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FAO Chief Technical Adviser, P-5

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit 


Chief Technical Adviser, P-5
 
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to fight hunger and achieve food security for all. The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU) is tasked to provide food security, nutrition and livelihood information and analysis within Somalia; to collect primary data, undertake household surveys and conduct assessments across different sectors.

To provide overall managerial, technical, operational and strategic guidance to the FSNAU; to carry out periodic in-depth studies on pertinent food security and nutrition topics, while ensuring excellent communication with partners, institutions and Somali government institutions, FAO is recruiting a highly motivated and qualified Chief Technical Adviser for a P-5 post based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Interested candidates must possess, amongst others, an advanced university degree in agriculture, socio - or agricultural economics, nutrition, or a related subject; ten years of experience in food security and/or nutrition monitoring and programming with particular emphasis on development and/or emergency issues, early warning and food security and nutrition information systems; proven experience of establishing and/or running food security and nutrition information systems; working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another working language of the Organization. 

TO APPLY: For full details and requirements, and how to apply for the above position, please view the specific announcement on our employment website at: 
http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en  
Applications should be submitted by 23 October 2012, quoting V.A. TCEO-843-12-PRJ to 
Mr Rodrigue Vinet, Emergency Operations Service (TCEO), FAO (fax +39 06 5705 4941; e-mail: VA-843-12-PRJ-TCEO@fao.org). 

Female candidates are encouraged to apply. FAO offers a competitive remuneration package in accordance with the United Nations common system of salaries, allowances and benefits.