International Situational Analyst
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:
- FRSWA
- 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 food and nutrition situation in Eswatini has remained challenging and may continue to deteriorate, especially with regard to chronic malnutrition, if corrective actions are not taken now. According to MICS (2014), the prevalence of the chronic malnutrition is at 25.5 percent amongst the under five children. Malnutrition is a result of complex, cross-cutting social and economic issues which require coordinated efforts for effective interventions. Although many institutions and organizations are involved in nutrition activities in the country, there is little or no coordination among them. Therefore, there is need to have a strong coordination mechanism for guiding the development and implementation of food and nutrition interventions that will ensure a well-nourished, healthy and productive nation and minimize or eliminate all forms of malnutrition. In an effort to respond to the nutritional needs of the Swazi population, the government established the National Nutrition Council (NNC) through the Act of Parliament of 1945 which is mandated to promote and coordinate food and nutrition activities and to technically advise the government accordingly. The National Nutrition is expected to contribute to improved food and nutrition security in Eswatini through strengthened institutional structure as well as the development of the legal framework. This will be achieved specifically through conducting a situational analysis on NNC operations as well as development of strategic documents. To be able to undertake all these duties and deliver as expected by the various stakeholders that it convenes, National Nutrition Council needs a strong technical as well as strategic team to effectively spearhead all processes and coordinate all the stakeholders. In addition, National Nutrition Council will need to have an institutional home and strategic direction to deliver on its mandate. Through this TCPf support, the NNC will be able to mobilize adequate financial resources that complement the government’s contribution if it is to function effectively and have a decisive impact on improving nutrition across the life cycle. Therefore, this project will contribute to the strengthening of the National Nutrition Council to promote a comprehensive national response to the prevailing household food insecurity and malnutrition through coordinated multi-sectoral action. The overall impact will be improved coordination and implementation of nutrition interventions for improved health and nutrition status of the population. The government of Eswatini will also make informed decisions in the allocation of resources for food and nutrition security in the country. Reporting Lines The consultant shall be under overall supervision of the FAO Representative for Eswatini (FAOR), the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR and the technical supervision of FAO’s the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa (SFS)’s Nutrition Officer with FAO RAF and the Nutrition and Food Systems Division (ESN) and in close consultation with the National Project Coordinator (NPC). Technical Focus Operational and logistics implementation of programme activities. Tasks and responsibilities Conduct a systematic and effective situational analysis on the National Nutrition Council including its institutionalization, staff capacities (skills, systems, resources mobilization) and functional operations for the Council to fulfill its core functions. More specifically, the consultant will\:
First mission\: 5 days
Second mission\: 5days
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
Selection Criteria
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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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