Technical Advisor In Nutrition Policy at FAO

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Technical Advisor In Nutrition Policy

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Employer: FAO

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO's Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) is a subsidiary of FAO's Regional Office for Africa (RAF). It supports subregional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of subregional partnerships and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the subregion.

The Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) and Representation to the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is a technical hub, which supports eight countries (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda) in the Eastern Africa subregion. The Office also plays an important liaison role to the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as well as the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and to pertinent development partners based in Ethiopia and within the subregion. FAO SFE Team supports Member States, continental and regional institutions in the development and implementation of agreed strategies for addressing subregional and national food security, nutrition, agriculture and rural development priorities. The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Africa (RAF) to the African Union Commission and to EAC.

FAO SFE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the organization of the Africa Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU) in June 1995, and works very closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), to provide technical assistance to the nutrition, food security and food systems agenda of the AUC. To support the implementation of the agreed MoU, FAO SFE in collaboration with the AUC is recruiting an international consultant as a Technical Advisor Nutrition Policy to be seconded to the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS) of the African Union Commission (AUC), based as Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Technical Advisor-Nutrition Policy to be seconded to the African Union Commission is based at the AUC Heads Quarter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The technical advisor in Nutrition under the close supervision of the Head of Division of Health Systems Strengthening, Diseases and Nutrition, will closely work with the departments of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy Sustainable Environment (DARBE), Education, Science, Technology Innovation (ESTI), Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM), and African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA NEPAD).

Reporting Lines

The Technical Advisor Nutrition Policy reports to the FAO SFE Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa and the AUC Director for Health and Humanitarian Affairs directorate. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the AUC Head of the Division of Health Systems, Diseases and Nutrition, in close collaboration with the FAO SFE Nutrition Officer.

Technical Focus

Support the AUC nutrition agenda, including policy formulation, strategy development, advocacy, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of decisions made by AU policy bodies in the realms of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development. This work will be undertaken in close collaboration with other AUC departments, Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), United Nations (UN) agencies and other development partners from public, research, civil society and private sectors to foster harmonization in the implementation of nutrition policies and strategies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of AUC strategic documents and initiatives, especially the Africa Regional Nutrition Strategy 2016-2025.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Continental Nutrition Report.
• Provide strategic and technical expertise to AUC’s nutrition initiatives.
• Assist in developing concept papers, proposals, and advocacy briefs.
• Support in organizing high-level events for knowledge exchange.
• Engage in research and technical areas, including drafting technical documents.
• Promote visibility of AUC’s nutrition agenda in various meetings.
• Facilitate resource mobilization to expand partnerships with nutrition donors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, Economics, Agriculture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in developing countries.
• Working knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of academic qualifications.
• Experience in integrating nutrition into agricultural policies.
• Knowledge of nutrition policy and strategy initiatives.
• Analytical skills for preparing publications and reports.
• Ability to interact with high-level government officials.
• Experience with continental organizations and donor agencies.
• Resource mobilization for nutrition-related activities.
• Familiarity with FAO and partner institutions.
• Proven experience on nutrition policies in the Africa region.
• Track record in advising regional and international organizations.
• Strategic thinking with contributions to complex development planning.
• Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder dialogues.

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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• 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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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