FAO recruits 01 Nutrition sensitive agriculture specialists
FAO
Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Description – NUTRITION SENSITIVE AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS (2 positions) (2103394)
Job Description: 2103394 NUTRITION SENSITIVE AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS (2 positions)
Closure Date: 03/Jan/2022, 11:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FRKENJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: Kenya-NairobiDuration: 5 MONTHSPost Number: N/A
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. Organizational SettingThe position is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya.
Reporting LinesThe Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Specialists will work under the overall guidance of the Assistant FAO Representative in charge of Programmes in FAO Kenya, and the direct supervision of the Nutritionist | Co – Lead Enabling Policy and Investment environment sub programme and in close collaboration with the agriculture and health ministries at county level.
Technical FocusThe nutrition specialists will contribute to the implementation of the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy, the National and County Nutrition Action Plans and the agri_nutrition implementation strategy. Specifically, they will support nutrition mainstreaming in FAO Kenya projects.
Tasks and responsibilities
Specifically, the specialists will undertake the following tasks:Nutrition Support to FAOKE EUTF – Enhancing self-reliance for refugees and host communities in Turkana, Kenya (UNJP/KEN/095/EC) including;
Supporting development of nutrition messages and Information, Education and Communication materials (IEC) using existing resources materials, to inform social behaviour change communication initiativesSupport towards refresher trainings on agri-nutrition targeted at community based facilitatorsTechnical backstopping on community level agri-nutrition trainings in Turkana CountySupport establishment of healthy facilities, schools and County HQ vegetable demo – plotsSupport activities under the Livestock Programming for Nutritional Improvements in Children Under 5 Years in Marsabit county including;Planning for Scientific ConferenceJoint monitoring activities in Marsabit CountyDocumentation of success storiesContribute to development of Concept notes and proposals for activities to be up scaledSupport nutrition activities under the Small-Scale Irrigation and Value Addition Project (SIVAP)Planning and facilitating County trainings on Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture and Food SystemsJoint monitoring activities with the Project Coordinating Unit of the SIVAPRepresent FAO in national coordination and technical mechanisms aimed at generating nutrition information including the Nutrition Information Technical Working Group (NITWG), Kenya Food Security Steering Group (KFSSG) amongst othersNutrition technical support towards national biannual food and nutrition security assessmentsSupport coordination activities with key line ministries and other stakeholders by actively representing FAO in key coordination forums at county level;Support monitoring and evaluation of nutrition sensitive agriculture initiatives at County levelSupport towards resource mobilizationPerform other related duties, as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements University degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Food Science or related courses.
3 years’ experience implementing nutrition sensitive agriculture projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, budgeting and organizing training workshopsNutritionist should be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dietetics Institute (KNDI)Working knowledge of English and KiswahiliNational of Kenya or resident in the country with a regular work permit. FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
TeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience in implementing projects with a trials for improved practices component will be an added advantageExtent and relevance of experience in supporting surveys and assessmentsFamiliarity with national and county level nutrition situation Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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