Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/12/2015
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/12/2015
Issued on: 29 April 2015
Deadline for Application: 12 May 2015
Position Title: Nutrition Intern
Position Title: Nutrition Intern
Grade Level: N/A
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan 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, CTA and the
Nutrition Technical, the Nutrition Intern will focus on the following areas and
tasks:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
·
Under the supervision of the zonal
Nutrition focal point, assist in the planning and preparation of nutrition
surveys.
·
In close collaboration with Nutrition
focal point for respective zones and with support from the Nutrition Analyst in
charge of the zone and Nutrition Data Analyst assist in ensuring the Health
Information System data and feeding facility data at the MoH Nutrition section
is received, updated and run basic analysis of this information.
·
Assist in cleaning and entry of
nutrition assessments data, under the supervision of the relevant Nutrition
focal point/ Analysts.
·
Attend Nutrition cluster meetings in
the duty area and other relevant food security, nutrition and health related
meetings.
·
Under the supervision of the zonal
Nutrition focal point, assist in the planning and preparation of nutrition
surveys.
·
In detail read the nutrition
technical reports, updates and other relevant documents published and ensure
consistency in reporting of rates, confidence intervals, tables and information
in text.
·
In close collaboration with Nutrition
focal point assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the
nutrition updates/technical series.
·
Perform other tasks as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Education:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition,
Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university/institution
Technical Competencies
·
Strong writing ability and critical
thinking.
·
High degree of self-motivation and
initiative.
·
Willingness to learn and apply new
analytical approaches
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:
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.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit
Interested applicants are required to submit
(1) a covering letter,
(2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and
(3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from
FAO iRecruitment.
To create the PPF, please follow the
instructions available at:http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
In order for your application to be
properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are
completed.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Intern FAO 12 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Intern FAO 12 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/09/2015
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/09/2015
Issued on: 29 April 2015
Deadline for Application: 12 May 2015
Position Title: Urban and IDP Livelihoods Analyst
Position Title: Urban and IDP Livelihoods Analyst
Grade Level: SC10
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Mogadishu Somalia
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of
extension
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 of the Project
Manager/ CTA and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager
to provide programme support in the formulation, monitoring and reporting of
the field programme at country office level.
In particular to:
·
Deliver on FSNAU’s Urban and
Internally Displaced People (IDP) analysis, including improvements in urban and
IDP survey methods and tools and analysis of shocks on the urban and IDP
populations and thematic applied research.
·
Contribute to institutional capacity
development activities through a provision of trainings, supporting and giving
guidance in analysis to members of government and civil society targeted for
capacity development
·
Analyse civil insecurity situation in
Somalia based on secondary and primary data collected by FSNAU and contribute
to improved methods and tools for analysing/ collecting civil insecurity
information
·
Update urban, IDP and civil
insecurity sector analysis framework, including methods, tools, sampling
approach and analysis plan used
·
Provide technical supervision of the
FSNAU field analysts to deliver on planned urban and IDP assessments and
analysis
·
In close collaboration with the
baseline team, ensure protracted IDP specific indicators and analyses are
included as appropriate in the urban baseline analysis.
·
Analyse and prepare written reports
on the Somalia urban, IDP and civil insecurity analysis contributing to FSNAU
food security publications as required.
·
Plan and organise urban and IDP
assessments, including seasonal assessments and any other required ad-hoc
assessments, in close consultation with the Food Security Technical Manager,
Deputy Food Security Technical Manager and Nutrition analysts
·
As part of FSNAU’s core analytical
activities conduct field work in urban and IDP analysis in all parts of
Somalia.
·
Participate in technical meetings,
workshops and discussions, representing FSNAU as an Urban and IDP Analyst and
deliver presentations as required to ensure effective contributions using FSNAU
analysis and data.
·
Any other duties as requested by the
Food Security Technical Manager or CTA.
·
Perform other related duties as
required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Education:
·
Master’s degree in Food security/
Nutrition, Demography, Statistics or Political Science.
Work Experience:
·
Minimum relevant work experience of 7
years in food security and livelihood issues, preferably working in Somalia.
Technical Competencies
·
Strong management and supervision
skills as well as strong critical thinking and writing abilities.
·
Willingness to learn and apply new
analytical approaches
·
Sensitivity to the social and
cultural environment of Somali.
·
Accessibility and ability to travel
widely throughout Somalia
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.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit
Interested applicants are required to submit
(1) a covering letter,
(2) detailed Curriculum Vitae
and
(3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from
FAO iRecruitment.
To create the PPF, please follow the
instructions available at:http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
In order for your application to be
properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are
completed.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Urban and IDP Livelihoods Analyst FAO 09 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Urban and IDP Livelihoods Analyst FAO 09 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/10/2015
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/10/2015
Issued on: 29 April 2015
Deadline For Application: 12 May 2015
Position Title: Database & Applications Developer
Position Title: Database & Applications Developer
Grade Level: SC8
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of
extension
Eligible Candidates: Kenyan 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 Data Systems and
Information Manager, the Database and Applications Developer will provide
database application programming support as a member of the Data Systems and
Information Management Team of the FAO managed Food Security and Nutrition
Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU).
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Database and Application programming
·
Program application modules for the
FSNAU internal/external usage. These include server and client side
programming.
·
Develop various databases using open
source programming in a web-based environment, for integration in the FSNAU
database system.
·
Attend and conduct necessary meetings
to plan and program any modules (database, intranet, web site etc.).
·
Assist in the conceptual development
of database driven applications
·
Maintain the FSNAU applications
currently in existence and modify/amend whenever necessary.
Training and Documentation
·
Training users (admin and system)
using the various database and system applications
·
Documenting programming code and
system technical descriptions.
