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Wednesday 2 October 2013

NUTRITION DATA ANALYST (JOBS AND VACANCIES IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

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.