Helen Keller Intl, an international non-profit organization (INGO), works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combating the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition through public health approaches, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. Helen Keller Nepal's nutrition is the largest portfolio.

Consultant –Baseline Market Survey of Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF)

Location

Country Office, Nepal

Duration

Three months (deliverable-based)

Guided by the legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller Intl works with communities to break cycles of poverty by improving health, nutrition, and vision. With more than 35 years of experience in Nepal, Helen Keller supports efforts to ensure everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Although Nepal has achieved near-universal access to iodized salt, challenges remain in maintaining fortification quality, ensuring compliance with wheat flour fortification standards, and expanding fortification of edible oils. Strengthened market surveillance and laboratory verification are needed to assess the availability and quality of fortified foods reaching consumers.

To address these gaps, Helen Keller seeks a consultant to conduct a national baseline market survey of iodized salt, wheat flour, and edible oil. The survey will assess product compliance, market avail-ability, geographic equity of access, and laboratory capacity for micronutrient testing. Findings will inform the strengthening of food fortification monitoring systems and support future policy and program decisions in Nepal.

The consultant will lead the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of a national baseline market survey on mandatory LSFF in Nepal. The survey will generate critical evidence on the compliance, availability, distribution, and equity of fortified food products across the country, while also assessing the capacity of national laboratories to conduct micronutrient testing of fortified foods.

The consultant will conduct field implementation, laboratory coordination, data analysis, stakeholder consultations, and dissemination of findings. The results will establish a national baseline for monitoring compliance with mandatory salt iodization and wheat flour fortification standards, inform future edible oil fortification policies, and guide government and partner investments in strengthening food fortification systems in Nepal.

Stakeholder Engagement and Monitoring Scheme Design

Qualified consultants are invited to submit

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Application must be submitted with all supporting documents along with detailed CV, two-page technical and financial proposal. The deadline for applying is November 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM Nepal Time (NST) at [email protected]

In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller International fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.

Helen Keller International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

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