Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/35/2015
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/35/2015
Issued on: 11 November 2015
Deadline for Application: 24 November 2015
Position Title: Nutrition Analyst
Contract Type: Service
Contract
Duty Station: Garowe,
Puntland
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 FAO Somalia Representative, CTA and the Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved:Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, CTA and the Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain responsibility for nutrition
situation analysis in Puntland and develop and maintain an up-to-date work
plan for the region, and coordinate its implementation.
- Coordinate data collection through nutritional
surveillance system (nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, health
facilities, sentinel sites surveillance)
- Analyze data generated through nutritional
surveillance system (assessments, sentinel sites surveillance) using an
appropriate computer software (E.g. Epi info and nutrisurvey)
- Manage the FSNAU human resource in the
relevant zone/region (staff performance reviews/evaluation)
- Provide technical and operational support and
guidance to zonal team.
- Ensure the implementation of administrative
guidelines by staff members in the zone (with particular attention to
those related to travel procedures and security).
- Identify capacity deficits among staff members
in the zone and recommend appropriate ways of addressing them implementing
where possible.
- Budget, manage and account for finances for
the various activities undertaken in the zone.
- Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are
submitted to Nairobi on a timely basis by field analysts
- Identify and strengthen partnerships
- Identify capacity deficits among partners in
Garowe- Punt land and take steps to ensure they are addressed
- Conduct training of technical focal points of
partner agencies in the designated zone
- Coordinate with partners at country, zonal and
regional levels during surveillance and dissemination of 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 various nutrition databases
are maintained and updated with relevant information from your zone as
necessary.
- Represent FSNAU nutrition in interagency and
nutrition cluster meetings in the absence or as directed by the Nutrition
Technical Manager and in line with key areas of interest and research.
- Contribute to 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 additional
input and advice where appropriate.
- In the absence of one of the Nutrition
Analysts and in consultation with the Nutrition Technical Manager, 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
- Contribute to developing, piloting,
implementation and utilization of standard technical guidelines for all
project activities
- For sudden onset shocks such as conflict and
floods co-ordinate all information flow from field staff to a central
point,
- Act as mentor for new field Nutrition Analysts
- Monitor communication with partners in
relation to assessment planning and analysis – linked to improved
coordination at Nairobi and field level.
- Support the development of structures to
improve contextual information availability, through increasing
coordination and liaison with other sectors such as water, food security,
livestock etc.
- Disseminate information through ad-hoc
reports, contributions to other reports (FSNAU, UNDP, OCHA etc) and
communications with interested parties
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health
or equivalent from a recognized university/institution
Work Experience
- Over 5 years of relevant experience in
nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia
- Advanced Data analysis skills and proficiency
in analytical software including SPSS, EPinfo, ENA
Technical Competencies
- Communicating to build understanding and
support
- Engaging in continuous learning
- Planning organizing and delivering quality
results
- Understanding FAO mandate and its global
context
- Working together in teams and partnerships
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. “Nutrition Analyst FAO 35 2015” in the subject heading.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Analyst FAO 35 2015” in the subject heading.
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/37/2015
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/37/2015
Issued on: 11 November 2015
Deadline for Application: 24 November 2015
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
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
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 FAO Somalia Representative, the FSNAU CTA and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager, the Urban & IDP Livelihood Analyst will provide programme support in the formulation, monitoring and reporting of the field programme at country office level.
General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved:Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, the FSNAU CTA and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager, the Urban & IDP Livelihood Analyst will provide programme support in the formulation, monitoring and reporting of the field programme at country office level.
In particular, he/s he will;
- 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 37 2015” in the subject heading.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Urban and IDP Livelihoods Analyst FAO 37 2015” in the subject heading.
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/38/2015
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/38/2015
Issued on: 11 November 2015
Deadline for Application: 24 November 2015
Position Title: Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Consultant
Grade Level: n/a
Contract Type: International Consultancy
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational Unit: FAO Somalia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Eligible Candidates: All
Anticipated start date: Immediately
General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved:Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, and under direct supervision of the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and in close coordination with members of the FSNAU Nutrition Team, the IYCN Consultant will lead and coordinate the implementation of a country-wide Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) study in Somalia and prepare the survey report.
Specifically, he/she will develop formative IYCN research protocol, lead and coordinate implementation of IYCN survey and analyze IYCN survey data and report on survey findings.
Specific Functions
General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved:Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, and under direct supervision of the FSNAU Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and in close coordination with members of the FSNAU Nutrition Team, the IYCN Consultant will lead and coordinate the implementation of a country-wide Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) study in Somalia and prepare the survey report.
Specifically, he/she will develop formative IYCN research protocol, lead and coordinate implementation of IYCN survey and analyze IYCN survey data and report on survey findings.
Specific Functions
- Review relevant literature and materials on
IYCN and develop preliminary survey protocol
- Coordinate with FSNAU nutrition team members,
UNICEF and Federal Ministry of Health in reviewing and finalizing the
survey protocol.
- Submit survey protocol to ethical review
committee and finalize based on feedback received.
- Travel to different regions to train and meet
with collaborators and research team for study implementation in
different field offices for FAO Somalia and orient and train regional
survey teams
- Test and modify study instruments
- Review transcripts and modify guidelines if
needed
- Initiate data collection, coordinate
supervision of data collection, conduct data cleaning and analyses and
develop IYCB recommendations based on key survey findings and resent
preliminary findings to key stakeholders.
- Write-up survey findings in a IYCB draft
survey report and share draft IYCN survey report with FSNAU, UNICEF and
Ministries of Health for review and validation of results.
- Finalize and submit to FSNAU the IYCN survey
final report based on feedback received from stakeholders and disseminate
the IYCN survey final report after clearance.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum requirements
Education:
Education:
- Master’s degree in nutrition/MPH/social sciences
or anthropology
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively
responsible work experience in research on nutrition and public health,
including the design and implementation of IYCN surveys
- Proven experience in leading qualitative
studies commended to be trustworthy and credible
Technical Competencies
- Demonstrated ability in the design and
implementation of IYCN surveys
- Extent of knowledge of nutrition data analysis
using statistical techniques (e.g. ENA, SPSS/STATA, etc) and qualitative
skills (e.g. focus group discussion and participatory assessment
techniques)
- Experience in working – under strict dead
lines
- Supervisory and coordination experience
especially in dealing with teams of professionals from different
background
- Quality communication, writing and
presentation skills in English
- Knowledge of current developments in the
fields of formative research, behavioural sciences and public nutrition.
- Proven ability to lead research teams
- Proven ability to conceptualize and plan.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas
and concepts in written and oral form.
- Work experience in sub-Saharan Africa
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. “IYCN Consultant FAO 38 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. “IYCN Consultant FAO 38 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.
Female applicants are encouraged to
apply.