FAO-Somalia Nutrition Data Analyst Job in Mogadishu

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/34/2015
 

Issued on: 29 October 2015   
 

Deadline for Application: 11 November 2015   

Position Title: Nutrition  Data Analyst

Grade Level: SC8   

Contract Type: Service Contract   
 

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia   
 

Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension   
 

Eligible Candidates: Somali nationals only

Anticipated start date: Immediately   

General description of tasks and objectives to be achieved: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Somalia Representative, CTA and the Nutrition Technical Manager and direct supervision of the Nutrition Analyst,  the Nutrition Data Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:

• Lead Analyst in conducting analysis and identifying associations between nutrition indicators and other indicators relating to public health, water and sanitation, care practices and food security.


• Identification and completion of statistical tests for more complex analysis of nutrition indicators focusing on the contributing factors to malnutrition in Somalia the effect of livelihood, season and ethic groups and the trends over time.


• Training and regular support to Nairobi and Field based nutrition staff in the application and running of this analysis after conducting a survey of needs of staff


• Maintenance of developed database of historical nutrition data, ensuring the database and analysis is up to date as new surveys are completed, in collaboration with nutrition team.


• In collaboration with the Data Analyst, link the nutrition database with the integrated database to allow for integrated analysis.


• Review baseline nutrition information by livelihood for FSNAU for Somalia referring to the database of historical nutrition data identifying typical trends of acute malnutrition by livelihood over time.


• Collaborate with the Food Security Baseline lead and Food Security Data Analyst to ensure an integrated analysis of all the baseline data by livelihood in Somalia referring to the Somali Integrated Spreadsheet.


• Focal point for HIS software working in close collaboration with UNICEF


• Contribute to developing, piloting, implementation and utilisation of the HIS software


• Enhance linkage of nutrition data within food security analysis templates


• Identify opportunities for linking market and nutrition data for better understanding of possible associations.


• Represent the FSNAU nutrition team in interagency, information systems and statistics working groups for Somalia.


• Contribute to production and dissemination of nutrition quality control  information through FSNAU’s publications


• Coordinate the development of documents on nutrition information analysis processes in collaboration with the Nutrition Team


• Participate in external training for partners on nutrition assessment analysis in collaboration with the Nutrition Team.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of specific research initiatives related to nutrition and food security in Somalia.


• Identify key statistical associations requiring further analysis and develop suitable proposals for  such studies – focus on development and analysis of feeding centre performance indicators


• Preparation of presentations on the relevant analysis as requested by the Nutrition Technical Manager


• Undertake other tasks related to the project as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent from a recognized university / institution

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in Nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia

Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge and experience on computer software and statistical applications such as EpiInfo, SPSS, Access.


• Demonstrated experience in the integration of food security, public health and social care environment information in nutrition analysis.


• Excellent writing and presentation skills

Languages:

• Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English, French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.

IT Skills:

• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange) etc. 


• Ability to use accounting software and other information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries, retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in appropriate format.

Office Management Skills:

• Systematic, well-structured and efficient approach to work assignments. 


• Analytical ability, accuracy and consistency. 


• Exercise diligence and care in dealing with records and expenditures.

Interpersonal Communications and Teamwork Skills:

• The incumbent must possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment. 


• Tact and courtesy. 


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural background.  

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to submit 

(1) a covering letter, 

(2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and 

(3) Personal Profile form (PPF) from FAO iRecruitment. 

In order for your application to be properly evaluated, please ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are completed.

Please send your application to HR-Somalia@fao.org quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. “Nutrition Data Analyst FAO 34 2015” in the subject heading. 

Applications received after the closing date and applications without all the specified/ required documents will not be given consideration. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.