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TITLE: Nutrition Data Analyst
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: FAO/116/2013
Issued on: 02th Oct 2013
Deadline for Application: 16th, Oct 2013
POSITION TITLE: Nutrition Data Analyst
GRADE LEVEL: SC-8
CONTRACT TYPE: National Personnel Project
DUTY STATION: Nairobi, Kenya with
anticipated transfer to Somalia
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: FAO-Somalia
DURATION: 3 Months, with
possible extension
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: SOMALI
NATIONALS ONLY
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Immediately
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO
Somalia and of the Project Manager/ CTA and the direct supervision of the
Nutrition Technical Manager, the
Nutrition Data Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:
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.
o 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.
o 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.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Expected Outputs: Required
Completion Date:
1. Advanced analysis of
caseloads, CSI, WASH, morbidity, vaccination, and gender outcomes, among others
2. Advanced analysis on
the trends of morbidity and malnutrition and the underlying causes affecting
food security
3. Updated nutrition
summary tables and metadata, and disseminated via emails, publications and
website to users
4. Implemented data
validation procedures and plausibility checks
5. Trained staff,
Somali institutions and other stakeholders in statistical packages and SMART
methodology 1. Reviewed quarterly though PEMS
2. Reviewed quarterly
though PEMS
3. Monthly and
seasonally
4. Seasonally
5. Reviewed quarterly
though PEMS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Education:
• Bachelors degree
level in Nutrition, public health or epidemiology or related discipline
(Masters degree an advantage)
Technical Competencies and
Experience Requirements
• 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
Work Experience:
• A minimum of three
years experience in emergency nutrition programmes with direct experience in
nutrition information systems including conducting nutrition assessments
according to international standards/ guidelines
• Experience in
complex analysis of nutrition data including identification of underlying
causes, trends analysis and impact of seasonality.
Languages:
• English & Somali
Selection Criteria
• Experience in
working in Somalia or equivalent insecure environments an advantage
• Preference will be
given to a Somali National
TO APPLY:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the
Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/116/2013 along with their
current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available
http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/. E-mail is the preferred
means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org. Applications must be
received by the deadline. Late applications
will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications
will be contacted.
