International Specialist on Nutrition and Food Systems
Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Nutrition
- Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
- REUX
- 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 The Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. REU also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. REU develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region. Reporting Lines The International Specialist on Nutrition and Food Systems will work under the overall supervision of the regional programme leader for Europe and Central Asia and direct supervision/technical guidance of the technical officers (Economist and Food Security Officer) in REU, in close cooperation with the FAO country offices and international/national consultants. Technical Focus Supporting countires in the development of evidence-informed food security and nutrition policies is in the core of FAO’s mandate. There is a growing evidence on the global level related to the fundamental impacts of different food system elements (food production, processing, food trade and marketing, as well as consumer demand) on nutrition. There is a growing demand to conduct regional and country level situation analysis and provide specific policy recommendations for the improvement of national food system strategy of selected countries. Nutrition transition poses a major challenge for the public sector in terms of its ability to anticipate and mitigate possible negative nutritional and health impacts. Considering the complexity of the underlying causes of malnutrition, these challenges need to be addressed in a multi-sectoral approach. However, malnutrition is still considered as a health sector issue in the region and there is a lack of nutritios-sensitive, supportive policies in sectors such as agriculture, food processing and distribution, food marketing and trade, environment and education, particularly in Central Asia and Caucasus. The FAO Regional Office would like to support the countries suffering from different types of malnutrition to strengthen their evidence-base for addressing nutrition related challenges from the food system perspective. The results will serve as a basis for multi-stakeholder engagement and dialogue. The International Specialist on Nutrition and Food Systems will carry out duties to support evidence-informed policy development and promote a comprehensive and systemic approach to bring coherence to the existing policy fragmentation with a special emphasis on the food, agriculture and health sectors, while also addressing livelihood and sustainability challenges. The incumbent will also contribute to the formulation of country-specific recommendations taking into consideration the diversity of food system, as well as the various endogenous and exogenous drivers. Tasks and responsibilities Applicants with experience in multiple technical areas as well as specialists in a very specific area are required to address the range of requests dealt with through the REU programme of work on food systems and nutrition. The planned activities require advanced skills and professional competencies in the following technical areas\:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
FAO Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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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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