Technical support for the implementation of National Nutrition and Retrospective Mortality Survey (SMART methodology 2026) across 23 provinces in Chad, (Internationals Only)

The consultant will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting a nutrition survey with provincial-level representativeness. They will ensure the quality of the data collected and prepare reports covering all stages of implementation, culminating in the final survey report.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize a nutrition survey ensuring provincial-level representativeness.
• Ensure data quality through rigorous application of SMART methodology and field supervision.
• Draft reports covering all stages of implementation, from inception to the final survey report.
• Present the survey protocol to a technical steering committee including UNICEF, WFP, partner NGOs, the Nutrition Cluster, INSEED, DANA/MSPP, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Nutrition Specialist and the Nutrition Information Management Specialist under the supervision of the Section Chief.

Requirements

• University degree (master’s level) in one of the following fields: social sciences, public health, nutrition, epidemiology, statistics, or any other equivalent field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing national nutrition surveys using the SMART methodology.
• Proven experience in conducting coverage surveys for nutrition programs.
• At least two (2) years of experience using mobile phones and tablets for online data collection would be considered an asset.
• Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility.
• Strong ability to draft study, evaluation, and survey reports.
• Solid knowledge of malnutrition issues and challenges.
• Demonstrated probity and ability to withstand external pressures.
• Leadership skills and capacity to work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in computer tools and statistical analysis software such as ENA, SPSS, STATA, or other equivalent platforms
• Language requirement: fluency in French

Skills

• SMART Methodology
• National nutrition surveys
• Coverage surveys
• Mobile Data Collection
• Survey Report Writing
• Malnutrition knowledge
• Statistical Analysis
• ENA Software
• SPSS
• STATA
• Data Quality Assurance
• Survey Planning
• Survey Organization
• Team Leadership

Languages

French