Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/33/2015
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/33/2015
Issued on: 29 October 2015
Position Title: Call Center Operators
2 positions
Grade Level: SC4
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Kenya
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 Representative and direct supervision of the Compliance Officer, the Call Centre Operator will contribute to efforts that monitor projects outputs against work plan and targets, including those of the Service Providers for the overall FAO Somalia Programmes.
The operator will:
General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved:Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative and direct supervision of the Compliance Officer, the Call Centre Operator will contribute to efforts that monitor projects outputs against work plan and targets, including those of the Service Providers for the overall FAO Somalia Programmes.
The operator will:
- Assist in collecting data and information on
the activities of each component of the FAO emergency and programme
components
- Assist in compiling the data for each
components of the emergency and programmes
- Organizes and conducts phone-based surveys for
the units utilizing a pre-existing format
- Follow FAO SO survey methodologies and
existing formats for data and metadata storage (databases, tools,
protocols)
- Be available to receive phone calls from key
informants and record data in standard template (green-line calls)
- Enter data received from key informants into
FAO SO databases
- Maintain a schedule of surveys and work
efficiently towards their completion
- Perform other related duties as required..
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Education:
- Completion of secondary school
education.
- Diploma level education will be an advantage.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience
working in communications or outreach position.
Technical Competencies
- Systematic and efficient approach to work
assignments.
- Ability to manipulate large data sets;
excellent attention to details; communicates with supervisors and
colleagues on a regular basis;
- Good judgment and analytical ability; candid
and trustworthy when issues are raised.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
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.
- Fluency and knowledge of Somali language is
essential for this position.
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. “Call Center Operators, FAO 33 2015” in the subject heading.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Call Center Operators, FAO 33 2015” in the subject heading.
Position Title: Nutrition Data Analyst
Grade Level: SC8
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Mogadishu,
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 FAO Somalia Representative, CTA and the Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition Analyst, the Nutrition Data Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:
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 Analyst, the Nutrition Data Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:
- Lead Analyst in conducting analysis and
identifying associations between nutrition indicators and other indicators
relating to public health, water and sanitation, care practices and food
security.
- Identification and completion of statistical
tests for more complex analysis of nutrition indicators focusing on the
contributing factors to malnutrition in Somalia the effect of livelihood,
season and ethic groups and the trends over time.
- Training and regular support to Nairobi and
Field based nutrition staff in the application and running of this
analysis after conducting a survey of needs of staff
- Maintenance of developed database of
historical nutrition data, ensuring the database and analysis is up to
date as new surveys are completed, in collaboration with nutrition team.
- In collaboration with the Data Analyst, link
the nutrition database with the integrated database to allow for
integrated analysis.
- Review baseline nutrition information by
livelihood for FSNAU for Somalia referring to the database of historical
nutrition data identifying typical trends of acute malnutrition by
livelihood over time.
- Collaborate with the Food Security Baseline
lead and Food Security Data Analyst to ensure an integrated analysis of
all the baseline data by livelihood in Somalia referring to the Somali
Integrated Spreadsheet.
- Focal point for HIS software working in close
collaboration with UNICEF
- Contribute to developing, piloting,
implementation and utilisation of the HIS software
- Enhance linkage of nutrition data within food
security analysis templates
- Identify opportunities for linking market and
nutrition data for better understanding of possible associations.
- Represent the FSNAU nutrition team in
interagency, information systems and statistics working groups for
Somalia.
- Contribute to production and dissemination of
nutrition quality control information through FSNAU’s publications
- Coordinate the development of documents on
nutrition information analysis processes in collaboration with the
Nutrition Team
- Participate in external training for partners
on nutrition assessment analysis in collaboration with the Nutrition Team.
- Contribute to the development and
implementation of specific research initiatives related to nutrition and
food security in Somalia.
- Identify key statistical associations
requiring further analysis and develop suitable proposals for such
studies – focus on development and analysis of feeding centre performance
indicators
- Preparation of presentations on the relevant
analysis as requested by the Nutrition Technical Manager
- Undertake other tasks related to the project
as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
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
- Expert knowledge and experience on computer
software and statistical applications such as EpiInfo, SPSS, Access.
- Demonstrated experience in the integration of
food security, public health and social care environment information in
nutrition analysis.
- Excellent writing and presentation 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.
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 Data Analyst FAO 34 2015” in the subject heading.
Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Data Analyst FAO 34 2015” in the subject heading.
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/36/2015
Issued on: 29 October 2015
Deadline For Application: 11
November 2015
Position Title: Nutrition Analyst
Grade Level: SC9
Contract Type: Service Contract
Duty Station: Hargeisa,
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 FAO Somalia Representative, 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 Representative, 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; Develop and maintain 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.
- Budget, manage and account for finances for
the various activities undertaken within the zone.
- Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are
submitted to the Nutrition Technical Manager in Nairobi on a timely basis
- Manage the field staff based in
Somaliland, review their performance /evaluation)
- 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).
- Identify and strengthen partnerships
- 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
- Act as mentor to all new field Nutrition
Analysts
- 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
etc) to interested parties
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health
or related degree from a recognized university
Work Experience:
- 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
- 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:
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 Hargeisa, FAO 36 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 Analyst Hargeisa, FAO 36 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.