Recrutement de 01 Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems)

Recrutement de 01 Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems)
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 3 ans
Expire le: 12-01-2023

FAO
Maputo, Mozambique
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems) (2203345)

Job Description: 2203345

Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems)

Closure Date: 12/Jan/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Mozambique, FRMOZ
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: APO (Associate Professional Programme)
Grade Level: P-2
Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo
Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A

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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.

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.

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by a FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The post is located in Maputo, Mozambique.

Technical Focus
The Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems) will support the work of nutrition and food safety.

Reporting Lines
The Junior Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems) reports to the FAO Representative.

Key Results
Collection, analysis and review of information, data and statistics, and project/meeting services to support programme products, projects, publications, and services

Key Functions
• Collects, reviews/cross checks and/or analyses relevant agricultural, economic, trade, market, social, environmental, nutrition/food composition and/or gender related data, statistics and information to support delivery of programme projects, products, publications and services;
• Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical documents and/or publications;
• Participates in the development of improved tools and methodologies;
• Updates databases and web pages;
• Participates on multi-disciplinary project/work teams;
• Participates in the development of training materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.;
• Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions
• Supports the implementation and monitoring of field programmes on food security and nutrition.
• Provides support for data collection activities related to field programmes on food security and nutrition, including data processing, analysis and report writing.
• Assists in drafting training and education materials to integrate nutrition in farmer field school activities.
• Assists the Food security and nutrition specialist in organising training activities and nutrition open days in the field and participates in such activities.
• Provides support to ensure timely production and submission of reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Nutrition or a related field.
• Three years (maximum four) of relevant experience in the field of integrating nutrition into agricultural policies and programmes.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish).

Note: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is addressed exclusively to NATIONALS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THAT APPEAR ON THE LIST OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE DUTCH JPO PROGRAMME (EXCEPT FOR NATIONALS OF MOZAMBIQUE).

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

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
• Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analysing technical information and data
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in related fields such as policy and programme initiatives on food and nutrition security
• Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION
• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower grade
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct

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;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• 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).
• 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;
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• 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.


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