Applications to be submitted on: www.inductusjobs.com/un (pdf format only)
Position: State Healthy Diets Consultant- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Employing Agency (Employer): Inductus Limited
Duration of the contract: Initial contract will be issued till 31-Dec-2026 and may be further extended, subject to project requirements, satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Remuneration: Gross compensation budgeted for the position is very attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history. Applicants to mention their current professional fee & expected professional fee on www.inductusjobs.com/un
No. of Vacancy: 1 Positions (One)
Duty Station: Hyderabad
Reporting Line: (1) Administrative Supervision- Inductus Limited
: (2) Technical supervision:
UN ORGANISATION: The Nutrition Specialist at UN ORGANISATION will supervise the Consultant. Incumbent will also coordinate with the stakeholders around the healthy Diets work.
Last Date for Application: 27th May 2026 (Mid-Night)
CONTENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
Background:
Adolescence, spanning from 10 to 19 years, is a critical phase of rapid growth and development, demanding heightened nutritional support. During this period, adolescents typically gain about 65% of their initial body weight or 40% of their final weight and experience a height increase of about 15% of their adult stature. This stage presents a crucial opportunity to address nutritional deficits from childhood and ensure healthy development. However, adolescent health and nutrition in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka reveal significant challenges. In Telangana, 40% of adolescent girls aged 15-19 are underweight, and 60% suffer from anaemia. Micronutrient deficiencies are prevalent, with 24% lacking Vitamin A, 28% deficient in Vitamin B12, 53% in Folate, and 26% in Zinc—some of the highest rates in the country. Furthermore, 8.5% of adolescents exhibit high blood sugar levels, 15.1% have elevated HbA1c levels, and 12.3% show high triglyceride levels, underscoring poor dietary habits and emerging metabolic health issues. Similar trends are seen in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In Andhra Pradesh, 38% of adolescent girls are underweight, and anaemia affects 58%. Deficiencies in Vitamin A (22%), Vitamin B12 (25%), Folate (49%), and Zinc (24%) are prevalent, alongside metabolic concerns: 7.9% of adolescents have high blood sugar, 14.5% show elevated HbA1c levels, and 11.8% have high triglyceride levels. Karnataka reflects comparable patterns, with 36% of adolescent girls underweight and 56% anemic. Micronutrient gaps include deficiencies in Vitamin A (21%), Vitamin B12 (27%), Folate (51%), and Zinc (23%). Additionally, 8.2% of adolescents have high blood sugar, 14.8% exhibit elevated HbA1c levels, and 11.5% show high triglyceride levels. These statistics underscore the dual burden of undernutrition and emerging non-communicable diseases, highlighting the urgent need for targeted, evidence-based interventions focusing on dietary diversification, micronutrient supplementation, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits across these states.
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