The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of the Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Food Safety, Quality and Nutrition, a new position that will be located in our headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The appointee will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other Deputy Executive Directors in shaping WFP’s strategies to effectively respond to operational needs relating to food safety, technology and nutrition.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS • Global level leadership/understanding of key issues in food safety/quality standards and nutrition as applicable to food assistance • Excellent policy development, negotiation and communications skills • Deep knowledge of the field realities of humanitarian operations, food-assistance relief and development activities • First-hand experience of nutrition programming on the ground in field operations • In-depth understanding of food assistance policies and programming • Experience of working closely at senior levels with government officials particularly those in the food assistance arena, as well as with non-governmental organizations • Demonstrated capability of engaging with private sector and food industry partners and other private sector entities • Experience in mobilizing international support/resources including creating multi-sector partnerships • Experience in research collaborations with nutritional and other biological scientists
Please review the complete terms of reference and submit an application through the following link: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/11-0011766
Alternatively, please send your CV by email to wfprecruitment@wfp.org with the subject line: Application to ASG Food Safety, Quality and Nutrition
Deadline for applications: 31 August, 2011
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply. (REF: 11-0011766
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