Nutrition Associate

Home Based - May require travel

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Nutrition
- FAPAK
Closing Date: Closed

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Organizational Setting

The position is based in FAO Project Office, Quetta, Pakistan. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan and under the direct supervision of the FAO Project Manager (CTA) in Balochistan and the Deputy Project Manager (DCOP), and in close collaboration with FAO Nutritionist and Gender Focal Person the Nutrition Coordinator / Nutrition Associate will conduct the following tasks and responsibilities\:

Technical Focus

Development and implementation of specific nutrition sensitive education and training activities and delivery of effective nutrition messages within the project framework.

Tasks and responsibilities

Assist in nutrition sensitive agriculture programming and increasing the understanding of households on food security, nutrition as well as related gender and livelihoods issues in the project areas as well in other areas in Balochistan.
Coordinate the AusABBA project activities on Integrated Home Stead Gardening (previously\: kitchen gardens) with regard to nutrition aspects through a mukltisectoral approach.
Be responsible for the development and implementation of specific nutrition sensitive education and training activities and delivery of effective nutrition messages within the project framework (Training of Trainers approach, contents wise as well as the organization of and coordination) for farmers in the project districts and beyond.
Liaise and coordinate AusABBA project activities with knowledge and training providers as well as other relevant nutrition programmes in Balochistan; especially the Balochistan Nutrition Program for Mothers and Children (BNPMC), the SUN Secretariat of P&D and other partners;
Assist in the development and use of specific dietary diversity and related indicators, for evaluating and following up the extent of improvement in food diversity and nutritional status on project targeted households;
Ensure representation of FAO (as focal person) within the Provincial SUN network and establish linkages with the government and other stakeholders;
Support the SUN Secretariat within the Department of P&D (Scaling Up Nutrition Network) and their activities as far as relevant for the AusABBA programme and the Balochistan Nutrition Program for Mothers and Children (BNPMC)
To prepare draft reports/documents and contribute to the quarterly and annual reports of FAO in Balochistan
Perform any other task assigned by the FAO in Balochistan project management and the SUN Secretariat & Provincial nutrition cell

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

· Advanced University degree in nutrition, agriculture, rural development, social science, or other relevant field

· Minimum work experience of 5 years in related field.

· Working knowledge of English.

· Ability to communicate in local languages Balochi and Pashtu.

· National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

· Results Focus

· Teamwork

· Communication

· Building Effective Relationships

· Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

· Demonstrated technical knowledge in nutrition or nutrition-sensitive agriculture and in strengthening (capacity development) of government and national agencies on nutritional aspects is essential.

· Experience in working at policy, organizational and field level;

· Experience in implementing nutrition or nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions and working in multi-disciplinary/cross-sectoral teams;

· Experience with liaison with other organizations, including UN agencies, as well as coordination with partners and households (communities and households in the field).

· Excellent communication, organizational skills and ability to work in a team as well as “seniority and leadership” in order to build partnerships between various partners.

· Practical and hands on attitude and approach

· Computer skills, including word processing, spread sheet and other software packages/ systems is required.

· Ability and willingness to travel extensively to, and stay in, remote areas.

Selection Criteria

Experience and good understanding of working in the security environment in Balochistan.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

· All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

· FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).

· Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org

· Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

· 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.

· For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/