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Livelihoods Lead Analyst (SC-10) - Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Date Posted: May 09, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Muqdisho
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Full Time
  • Category:
    Food Security & Livelihoods
  • Positions:
  • Experience:
    6 Year
  • Gender:
    No Preference
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    May 23, 2024

Job Description

The key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop 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, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond 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

Under the overall supervision of FAO Somalia Representative, the direction of the Chief Technical Advisor of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FAO/FSNAU), and the direct supervision of the food security technical manager.


Technical Focus 

The Incumbent will take the lead and coordinate FSNAU’s core analytical work on baseline livelihoods assessment, analysis, and report preparation.


Tasks and responsibilities

•    Lead FSNAU's baseline livelihood analysis and activities, including rezoning and updating livelihood baselines, piloting of one urban baseline assessment, development of methods and tools for livelihood asset analysis, and baseline applied research.
•    Lead the implementation of planned baseline assessment and analytical activities.
•    Lead in the development and implementation of Baseline Livelihoods Integrated Analysis Spreadsheet (LIAS), outcome analysis and modelling the impact of shocks and hazards.
•    Lead in the preparation of livelihood baseline reports and profiles for all newly updated livelihood baselines and update all baseline livelihood profiles applying the framework of Livelihood Assets and Strategies.
•    Contribute to other FSNAU core analytical activities, including seasonal food security analysis and rapid emergency assessments, as needed, including IPC analysis.
•    Participate and contribute to FSNAU’s capacity development support to government and partners, including provision of training on assessment and analyses related to livelihoods, food security and IPC.
•    Contribute to FSNAU seasonal analysis reports and all other ad hoc reports, including field mission reports, assessment reports, and the FSNAU Technical Series reports.
•    Participate in food security and livelihoods related technical and coordination meetings and workshops.
•    Represent FSNAU in livelihoods assessment and analyses related technical discussions and meetings with partners. 
•    Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Experiences and Qualifications

  University Degree in rural development, sociology, or related field from a recognized university /institution
•    At least 6 years of relevant experience with 1st level degree or 4 years of working experience with master’s degree in livelihoods and food security assessment, analysis, monitoring and reporting in Somalia.
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English and Somali.
•    National of Somalia.


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills

•    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 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/  
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 
  •  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. 

 

How To Apply

 To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

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