The overall objective of the project, of which this contract will be a part, is to improve the nutritional status of the population of Yemen. This project is part of a wider approach pursued by the EU Delegation to enhance the resilience of national systems and local communities. Through support to the Ministry's governance sectors and its sub-national levels, the project aims to reinforce good governance at all institutional levels. The project will use capacity development tools in order to improve institutional competences in nutrition-related actions at systemic level The purposes of this contract are as follows: - To support adequate stewardship of the different governance layers of the MoPHP in the area of nutrition and health education (HE); - To strengthen technical capacities of a critical mass of public health staff; -To nurture the creation of an enabling environment for nutrition programs and nutrition investments through supporting legislation, information, education and communication, linkages with private sector and active participation in inter-ministerial activities; Qualifications : The team leader (TL) will be a senior expert, responsible for interfacing with MoPHP authorities and the EU, will have management responsibility for the entire project and will support the internal/external coordination issues described under 4.1.1. It is estimated that this task will require full time employment for 36 months, equal to 660 fee-days. Qualifications and skills - Nutrition degree or nutrition post graduate qualification or public health/nursing qualification (with significant nutrition experience). - Possibly, knowledge of (at least) spoken Arabic. - Ability to work under stress and diplomatic skills. General professional experience - Minimum of ten years of working experience in the health or nutrition sector. - Demonstrable experience in team management. - Excellent written and oral English language skills. - Preferably, a combination of experiences in different working environment (public administration, International Organizations, Consultancies, NGOs...). - Preferably prior working experience in governmental institutions. Specific professional experience - Minimum of five years' experience in fragile countries/LDC28. - Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in advising and guiding public health or nutrition policies (international, central or local levels). Please note that the Nutrition component needs to be prominent (e.g. = half). - Prior working experience in Yemen or similar environment will be valued. If you want to apply to this position, please send your updated CV to mps@conseilsante.com