INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT: NATIONAL PERIODIC ASSESSMENT OF THE MARKETING OF BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES (BMS) IN KENYA
At a glance
Mid-level General Marketing role at Worldvision. Karen · part-time.
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What you'll do
- You will examine BMS and covered-product marketing in selected Kenyan settings
- You will check whether those practices follow Kenya’s BMS law and the relevant Code
- You will develop evidence that can support stronger enforcement of national rules
What you bring
- You hold postgraduate training in public health, nutrition, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related field
- You have documented experience leading complex, nationwide health or nutrition assessments
- You understand MIYCN, the WHO breast-milk substitute marketing Code, and Kenya’s BMS rules
- You can analyze qualitative and quantitative data with statistical software and digital collection tools
- You write and present clearly, engage stakeholders, know Kenya’s health system, and have no past or current industry conflicts
Who this fits
You’ll fit this assignment as a lead technical consultant or firm with substantial Kenyan public-health experience and no conflicts with the BMS or complementary-food industry. It is a part-time role based in Karen, Kenya, and only local applicants are accepted. World Vision also expects adherence to its Christian principles, professional ethics, cultural sensitivity, and regular participation in team and office devotions, chapel, and prayer gatherings under local policies.
From the employer
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Consultancy Overall Objective
To assess the extent, nature, and compliance of marketing practices of breast-milk substitutes (BMS) and other products covered under the BMS Act, 2012, across selected settings in Kenya, in order to generate evidence for strengthening enforcement of national legislation and the Code.
Consultant Requirements and Qualifications
To successfully execute this complex national assessment, the Lead Technical Consultant (or firm) must possess the following qualifications and competencies:
Educational Background: An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Public Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
Assessment Experience: Proven, documented experience in designing and leading complex, national-level health or nutrition assessments, preferably involving regulatory compliance monitoring.
Technical Knowledge: In-depth, specialized knowledge of Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) programmes, the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, and Kenya’s national BMS regulatory framework.
Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methodologies, with experience using statistical software and digital data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox).
Communication Skills: Excellent professional report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Contextual Familiarity: Extensive experience working within the Kenyan public health context and familiarity with the national health system architecture.
Professional Independence: Demonstrated professional integrity, with no current or historical conflicts of interest with the pre-packaged complementary food or breast-milk substitute industry.
Refer to the link for the consultancy Terms of Reference (ToR)
http://wvi.box.com/s/xdlmgiccq8aw20jhjr23lookoqiw63u9
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants OnlyWorld Vision is a Christian humanitarian organisation with a mission centred on following Jesus Christ in service to the world´s most vulnerable children. Therefore, in all locations to the fullest extent legally permissible, the successful applicant will affirm our core documents, observe conduct compatible with Christian principles, serve at a high level of professional ethics and strive to act in accordance with cultural sensitivities. Furthermore, regular attendance with team and office devotions, chapel and prayer gatherings are expected in line with policies in the World Vision host location and its departments.
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