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Organizational Setting
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by the FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government in developing policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in FAO's global mandate and strategic objectives.
More specifically, FAO's response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and responding to recurrent emergencies.
The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
Reporting Lines
The position is under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative and the Chief Technical Advisor of the FAO Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FAO/FSNAU) and the direct supervision of the FSNAU Acting Food Security Technical Manager, the Food Security Field Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
Technical Focus
The Food Security Field Analyst (FSNAU) of FAO conducts regular monitoring and seasonal and ad hoc assessments of the food security situation across Somalia. The Food Security Field Analyst also provides food security related capacity development support to government institutions.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Maintain responsibility for analysis and reporting on the food security, livelihoods, market and civil security situation in assigned regions;
• Contribute to the preparation of FSNAU's seasonal food security and livelihoods assessment and monitoring plans and ensure their implementation in assigned Regions;
• Lead and coordinate foods security and livelihood assessment and monitoring activities in assigned regions;
• Supervise FSNAU market enumerators in assigned regions to ensure quality control and timely submission of data;
• Provide support to seasonal foods security assessment, livelihoods baseline assessments and training activities that take place in assigned Regions;
• Provide food security related training and technical support to government line ministries and their staff;
• Monitor and supervise the work of Market Enumerators to ensure quality and timely submission of market data;
• Prepare and submit monthly food security reports covering assigned regions;
• Represent FSNAU in UN, government and NGO interagency coordination meetings and working groups in assigned regions;
• Contribute to the analysis and write up of foods security related FSNAU publications;
• Undertake other tasks related to FSNAU as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• BA/BSc degree in agriculture, rural development, social sciences, or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Somalia
• Working knowledge (level C) of English
• National of Somalia
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.