Nutrition Expert Consultant at Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)

Nutrition Expert Consultant at Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) August 2024

Request for Proposals (RFP)
Nutrition Expert Consultant for Foundations for Learning Project
Background
About Aga Khan Foundation (AKF):
The
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), established by his Highness the Aga Khan in
1967, is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global
leader in poverty alleviation efforts. AKDN’s comprehensive approach
includes long-term investments, institution building, and promoting an
active civil society, benefiting tens of millions annually in 30
countries. AKF, alongside its AKDN counterparts, pioneers’
community-driven solutions rooted in decades of learning and evaluation.
In Uganda, AKF’s diverse initiatives span education, early childhood
development, sustainable economic growth, and civil society enhancement.

About Foundations for Learning
(F4L): Foundations for Learning (F4L) is a five-year initiative
(2020-2025), co-funded by Global Affairs Canada and AKF, and executed by
AKDN education agencies. F4L aims to enhance pre-primary and primary
educational systems, bolster women’s empowerment, and promote gender
equality in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

By addressing gender,
social, cultural, and economic barriers, F4L seeks to improve equitable
learning outcomes and basic human rights for women and girls. Notably,
F4L has engaged with 12 design teams in Lindi, Mtama, and Ruangwa
district councils, as well as 20 teams in Kenya, to improve sustainable
and nutritious school feeding programs in line with the Ministry of
Education’s 2023 mandate.

Objective of the Consultancy
To
enhance the nutritional knowledge and capacity of district and ward
nutrition officers, teachers, and community design team members,
ensuring the effective implementation of sustainable and nutritious
school feeding programs within the F4L project scope.

Scope of Work
The Nutrition Expert Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Assess
  Knowledge Gaps: Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the
  nutritional knowledge gaps among district and ward nutrition officers,
  teachers, and community design team members.
• Develop Training
  Materials: Create tailored training materials that address the
  identified knowledge gaps and meet the needs of the target audience.
• Design Evaluation Tools: Develop pre-and post-training assessments to measure knowledge acquisition and training effectiveness.
• Deliver
  Training: Facilitate nutrition capacity-building sessions for 3
  district and 60 ward extension officers, and schools’ representatives
  from 10 schools from Lindi Mtama, Ruangwa, and Lindi Municipal councils.
• Develop Nutrition Materials: Produce context-specific
  nutrition awareness and informative materials featuring real photos and
  detailed descriptions of various nutrition components.
• Reporting:
  Compile and submit a detailed activity report outlining the training
  process, participant feedback, and recommendations for future actions.

Specific Deliverables

• A detailed assessment report on nutritional knowledge gaps.
• Comprehensive training materials tailored to the needs of the target groups.
• Pre-and post-training assessment tools.
• Successfully conducted training sessions with documented participant feedback.
• Contextualized nutrition awareness materials with real photos and descriptions.
• A final activity report summarizing training outcomes and recommendations.

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Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering nutrition training programs.
• Expertise in conducting nutritional assessments and developing educational materials.
• Strong understanding of community-driven approaches and sustainable school feeding programs.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, educators, and community members.

Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A technical proposal outlining the approach to the consultancy.
• A financial proposal detailing the cost breakdown.

Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• General understanding of the ToR 30%
• Methodology approaches/Technical proposal 30%
• Experience in executing related/similar assignments 30%
• The proposed budgeted costs of the project 10%

Also submit:

• TIN certificate
• VRN Certificate-if applicable
• Certificate of registration/incorporation
• Business license

Deadline for Application
Applications should be submitted by midday EAT on 12th September, 2024 to akftzprocurement@akfea.org copy to Largo.Aden@akdn.org

This
TOR outlines the expectations and requirements for a Nutrition Expert
Consultant to support the F4L project in enhancing nutrition education
and capacity, thereby contributing to improved educational outcomes and
holistic development in the targeted regions.

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