FAO Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. FAO Nigeria programme looking for “Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist”. Applicants with an advanced university degree may apply on or before 17 August 2021.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist Jobs 2021
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 07 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 17 August 2021 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2021
Reporting Lines: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes) (AFAOR-P) and in close collaboration with the Programme Leads along the Humanitarian and Development continuum, Nutrition experts at FAO Headquarters and Decentralised offices, the Consultant will be expected to support the implementation of FAO Nigeria Country Programme Framework.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the achievement of FAO Nigeria Country Programming Priorities through expansion and strengthening of nutrition programme portfolio and its effective implementation.
- Provide technical assistance to Federal and State-level governments, and FAO Implementing Partners, engaged in the delivery of nutrition and food systems outcomes. This can be through capacity development, knowledge – sharing, disseminating good practices through projects in the field.
- Review of relevant government, UN and Donor strategic and development plans/frameworks, and existing platforms with a view to identifying additional entry points for FAO Nigeria to enhance/strengthen partnerships.
- Facilitate policy dialogues, roundtables, commemoration of relevant international days and media events to create understanding and advocate for utilization of food – based dietary guidelines to enable consumption of healthy diets (type, quantity and safety as well as food waste, and the importance of agriculture and food value chains in that space.
- Support project leads in work-planning, implementation, reporting and project coordination with stakeholders, initiate actions to be taken with relevant partners, Agencies, institutional and stakeholders on issues related to projects management to enhance effective implementation of programmes;
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of Project Progress Reports and any other reports required by the Organization;
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in Agri-food systems, nutrition, food security, programme development, development economics or a related field
- At least 5 years relevant experience in programme development and management, fundraising, negotiations, public relations/advocacy, preferably in the areas of nutrition or food systems or food security.
- Working knowledge of English and at least one of the Nigerian main languages.
- National of Nigeria or resident in the country with a regular work permit.
Other Details
- Duration: 6 months, with possible extension
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO Nutrition and Food Systems Specialist Jobs 2021
To 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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| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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