Food Security Field Analyst (SC-9)
Job Description
Organizational Setting
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of FAO Somalia Representative, the direction of the Chief Technical Advisor of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FAO/FSNAU), and the direct supervision of the Food Security Technical Manager.
Technical Focus
The Incumbent will lead food security assessment, monitoring, analysis, and report preparation in assigned region.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Maintain responsibility for analysis and reporting on the food security, livelihoods, market, and civil security situation in assigned regions.
• Contribute to the preparation of FSNAU’s seasonal food security and livelihoods assessment and monitoring plans and ensure their implementation in assigned Regions.
• Lead and coordinate foods security and livelihood assessment and monitoring activities in assigned regions.
• Supervise FSNAU market enumerators in assigned regions to ensure quality control and timely submission of data.
• Provide support to seasonal foods security assessment, livelihoods baseline assessments and training activities that take place in assigned Regions.
• Provide food security related training and technical support to government line ministries and their staff.
• Monitor and supervise the work of Market Enumerators to ensure quality and timely submission of market data.
• Prepare and submit monthly food security reports covering assigned regions.
• Represent FSNAU in UN, government and NGO interagency coordination meetings and working groups in assigned regions.
• Contribute to the analysis and write up of foods security related FSNAU publications.
• Undertake other tasks related to FSNAU as required.
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
• University Degree in agriculture, rural development, social sciences, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in livelihoods, food security assessment, analysis, monitoring and reporting in Somalia.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Somali.
• Nationals of Somalia.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
How to apply
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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