSM activities including mentoring field teams and ensuring adherence to technical standards is considered an asset
- Proficiency in data collection, performance-based verification, quality assurance, and the use of assessment tools.
- Strong ability to coordinate with multiple LGUs and regional teams, manage schedules, and ensure timely completion of tasks across multiple sites.
