FAO Food Security Information Manager Assistant

Application Type :External Vacancy
Job ID/Title :FAO Food Security Information Manager Assistant
Brand :FAO
Application Deadline :30-Apr-13
Duty Station : Gaza
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Languages Required :Arabic, English,   
Duration of Initial Contract :  6 Months
    
 

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Background:

The food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FA) is looking for a candidate for the of "Food Security Information Manager Assistant".

Description of Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the FAO West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) Head of Office, the direct supervision of FAO Gaza Programme Officer, and the functional guidance of the International Food Security Expert, the Food Security Information Manager Assistant will carry out the following tasks:
Data collection and Analysis:
-Conduct regular field visits to collect farm gate prices;
-Regular scheduled contacts with suppliers to collect market information on agriculture inputs i.e. fertilisers, seeds, seedlings, feed and pesticides;
-Conduct regular visits to local markets to collect food prices;
-Carry out ad-hoc field visits to serve strategic and immediate food security information needs agreed upon by the Food Security Team;
-Assist in the creation of a database for regular monitoring and reporting of prices;
-Support Gaza programme on monitoring of key indicators for on-going projects as requested by Gaza Programme Officer.
Coordination of Food Security Information
-Contact and follow-up on NGOs active in the Food Security sector for information on planned and ongoing activities;
-Assist the sector in compiling community level information on Who is doing What and Where (3Ws);
-Verify the information provided by NGOs.

Key Performance Indicators
-Collecting data systematically with the highest quality assurance;
-Maintaining and updating on a continuous basis (fort-nightly or monthly) data collected into excel format under the Food Security Unit’s and Food Security sector coordinator’s guidance;
-Provision of regular reports as required by the Food Security Unit.

Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-Demonstrates commitment to FAO’s mission, vision and values;
-Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.


Functional Competencies:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings;
-Ability to listen to others, interpret messages from others and responds appropriately;
-Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having a two-way communication;
-Ability to prioritize activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required;
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
-Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments;
-Shows willingness to learn from others;
-Seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Qualifications :
-Education:
University degree in economics, agriculture economics, development studies, rural development, social sciences or other disciplines related to the job requirements;

-Experience:
Up to 2 years of relevant working experience preferable. Previous experience in data analysis and data management is an asset.

-Languages:
Arabic mother tongue and very good knowledge of English language.
-Other: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of SPSS is an asset.
Ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision and within tight deadlines.

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