Prevention Consultant- BMS Code implementation in Yemen

UNICEF is seeking a Prevention Consultant to implement the BMS Code in Yemen, specifically in Aden. This role is crucial for updating the existing code to align with World Health Assembly resolutions and establishing a robust monitoring and enforcement mechanism. The consultancy is for 5.5 months and is open to international applicants.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. With over 70 years of experience, UNICEF is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families, especially in the toughest places, reaching the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Join UNICEF to make a significant difference in child protection and nutrition. Apply now to contribute to the well-being of children in Yemen.

Company Overview

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Consultancy
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the 2002 Yemen BMS Code and draft amendments.
• Develop a formal structure for monitoring code violations, outlining the workflow from detection to legal sanctioning.
• Build the technical capacity of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP) to lead the monitoring process.
• Draft specific Terms of Reference (ToRs) for government bodies and multi-sectoral stakeholders.
• Create and validate standardized tools for routine monitoring and periodic national assessments.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Public Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.
• Direct experience in updating the National BMS Code and development of the Implementation and monitoring Mechanism for the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in nutrition policy, legal framework development, and IYCF programming.
• Proven track record in drafting legislative or regulatory documents in a public health context.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Contribute to a global mission focused on children's rights and well-being.