Food Technologist (Complementary Foods) – National Individual Consultant, 12 months, (50% in person – 50% remote), Child Nutrition and Development, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

UNICEF • Washington, DC

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

UNICEF Tanzania, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MoLF), and other key stakeholders, is working to strengthen food systems by supporting the development and scale-up of high-quality, nutritious complementary foods. This effort aligns with national nutrition priorities and global commitments to reduce child food poverty through sustainable and resilient food systems. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between policy and practice by strengthening local production capacity and improving the availability of appropriate “first foods” for children aged 6 to 23 months.
To this end, UNICEF is seeking to engage a national consultant to provide technical assistance in the development, reformulation, and scale-up of nutritious complementary foods for children aged 6–23 months. The consultant will work closely with local producers, government institutions, and partners to ensure that products are affordable, safe, nutritionally adequate, and compliant with national regulations and international standards. The consultancy will also provide ongoing, hands-on support to local producers to strengthen quality assurance systems and ensure consistency in product development and production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Food Science and Technology, Food Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in food technology, nutritious food product development, or related fields.
• Experience in fortified foods, and food product development, preferably using locally available ingredients.
• Demonstrated experience working with local food producers, SMEs, cooperatives, and private sector actors in Tanzania.
• Knowledge of IYCN, complementary feeding, and basic food formulation.
• Understanding of local food systems, processing methods, and food safety standards and policies.
• Ability to provide practical technical support and training to producers and stakeholders.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multisectoral environment.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required.
• Willingness to travel within Tanzania as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in the development, reformulation, and scale-up of nutritious complementary foods for children aged 6–23 months.
• Work closely with local producers, government institutions, and partners to ensure products are affordable, safe, nutritionally adequate, and compliant with national regulations and international standards.
• Provide ongoing, hands-on support to local producers to strengthen quality assurance systems and ensure consistency in product development and production.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level