Senior Strategy Development Specialist (Vision and Strategy for FAO’s Work in Nutrition)
Multiple locations
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Multiple locations
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Nutrition
- NUTRITION AND FOOD SYSTEMS DIVISION, ESNECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, ES
- Closing Date: Closed
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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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Organizational Setting
• Prepare a synopsis of emerging nutrition challenges, with particular emphasis on areas pertaining to the mandate of FAO in food and agriculture, giving due attention to food systems and all forms of malnutrition.
• Conduct an analysis of contextual factors external to FAO likely to have a bearing on FAO’s nutrition work, giving due attention to regional specificities. This should include a high-level review and synopsis of the nutrition strategies of key partners, in particular the key members of UNSCN, as well as other key players in the food systems space.
• Based on the above, prepare a background document outlining emerging nutrition challenges and the findings of the contextual analysis, and strategic issues, proposing key pillars for FAO’s work in nutrition, as a basis for discussion with the FAO Steering Committee and Technical Task Teams.
• Participate in meetings of the Technical Task Team set up for the Strategy Review to discuss the background document and consider comments in the preparation of an annotated strategy.
• Building on the draft document, and the input by the Steering Committee, Technical Task team, prepare a detailed annotated outline for FAO’s revised Nutrition Strategy for presentation to Programme Committee and Council.
• Building on Governing Body feedback and guidance, finalize the nutrition strategy and contribute to the preparation of an implementation plan, which also includes human and financial resource requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related disciplines.
• At least 12 years (Category A) of experience in strategy development, food systems and nutrition-related policy and programming, and analytical work.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian. For PSA only one working language will be required.
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Extent and relevance of experience in strategy development for international organizations;
• Extent and relevance of experience in food and nutrition policy and programmes; analysis of nutrition-sensitive food systems; and nutrition- and diet-related monitoring and performance measurement
• Knowledge of international nutrition architecture (organizations, institutions and initiatives related to food security and nutrition)
• Demonstrated writing and reporting skills;
• Extent and relevance of experience in collaborative work and liaison with partners, including country government institutes, international organizations, research institutes, and academia;
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
• Extent and relevance related to nutrition and food systems
• Extent and relevance of work experience with international organizations specialized in food systems and nutrition or closely related fields as mentioned above (desirable).
• Proven communication, writing and reporting skills in English.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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