Nutrition Governance Consultant – Tonga (3‑month contract)

About the role

The UNICEF Nutrition Governance Consultant will support the Ministry of Health in Tonga to assess and strengthen the institutional framework for nutrition services. This three‑month consultancy, based in Nuku’alofa with remote work and travel, aims to improve coordination across health, agriculture, trade and social assistance sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Review the current institutional set‑up and capacity for delivering nutrition services at primary health‑care and community levels.
• Analyse cross‑sectoral coordination mechanisms and identify gaps in policy, governance and human resources.
• Develop recommendations for an optimal organisational and staffing structure to enhance nutrition service delivery.
• Prepare a concise report with actionable recommendations for the Ministry of Health and UNICEF.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings in Tonga and provide remote technical guidance as needed.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, health policy or a related field.
• Proven experience in nutrition governance, health systems strengthening or similar consultancy work.
• Familiarity with the Pacific Island context and multi‑sectoral nutrition interventions.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

• Policy analysis
• Institutional assessment
• Report writing

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence nutrition policy in a Pacific nation.
• Collaboration with UNICEF and the Tonga Ministry of Health.
• Competitive consultancy fee and travel support.