Consultancy For Adaptation Of Put Lead To Bed Sbc And Promotion Of Who

Job OverviewConsultancy for Adaptation of Put Lead to Bed SBC and Promotion of WHO / UNICEF CEH e-learning (Lead module), Mexico City, Mexico, 8 months (Remote)Job no : Contract type : ConsultantDuty Station : Mexico CityLevel : ConsultancyLocation : MexicoCategories : Health, Nutrition, Social and Behavior Change, Health and NutritionLead Exposure ContextLead exposure in children poses a significant public health challenge in Mexico, affecting different regions and states in varying degrees.Mexico ranks second in Latin America and the Caribbean for Annual Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) attributed to lead exposure and third in the number of children with blood lead levels (BLL) greater than 10 micrograms per deciliter (µg / dL).The impact of lead exposure is substantial, causing an estimated 20,138 annual deaths and accounting for 393,634 annual DALYs in the country.The main sources of lead contamination in Mexico include glazed pottery, which accounts for around 9% of exposure, and 91% comes from other sources such as certain foods, urban dust, soil, and rivers, often contaminated through mining processes, improper disposal of lead-acid batteries, and recycling of electronic equipment.Recent data from ENSANUT indicate that 16.8% of children aged 1–4 years nationwide have blood lead levels = 5 µg / dL, with the highest prevalence in regions like the South Pacific, Central Mexico, Mexico City and the State of Mexico.Regions such as San Luis Potosí, Mexico City, Morelos and Chiapas are particularly impacted.Key DeliverablesInception ReportAdaptation Framework and Draft Scripts / Messages for SBC MaterialsValidated SBC materials, training package + e-learning promotion planNational Training of Trainers report & final content package, and policy briefWorking ConditionsThis consultancy is remote and involves regular meetings via Teams and phone calls as needed, along with three planned trips within Mexico.Technical and Financial Proposal RequirementsAll documents must be written by the consultant and submitted independently through the designated upload links in the application system.Only individual proposals will be accepted; corporate or business proposals will not be considered.Minimum RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biology, Sciences, Nutrition, Medicine, Anthropology, or related field.Work Experience: At least 5 years working in environmental health, public health or related fields.Experience: Participation or implementation of programmes and research projects addressing exposure to environmental contaminants (ideally lead).Demonstrated experience: Adapting SBC materials for low-literacy and culturally diverse populations.Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish is required; Proficient level of English (Ability to write and read in English) is required.DesirablesMaster degree or PhD in Public Health, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Anthropology, Biology, Communication for Development, or related field.Experience in design and delivery of training and ToT for health professionals and community workers.Experience promoting and integrating digital learning (e-learning) into health workforce capacity-building.Experience in scientific communication and dissemination, including drafting policy briefs, technical reports, and public-facing materials that support evidence-based decision-making and advocacy efforts.Inclusive Employment StatementUNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.Application DeadlineDeadline: 10 Dec (Central Standard Time (Mexico))#J-*****-Ljbffr