Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/36/2014
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/36/2014
Issued on: 15
December 2014
Position Title: Food Security Field Analyst
Grade Level: SC8
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Dobley,
Lower Juba
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Eligible Candidates: Somali
nationals onl
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser, and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager, the Food Security Field Analyst will provide programme support for monitoring and reporting of the food security situation at country office level.
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser, and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager, the Food Security Field Analyst will provide programme support for monitoring and reporting of the food security situation at country office level.
In particular s/he will
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Regularly monitor, analyze and report on the
food and livelihood security situation within the duty coverage area,
ensuring information, data and analysis is evidence-based, accurate and
credible.
- Undertake rapid assessments, baseline studies,
and seasonal assessments as directed by the Food Security Technical
Manager in collaboration with the nutrition and other food security
colleagues.
- Prepare and submit by the 26th day of each
month monthly food and livelihood security reports for the duty coverage
area following the prescribed monthly report format, content, coverage.
- Develop and submit a monthly work plan at the
start of each month for clearance from the Regional Supervisor detailing
the Field Analyst’s planned monthly activities, including assessment and
monitoring, travel and planned meetings/ workshops.. Notify regional
supervisors immediately if there is any change to the work plan.
- Undertake assessment and monitoring travel
within duty coverage area to collect data, conduct focus and key informant
interviews and assess the overall food security and livelihood situation
as directed by the Food Security Technical Manager.
- Supervise the data collection enumerators
located within the duty coverage area to collect monthly main market and
rural market data. Ensure data collected by enumerators is accurate,
reliable, and submitted in a timely manner. Review enumerator data collection
log book and undertake performance evaluations of enumerators.
- Analyze main market and rural market data
collected by enumerators within duty coverage area on a monthly basis and
include in the monthly food and livelihood security report. The analysis
should provide the context understanding of data collected in terms of
current, seasonal and long-term trends and links to food and livelihood
security analysis.
- Send monthly main market and rural market data
to Nairobi by the 26th of every month and the livelihood related market
data to Nairobi by the 2nd of every month in order to meet monthly
deliverable deadlines.
- Collaborate with the Field Nutritionist - to
ensure consistency of food security and nutrition information.
- Identify emerging issues related to food and
livelihood security, nutrition and vulnerability and make recommendations
for further investigation and analysis.
- Participate in local government and civil
society capacity development activities as requested/ required.
- Represent and serve as an outreach focal point
for FSNAU on technical food and livelihood security issues in duty
coverage area following FSNAU representation and outreach protocols.
- Communicate with the Food Security Technical
Manager and Chief Technical Adviser as needed and with all relevant staff.
- Ensure compliance with all security
regulations and recommendations.
- Any other duties as requested by the Food
Security Technical Manager or Chief Technical Adviser
Minimum Requirements
Education
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics,
Agribusiness/ Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine/ Animal Biology, Geography
or related field
Work Experience
- Three (3) years relevant work experience in
food security and/ or nutrition assessments/ analysis.
- Experience with different methods of
information collection and analysis.
- Strong critical thinking, writing ability and
data analysis skills.
- Good knowledge of Somalia and flexibility to
travel regularly within the duty coverage area.
- Ability to deliver outputs for which s/he has
responsibility to meet deadlines and meet quality standards.
- Ability to work successfully in a
multicultural environment.
Languages:
- Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO
official language used for communication within the country (English,
French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is
required.
IT Skills:
- Ability to effectively use standard office
software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange)
etc.
- Ability to use accounting software and other
information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries,
retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in
appropriate format.
Office Management Skills:
- Systematic, well structured and efficient
approach to work assignments.
- Analytical ability, accuracy and consistency.
- Exercise diligence and care in dealing with
records and expenditures.
Interpersonal Communications and
Teamwork Skills:
- The incumbent must possess a cooperative
spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international
environment.
- Tact and courtesy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with people of different national and cultural
background.
