Deadline: 5 October 2015
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Food Security Analyst (International Consultant) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
FAO promotes good practice in addressing governance challenges across its Strategic Objectives by strengthening its contribution to global governance, identifying mission-critical governance issues at national, regional and multilateral levels, strengthening staff capacity to support improved governance and monitoring and evaluating its interventions assessing its experiences for lessons learnt with a view to build our governance-support capacities.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Food Security Analyst will perform the following functions-
- Lead the Food Security Team in the monitoring and assessment of food security across Somalia and in the preparation and dissemination of timely and quality food security related early warning and analysis to users;
- Assists the Chief Technical Advisor in developing strategic directions for FSNAU including conceptual frameworks, methods and communication strategies. Work closely with other FSNAU Technical Managers( Nutrition, Research and Capacity and Data Systems) ensuring a coherent and integrated approach to all analysis conducted by FSNAU;
- Contribute to food security policy and strategy formulation for Somalia and play an active role in the Somalia Food Security Cluster;
- Support appropriate partnerships for better utilization of information generated by FSNAU and capacity development of national partners;
- Support the use of FSNAU food security analysis to inform appropriate response strategies by users;
- Perform other related duties and activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced university degree in Agricultural Economics or in a related field;
- Seven years of relevant work experience in food security analysis, including in Africa;
- Working knowledge of English Competencies;
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Technical/Functional Skills;
- Demonstrated ability in implementation of analytical methodologies and technical such as IPC, HEA,SLA, Macro-economic analysis, GIS and remote sensing;
- Extent of knowledge of food security analysis using statistical techniques (e.g. SPSS) and qualitative skills (e.g. HEA methods and related participatory techniques);
- Experience in working – under strict deadlines;
- Managerial experience especially in supervising teams of professionals from different background;
- Quality communication, writing and presentation skills in English;
- Extent of experience in Africa countries under protracted crisis, particularly Somalia Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit FAO.
