Young Professional Officer (Nutrition And Food Systems)

Overview

The Young Professional Officer (Nutrition and Food Systems) position contributes to FAO's efforts in supporting the design, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-focused programmes, projects, and policy initiatives in West Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics.
• Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
• Provides technical support to various projects.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences.
• Assists in integrating nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems approaches into FAO programmes and projects.
• Contributes to the formulation of project concept notes and proposals.
• Supports the alignment of project documents with national nutrition priorities and global frameworks.
• Supports SFW and FAO Country Offices in reviewing project proposals and implementing interventions.
• Assists with technical backstopping missions and preparation of field visit materials.
• Supports the organization of regular meetings of Nutrition focal points.
• Assists in strengthening multisectoral collaboration among various sectors to promote integrated nutrition strategies.
• Supports the review and enhancement of national and subregional coordination mechanisms.
• Contributes to the development of national and subregional nutrition action plans.

Required Experience

• One year of relevant experience in nutrition-sensitive programming, food security, agricultural development or related fields, preferably in developing countries.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Nutrition or a related field, such as Food Science, Food Security, Agriculture, Food Technology, and Public Health, integrating nutrition into agriculture.

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