Nutrition Field Analysts (SC9)

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 Nutrition Technical Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will have the following responsibilities:

Technical Focus

The Nutrition Filed Analysist (FSNAU) of FAO conducts regular monitoring and seasonal and ad hoc assessments of the food security situation across Somalia.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Facilitate and conduct nutrition surveys as per SMART Methodology;
• Facilitate and support training in SMART methodology;
• Train and supervise the activities of survey personnel (enumerators, supervisors and data entry clerks);
• Conduct routine nutritional surveillance activities (HIS, sentinel sites surveillance or rapid assessments) in assigned regions;
• Perform nutrition analysis on survey data for assigned regions;
• Represent FSNAU in nutrition related meetings with partners at the field, informing the local administration, where appropriate, of FSNAU's planned activities;
• Highlight areas of nutrition concern in periodic reports.
• Lead and coordinate the training and supervision of survey teams during nutrition assessments in assigned region;
• Contribute to capacity development of FSNAU and government staff by supporting and facilitating training on SMART methodology;
• Participate in nutrition related survey data collection and preliminary analysis;
• Ensure accuracy during data collection and data entry (quality control) of survey data and conduct preliminary analysis of nutrition data;
• Prepare and submit monthly nutrition update for assigned region;
• Ensure timely and appropriate dissemination of nutrition information and support understanding, analysis and use of the information among partners;
• As per the FSNAU work plan and in collaboration with partners, provide training to partners in nutrition assessment methodology and analysis as requested;
• Provide nutrition related input to FSNAU publications;
• Represent the FSNAU at local humanitarian and nutrition cluster coordination meetings;
• Liaise and coordinate with FSNAU staff in the assigned region for situation analysis, preparation of reports and planning of significant activities;
• Ensure that local administration is aware of FSNAU nutrition activities and involve them where appropriate;
• Undertake any other duties related to the objectives of the FSNAU project;
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• BSC/MSc Degree/ in nutrition, public health or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in nutrition assessment and analysis preferably in Somalia.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and knowledge of Somali Language.
• National of Somalia.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Communication skills to build understanding and support
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning
• Ability to plan, organize and deliver quality results
• Understanding FAO mandate and its global context
• Ability to work in teams and partnerships
• Data analysis and report writing skills
• Proficiency in analytical software including Epinfo, ENA and SPSS or Excel

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION