FAO Senior Nutrition Analyst

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 take a lead role, including capacity building of the team, on sampling and nutrition surveillance methodologies issues. The Senior Nutrition Analyst will also take a lead role in refining the quality of data collection for the Nairobi team. The Senior Analyst will be the focal point for liaising and coordinating with the research team of FSNAU. Finally the Senior Nutrition Analyst will lead in the technical development of a pilot sentinel site surveillance system for Somaliland.

• 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.

Education:

• Advanced Degree in nutrition or related field.

• Confidence and clarity in oral and written communication skills.

• Advanced level of competence in computers and data analysis.

Work Experience:

• 3 years field experience in nutrition, preferably with international organizations.

• Evidence of broad understanding of the influences on nutrition.

• Experience in training, assessments and analysis.

• Experience in field nutrition project implementation/ management, preferably in emergency situations.

Languages:

• English & Somali

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/34/2013

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013. Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.