To Apply:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/36/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/36/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
E-mail is the preferred means of
receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org
Position Title: Nutrition Analyst
Grade Level: SC9
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Hargeisa
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Eligible Candidates: Somali nationals only
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Officer in Charge (O.I.C.), the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), and under direct supervision of the Nutrition Technical Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will provide programme support in the monitoring and reporting of the food security situation in Somalia.
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Officer in Charge (O.I.C.), the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), and under direct supervision of the Nutrition Technical Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will provide programme support in the monitoring and reporting of the food security situation in Somalia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead nutrition situation analysis in North
West region of Somalia ( Somaliland), by developing and maintaining an
up-to-date work plan for the NW region, and coordinate its implementation
- Coordinate data collection through the
nutritional surveillance system (nutrition surveys, rapid assessments,
health facilities, sentinel sites surveillance)
- Analyze data generated through the nutritional
surveillance system (assessments, sentinel sites surveillance) using the
appropriate computer software (E.g. Epi info and nutrisurvey)
- Provide technical and operational support and
guidance to the zonal team and Identify and strengthen partnerships.
- Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are
submitted to the Nutrition Technical Manager in Nairobi on a timely basis
- Identify capacity deficits among staff members
in the NW zone and recommend appropriate ways of addressing them
- Ensure compliance to FAO administrative
guidelines by staff members in the zone (with particular attention to
those related to travel procedures and security).
- Budget, manage and account for finances for
the various activities undertaken within the zone.
- Identify capacity deficits among partners in
Somaliland and take steps to build their capacity through (SMART training,
supervisor training, data analysis/reporting)
- Set up and conduct training for the technical
focal points of partner agencies in the designated zone
- Coordinate with partners at country, zonal and
regional levels during surveillance and dissemination of Nutrition
information
- Support the team in the development and
maintenance of professional relationships with key partners in Somaliland
and Nairobi.
- Contribute to the development and
implementation of specific research initiatives related to nutrition and
food security in Somalia.
- Ensure that the nutrition databases are
maintained and updated with relevant information from the relevant
zone
- Represent the FSNAU Nutrition team in
interagency and nutrition cluster meetings as directed by the Nutrition
Technical Manager and in line with key areas of FAO’s programme work and
research.
- Contribute to the production and dissemination
of nutrition information through FSNAU’s routine bulletins.
- Contribute to the nutrition assessment reports
produced by other team members providing constructive criticism and
additional input and advice where appropriate.
- Provide support to cover the gaps and delegate
the relevant responsibilities and activities to the remaining team members
to ensure all areas of the project are being supported in the absence of
key responsible staff and in consultation with the Nutrition Technical
Manager., Co-ordinate all information flow from field staff to a central
point during onset of sudden shocks such as conflict and floods
- Monitor communication with partners in
relation to assessment planning and analysis – linked to improved
coordination at Nairobi and field level.
- Disseminate information and communication
through ad-hoc reports, contributions to other reports (FSNAU, UNDP,
OCHA) to interested parties
- Act as mentor to all new field Nutrition
Analysts
- Manage the field staff based in Somaliland and
review their performance /evaluation
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics
Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
Work Experience
- Five (5) years relevant work experience in
nutrition analysis
- Proficiency in analytical software including
SPSS, EPinfo, ENA
- Previous experience working in Somalia will be
an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
Advanced data interpretation and analysis skills
Advanced data interpretation and analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills to build
understanding and support
- Flexibility to engage in in continuous
learning
- Excellent planning and organization skills in
order to deliver quality results
- Good understanding of FAO’s mandate and its
global context
- Ability to work cohesively in a team, good
networking and partnership skills.
Languages:
- Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO
official language used for communication within the country (English,
French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is
required.
IT Skills:
- Ability to effectively use standard office
software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange)
etc.
- Ability to use accounting software and other
information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries,
retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in
appropriate format.
Office Management Skills:
- Systematic, well structured and efficient
approach to work assignments.
- Analytical ability, accuracy and
consistency.
- Exercise diligence and care in dealing with
records and expenditures.
Interpersonal Communications and
Teamwork Skills:
- The incumbent must possess a cooperative
spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international
environment.
