Digital marketing of ultra processed products regional consultant

Under the overall guidance of the Food Systems Specialist and the Regional Nutrition Specialist the consultant will develop comprehensive guidance for monitoring digital marketing of ultra-processed products targeted at children.

Key Activities:

• Review the methodologies and latest evidence used in global and regional studies on digital marketing of ultra processed products, to identify the best tools, frameworks and practices.
• Conduct an overview of current actions by UNICEF Country Offices in the LAC region related to digital marketing of ultra processed products. Prioritize countries in LAC region based on their specific needs and identify specific areas where COs require additional support or resources.
• Develop a structured, step-by-step guide for monitoring children’s exposure to digital marketing of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods, considering the existing tools, frameworks, UNICEF’s reports, and up to date evidence. This guide should incorporate best practices and be tailored to the specific needs and context of the LAC region.
• Coordinate and facilitate expert consultations to ensure the guidance aligns with international standards, incorporate best practices, and addresses regional challenges specific to the LAC context.•Develop a manuscript based on the updated report and policy brief of digital marketing of ultra processed products targeting children and adolescents based on the most relevant evidence and considering regional studies.
• Support the translation and publication process of the methodological guidelines, regional report and policy briefs.•Support dissemination of the guidance, report and policy brief to CO, and other key stakeholders.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• At least 7 years of experience in research, a good understanding of quantitative data analysis and qualitative analysis of nutrition and public health information.
• At least 5 years of specific experience in research linked to digital marketing of unhealthy foods directed to children in LAC region.
• At least 3 years of experience in accessible writing, including for advocacy purposes.
• Experience with nutrition evidence generation in the Latin American context
• Familiarity with the nutrition programming and policy context in LAC region is required
• Experience working with UN agencies is an asset.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/578144