·
Perform other related duties as
required.
All components will be programmed
using Open Source software and database systems (MySQL, PHP, XML, JSP, Java,
ODBC).
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Minimum Requirements
Education:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Information
Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Work Experience
·
Minimum of 3 years work experience in
projects involving database programming and/or application development,
database administration, etc.
·
Previous work experience in projects
involving database programming and/or application development, database
administration, etc.
·
Previous experience programming in
Open Source languages and Open Source Operating Systems (MySQL, PHP, Java,
HTML, XML, etc)
Technical Competencies
·
At least 3 years’ experience
programming experience in Open Source languages and Open Source Operating
Systems (MySQL, PHP, Java, HTML, XML, etc).
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.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit
Interested applicants are required to submit
(1) a covering letter,
(2) detailed Curriculum Vitae
and
(3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from
FAO iRecruitment.
To create the PPF, please follow the
instructions available at:http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
In order for your application to be
properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are
completed.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Database & Applications Developer FAO 10 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Database & Applications Developer FAO 10 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/11/2015
Vacancy Announcement No:FAO/11/2015
Issued on: 29 April 2015
Deadline for Application: 12 May 2015
Position Title: Nutrition Field Analyst
Position Title: Nutrition Field Analyst
Grade Level: SC8
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Burao, Somalia
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
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 , CTA and the
Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition
Analyst, the Nutrition field Analyst will focus on the following
areas and tasks:
·
Facilitate and Conduct Nutrition
surveys as per SMART Methodology
·
Conduct routine nutritional
surveillance activities (HIS, sentinel sites surveillance or rapid assessments)
in pre-determined regions,
·
Responsible for data entry, analysis
and consolidate the analysis for the specific region and report to the
Nutrition Analyst
·
Represent FSNAU in meetings with
partners at the field, informing the local administration, where appropriate,
of FSNAU nutrition activities.
·
Highlight areas of concern in their
areas of responsibility alerting the Nairobi based supervisor when additional
resources are required.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
·
Provision a monthly reliable and
appropriate up to date nutrition analysis of the predetermined region by the
25th of each month. This information should come from primary sources as well
as triangulated with secondary sources: primary data (most recent nutrition
assessments; sentinel site nutrition data; recent rapid assessments; selective
feeding centre data); secondary sources of data (HIS data from health centre
post, hospitals and other health related data from MoH and NGO where
appropriate; Food Security and nutrition information from FSNAU and partners on
the ground; NGO/ CBO reports)
·
As per the work plan of nutrition
assessments and in collaboration with other members of the Nutrition Team,
partners and FSNAU enumerators, plan and undertake nutrition assessments.
·
Conduct sentinel site surveillance
activities in the pre-selected sites in line with high standards of data
collection.
·
Ensure the data is reliable and
accurate and ensure quality control when entering data into EpiInfo and conduct
preliminary analysis.
·
Feedback the data as necessary to the
community in the relevant sites
·
Collect and enter monthly nutrition
information from the HIS and send to Nairobi
·
Provide quarterly feedback to all
health facilities participating in the Nutrition Surveillance System on the
data provided.
·
Support health facilities in the
analysis, interpretation and use of nutrition information.
·
Ensure timely and appropriate
dissemination of information and support understanding, analysis and use of the
information among key partner.
·
Support the establishment and
maintenance of systems for transmission of data within the area of
responsibility and to Nairobi.
·
As per the work plan and in
collaboration with members of the Nutrition Working Group identify and provide
training and supportive supervision to health workers and project managers in
partner organisations in nutrition assessment methodology and analysis as
requested.
·
In collaboration with the Nutrition
Field Analysts assess training needs and undertake nutrition related training
of FSNAU Enumerators, Food Security Field Analysts and partners.
·
Undertake training of survey teams
where necessary; participate in data collection and analysis and support
interpretation and presentation of survey results.
·
Disseminate the Nutrition Update and
other relevant publications to relevant partners in areas of operation
requesting feedback on the content and use. Ensure that this feedback is sent
to the Nairobi based supervisor
·
Liaise with and update relevant
partners and actors on FSNAU plans for activities in the region for the coming
month.
·
Provide input to the ‘Nutrition
Update’ and contribute to the food security input of the ‘Food Security Monthly
Report’ as defined by supervisor.
·
Ensure weekly contact with the NBI
based supervisor to keep them update of changes in the activities work plan
where appropriate or changes in the nutrition situation
·
Attend regional technical meetings in
consultation with regional and Nairobi based supervisor.
·
Represent the Nutrition Surveillance
Project at other humanitarian focus meetings.
·
Liaise with the FSNAU Food Security
Focal Point in the area in situation analysis, preparation of reports and
planning of significant activities.
·
Ensure the local administration is
involved and aware of FSNAU nutrition project activities.
·
Undertake any other duties related to
the objectives of the project as described on the first page.
·
In the event of exceptional
circumstances such as recent displacement or flooding requiring a rapid
assessment the Nutrition Analyst will prepare an additional report outlining
the key findings and analysis as necessary.
·
Participation in nutrition
assessments in respective area of coverage in addition to occasional support to
other regions where necessary
Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university / institution
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in Nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia
Technical Competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university / institution
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in Nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia
Technical Competencies
·
Excellent data analysis skills and
proficiency in analytical software including SPSS, Epinfo, ENA
·
Excellent planning, organizing and
delivery of quality results
·
Excellent communication 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:
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.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a covering letter, (2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and (3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from FAO iRecruitment.
Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a covering letter, (2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and (3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from FAO iRecruitment.
To create the PPF, please follow the
instructions available at:http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
In order for your application to be
properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are
completed.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Field Analyst FAO 11 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Field Analyst FAO 11 2015” in the subject heading.
Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.