- Tact and courtesy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with people of different national and cultural
background.
To Apply:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/35/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/35/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
E-mail is the preferred means of
receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org
Position Title: Senior Nutrition Analyst
Grade Level: SC10
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months
Eligible Candidates: Somali
nationals only
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Nutrition Technical Manager, the Senior Nutrition Analyst will undertake nutritional analysis and supervision of Somalia based team in a designated zone or region and takes a lead role, including capacity building of the team, on sampling and nutrition surveillance methodologies issues.
General Description of Tasks and Objectives to be Achieved: Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Nutrition Technical Manager, the Senior Nutrition Analyst will undertake nutritional analysis and supervision of Somalia based team in a designated zone or region and takes a lead role, including capacity building of the team, on sampling and nutrition surveillance methodologies issues.
Specific Duties and
Responsibilities
- Lead in refining the quality of data
collection for the Nairobi team and will be the focal point for liaising
and coordinating with the research team of FSNAU.
- Lead in the technical development of a pilot
sentinel site surveillance system for Somalia.
- Maintain responsibility for analyzing and
reporting on the nutrition situation analysis in designated zones/regions
of Somalia.
- Develop, update and implement the work plan
for the designated zones/regions in collaboration with the nutrition team.
- Budget, manage and account for finances for
the various activities undertaken in the zone.
- Manage the FSNAU human resources in assigned
regions/zone (staff performance reviews/evaluation) to ensure monthly
deliverables, assisting in the logistical coordination of assessments and
conduct periodic performance evaluations as prescribed by management.
- Develop and update the sampling techniques
applied by the nutrition team in nutrition assessments with a specific
focus on second stage segmentation, and PPS for cluster and household
selection.
- Facilitate further piloting of the small
sample cluster surveys for appropriate use in assessments in Somalia, and
explore the possibilities for sentinel site surveillance in the north.
- Provide mentoring, capacity building and
training on nutrition surveillance, sampling and analysis to the Nairobi
nutrition analysts and field based nutrition staff.
- Act as focal point for the nutrition unit to
the baseline and applied research unit of FSNAU, identifying research
opportunities and promoting collaboration in line with the nutrition unit
work plan.
- Represent the FSNAU nutrition project in
interagency working groups and nutrition cluster meetings as necessary.
- Contribute to production and dissemination of
nutrition information through FSNAU’s publications.
- Contribute to developing, piloting, implementation
and utilization of standard technical guidelines for all project
activities.
- Undertake other tasks related to the project
as required.
- In the absence of the Nutrition Technical
Manager, undertake the relevant roles as assigned/delegated, including supervision
and budget control.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Education
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics
Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
Work Experience
- Seven (7) years field experience in nutrition,
preferably with international organizations.
- Experience in nutrition surveillance
activities in Somalia or other countries in transition or emergency.
- Understanding of food security and health
issues and evidence of broad understanding of the influences on nutrition.
- Experience in field nutrition project
implementation/management, preferably in emergency situations and
experience in training, assessments and analysis.
Technical Competencies
Advanced level of competence in data analysis
Advanced level of competence in data analysis
- Confidence and clarity in oral and written
communication skills to build understanding and support.
- Planning, organizing and delivering quality
results and interest to engage in continuous learning.
- Understanding FAO mandate and its global
context.
Languages:
- Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO
official language used for communication within the country (English,
French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is
required.
IT Skills:
- Ability to effectively use standard office
software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange)
etc.
- Ability to use accounting software and other
information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries,
retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in
appropriate format.
Office Management Skills:
- Systematic, well structured and efficient
approach to work assignments.
- Analytical ability, accuracy and
consistency.
- Exercise diligence and care in dealing with
records and expenditures.
Interpersonal Communications and
Teamwork Skills:
- The incumbent must possess a cooperative
spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international
environment.
- Tact and courtesy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with people of different national and cultural
background.
To Apply:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/34/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/34/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) availablehttp://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/.
E-mail is the preferred means of
receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be
considered.
We regret that due to the high number of applications, only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
We regret that due to the high number of applications, only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.