Deadline: 14-Feb-22
The Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Programme Facility (HARP-F) is seeking proposals to consolidate nutrition research currently being undertaken in Myanmar and to identify key nutrition research questions that remain.
The purpose of this research is firstly to ascertain what nutrition research is currently being carried out in Myanmar and Rakhine State in particular, including on aetiology of malnutrition, wasting, kwashiorkor and stunting trends, and on effective identification and management of malnutrition, to identify research gaps. Secondly, to identify the key research questions that remain on the effective management of malnutrition, including wasting, stunting and micronutrient deficiencies, in all vulnerable groups.
Tasks
- Secondary literature review of available Myanmar-specific nutrition evidence to identify evidence gaps, including both formal research trials with ethical review and informal operational research conducted by implementing partners.
- Comparison of Myanmar findings to global-level identified CHNRI nutrition research priorities to determine which global-level research priorities are applicable potentially to the Myanmar context.
- Remote stakeholder consultations through key informant interviews to identify and prioritise potential Myanmar-specific nutrition research questions.
- Survey to consult a wider stakeholder group to rank the list of nutrition research questions.
- Report writing on available nutrition evidence, evidence gaps, priority research questions, recommendations, and next steps. To include a wider review and incorporation of feedback.
- Dissemination of report through the National Nutrition Cluster and Rakhine State Nutrition Cluster.
Target audience: The Nutrition Cluster and nutrition sector at large in Myanmar including key stakeholders, such as implementing partners and donors (including LIFT and Access to Health).
Geographic Scope
The analysis will focus on Myanmar, with a more in-depth focus on Rakhine State. Relevant evidence from other states such as the World Fish research project in the Delta will also be included.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree in nutrition or public health or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrable experience working in the international nutrition sector, including experience working in developing countries (to provide understanding of field realities)
- Knowledge of the international nutrition sector across a broad range of topics (management of wasting in particular)
- Proven experience conducting and analysing research in the nutrition sector
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
- Practical experience in conducting evaluations or research on area under evaluation
- Familiarity with the Myanmar context
- Excellent English report writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, takes initiative and drives progress
For more information, visit https://www.harpfacility.com/resources/call-proposals-consolidating-and-prioritising-nutr/