National Nutrition Specialist

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization 

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• Provide technical support to the implementation, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the pilots for nutrition-related issues;
• Design related data collection tools and assist in their implementation;
• Supervise the performance of the service provider and the technical quality of activities implement ted under the LoA for nutrition education, providing the necessary technical assistance when needed;
• Advocate with stakeholders on the necessity to carry out and roll out nutrition education interventions in order to positively influence nutritional outcomes, beyond the direct distribution of inputs;
• Provide technical assistance to project’s key ministries (e.g. Ministries of Labour and Social Development, Agriculture, Health, Education and Science, and Finance) for the development of policies, programs and legislations according to the project work plan, in relation with nutrition;
• Facilitate multi-sectoral coordination and policy dialogue around nutrition, including nutrition-sensitive social protection and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, including with other country offices and foreign Government counterparts in the context of the present inter-regional TCP;
• Provide technical support and content for the development of communication materials for mainstreaming, advocacy and visibility campaigns of the project in the area of nutrition;
• Prepare specifications/work plans for bidding documents and contracts for procurement of services and works at national level as required; ensure the quality of timely deliveries and the technical reports through the direct supervision and close collaboration with the contracted partners;
• Meet reporting requirements and contribute to monthly and six-monthly progress reports, and a final report outlining project results, recommendations and impact, and other technical reports/publications as required;
• Assist the National Project Coordinator in organizing different missions, with respect to both technical and operational aspects;
• Perform any other duties as required.

• University degree in nutrition, agriculture or other relevant fields;
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in program assessments, policy development & analysis, project management, monitoring & evaluation, advisory services, technical assistance and/or capacity building, in the nutrition sector
• Working (written and oral) knowledge of Russian and Kyrgyz, knowledge of English is an advantage.

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

• Work experience with governmental and/or non-governmental institutions in Kyrgyzstan;
• Experience and expertise in the design, implementation and/or assessment of nutrition programmes;
• Knowledge of nutrition and food security issues and concepts;
• Strong knowledge of food security and nutrition developments in Kyrgyzstan, including the political, institutional and socio-economic contexts;
• Ability to guide work and liaise effectively with subcontractors and counterparts involved in the project;
• Strong command of the MS Office package and internet search;
• High sense of responsibility, resourcefulness, willingness to take initiative, excellent communication skills and team spirit are important assets.

 Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

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• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
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