Somalia: Nutrition Analyst (SC9), Garowe- Somali Nationals ONLY

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, CTA and the Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

· Maintain responsibility for nutrition situation analysis in Puntland and develop and maintain an up-to-date work plan for the region, and coordinate its implementation.

· Coordinate data collection through nutritional surveillance system (nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, health facilities, sentinel sites surveillance)

· Analyze data generated through nutritional surveillance system (assessments, sentinel sites surveillance) using an appropriate computer software (E.g. Epi info and nutrisurvey)

· Manage the FSNAU human resource in the relevant zone/region (staff performance reviews/evaluation)

· Provide technical and operational support and guidance to zonal team.

· Ensure the implementation of administrative guidelines by staff members in the zone (with particular attention to those related to travel procedures and security).

· Identify capacity deficits among staff members in the zone and recommend appropriate ways of addressing them implementing where possible.

· Budget, manage and account for finances for the various activities undertaken in the zone.

· Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are submitted to Nairobi on a timely basis by field analysts

· Identify and strengthen partnerships

· Identify capacity deficits among partners in Garowe- Punt land and take steps to ensure they are addressed

· Conduct training of technical focal points of partner agencies in the designated zone

· Coordinate with partners at country, zonal and regional levels during surveillance and dissemination of information

· Support the team in the development and maintenance of professional relationships with key partners in Somaliland and Nairobi.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of specific research initiatives related to nutrition and food security in Somalia.

· Ensure that the various nutrition databases are maintained and updated with relevant information from your zone as necessary.

· Represent FSNAU nutrition in interagency and nutrition cluster meetings in the absence or as directed by the Nutrition Technical Manager and in line with key areas of interest and research.

· Contribute to production and dissemination of nutrition information through FSNAU’s routine bulletins.

· Contribute to the nutrition assessment reports produced by other team members providing constructive criticism additional input and advice where appropriate.

· In the absence of one of the Nutrition Analysts and in consultation with the Nutrition Technical Manager, provide support to cover the gaps and delegate the relevant responsibilities and activities to the remaining team members to ensure all areas of the project are being supported

· Contribute to developing, piloting, implementation and utilization of standard technical guidelines for all project activities

· For sudden onset shocks such as conflict and floods co-ordinate all information flow from field staff to a central point,

· Act as mentor for new field Nutrition Analysts

· Monitor communication with partners in relation to assessment planning and analysis – linked to improved coordination at Nairobi and field level.

· Support the development of structures to improve contextual information availability, through increasing coordination and liaison with other sectors such as water, food security, livestock etc.

· Disseminate information through ad-hoc reports, contributions to other reports (FSNAU, UNDP, OCHA etc) and communications with interested parties

· Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university/institution

Work Experience

· Over 5 years of relevant experience in nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia

· Advanced Data analysis skills and proficiency in analytical software including SPSS, EPinfo, ENA

Technical Competencies

· Communicating to build understanding and support

· Engaging in continuous learning

· Planning organizing and delivering quality results

· Understanding FAO mandate and its global context

· Working together in teams and partnerships

Languages:

Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English, French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.

IT Skills:

Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange) etc. Ability to use accounting software and other information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries, retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in appropriate format.

Office Management Skills:

Systematic, well-structured and efficient approach to work assignments. Analytical ability, accuracy and consistency. Exercise diligence and care in dealing with records and expenditures.

Interpersonal Communications and Teamwork Skills:

The incumbent must possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment. Tact and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural background.

Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a covering letter, (2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and (3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from FAO iRecruitment. To create the PPF, please follow the instructions available at: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/In order for your application to be properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are completed.

Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Analyst FAO 35 2015”in the subject heading.

Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.