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Morocco has made notable progress in maternal and child nutrition over the past two decades. However, persistent structural challenges hamper the achievement of national goals as well as global nutrition targets. In this context, and in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF relating to Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (AMNJE), Morocco is committed to strengthening its normative, programmatic and operational system in this area, in alignment with the National Multisectoral Nutrition Strategy (SNMN) 2024–2030.
The main source of epidemiological data available remains the National Nutrition Survey (ENN 2019–2020). However, the regional representativeness of this survey remains limited and its results must be interpreted with caution. The main indicators of maternal and child nutrition are as follows:
• Stunted growth: 14.2% of children under 5 years old (20.8% in rural areas compared to 9.9% in urban areas), with marked regional disparities, particularly in the regions of Béni Mellal-Khénifra and Marrakech -Safi.
• Anemia: it affects 47.5% of children aged 6 to 59 months and 34.4% of women of childbearing age, constituting a major public health problem requiring an integrated approach combining supplementation, food fortification and improvement of nutritional practices.
• Vitamin D deficiency: a high prevalence is observed in the entire population, including infants, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as adults at risk, which justifies a review of the scope of national supplementation.
• Iodine deficiency: Despite the existence of the iodized salt program, coverage deficiencies persist in certain populations and geographic areas.
• Exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months: rates remain below national and international targets, with significant disparities depending on environment of residence, level of education and access to health services.
• Dietary diversification: it is often introduced inappropriately (too early or late), with low dietary diversity and the persistence of suboptimal practices, particularly in rural areas and in low-income households.
• Childhood overweight and obesity: emerging phenomenon, especially in urban areas, reflecting a nutritional transition which requires integrating the prevention of excesses into the AMNJE directives.
These findings, from the ENN 2019–2020 and supplemented by programmatic data from the National Nutrition Program (PNN), available sectoral studies as well as national scientific literature, highlight persistent structural inequalities depending on the environment of residence, socio-economic level and region. They call for an equitable approach, targeting the most vulnerable populations as a priority. To respond to these challenges, a coordinated intervention, both normative and operational, is essential. This must be structured around four complementary axes.
First, the national guidelines relating to AMNJE require a complete update, covering the entire nutritional continuum —from pregnancy to the age of 5 — in order to integrate the most recent international recommendations as well as the specificities Moroccan behavioral and socio-cultural.
Second, the national micronutrient supplementation schedule should be revised using a rational approach based on documented deficiencies, taking into account available integrated solutions (multiple micronutrient supplementation, micronutrient powders, dietary fortification).
Third, strengthening the skills of health providers and community relays, through differentiated training modules and a structured national capacity building plan, constitutes an essential lever to guarantee the quality and equity of implementation in local level.
Finally, the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BHI), whose coverage remains limited and the recertification process insufficiently systematized, requires sustainable institutionalization, aimed at both extending coverage and maintaining quality in establishments certified.
To be an advocate for every child you have:
Minimum requirements: (Qualification/Experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills)
Training: Master
- Human nutrition, public health, maternal and child health, educational engineering, or related field.
Professional experience:
- At least 5 years of proven experience in nutrition, public health or maternal and child health.
- International experience in the field of nutrition and/or public health or maternal and child health.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in developing or revising guidelines, technical guides or programmatic tools.
- Experience in data analysis, documentary review and writing of technical notes.
- Experience in designing and/or implementing capacity building activities (training, ToT, e-learning).
- Knowledge of WHO/UNICEF recommendations in AMNJE and the IHAB Initiative.
Language requirements:
- Mastery of French
Desirable:
- Fluency in Arabic is an asset.
- Availability for national travel according to mission needs.
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- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal TMC0002152 Financial proposal.docx
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