Conflict and humanitarian access analysis for integration in IPC Acute Food Insecurity (AFI) and IPC Acute Malnutrition (AMN) analyses, including risk monitoring.

Tasks and responsibilities

The IPC is looking to identify experts with knowledge in at least one of the areas of work identified below. Specific assignments would include detailed activities and deliverables under one or more of the broad areas of expertise which include the following:

•    Monitor conflict, humanitarian access and humanitarian response evolution in major food and nutrition crises to inform IPC analyses
•    Draft regular reports/updates for use in IPC analyses regarding the current and possible evolution of conflict and humanitarian access for use in IPC analyses
•    Co-facilitate or provide technical support in IPC acute food security and acute malnutrition analyses characterized by conflict or humanitarian access challenges
•    Participate in famine analysis, preparation, documentation and reporting

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Agriculture, Economics, Nutrition, Statistics, Economy, Social/Political Science, Agro-finance or a closely related field.
•Relevant experience in Integrated Food Security Phase Classification or food security and vulnerability analysis:
o    Level A (Senior Expert) – at least 10 years of relevant experience
o    Level B (Expert) – at least 5 years of relevant experience
o    Level C (Junior specialist) – at least 1 year of relevant experience
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

•    Knowledge of Portuguese would be considered an asset in specific locations.
•    Demonstrated experience in conflict and access analysis, understanding of humanitarian architecture, familiarity with the Humanitarian Programming Cycle.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in food security and nutrition analysis and programmes, notably regarding access or humanitarian assistance planning, or multi-sector analysis.
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in emergency operations or conflict settings is desirable.
•    Good facilitation and communication skills (oral and written), and demonstrated ability to tailor messages to different audiences, ranging from national level analysts to senior management of agencies.
•    Extent and relevance of experience with statistical (SPSS, STATA, R) and/or data visualization software. Knowledge of ArcGIS would be considered an asset.
•    Familiarity with the architecture of development and humanitarian assistance architecture at country, regional and global level. Previous experience with IPC Partner Organizations would be considered an asset.