NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATI RAJ (Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE UNICEF PROJECT ENGAGEMENT UNDER “MULTI SECTOR NUTRITION CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE” SENIOR CONSULTANT – CAPACITY BUILDING NIRD&PR invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of “Senior Consultant – Capacity Building Initiative” supported by an International Agency. The position is purely contractual and project based. Objective To support developing, testing, evaluation and institutionalizing a Multi Modular Kit in select sector for Nutrition Capacity building among the officials through NIRD&PR for State, District and Block officials of Ministry of Rural Development and Pachayati Raj and six allied departments as well as Panchayati Raj Institutions and women/community leaders. Major Task to be accomplished Desk review of domain experts/organizations working on multi-sectoral integrated (food-nutrition-WASH-health) capacity building in South Asia and India. Desk review of curriculum and content developed for allied departments by experts/organizations and interview with stakeholders to gain information and materials. Designing a need assessment of on requirement and gaps for a multi-sectoral integrated (food-nutrition-WASH-health) capacity building co-ordinated and completed with four SIRDs. Development, testing, evaluation of multi-modular kits. Essential Qualifications and Experience A Masters degree/M.Sc in Public Health/Community Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition/Home Science At least 5 years work experience organizing training, monitoring and evaluation of development project in the area of nutrition and allied sectors Evidence of publications/Research in the relevant area Desirable Ph. D in the above stated subjects Experience of working in UN/International projects Proficiency in using computers Good command in English and Hindi Age: Below 45 years Compensation: Monthly remuneration will be Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 90,000 depending upon qualifications and experience in the relevant field. Period of Engagement: Initial engagement will be for six months and extendable based on the performance and co-terminus with the project. Interested candidates may please send their latest CV / Resume wdnird@gmail.com. Last date for receipt of CV/Resume is 15-03-2016. to : Prof and Head, CGSD