Nutrition Intern
Background
The
Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU)[1]
consists of two major components. i) The
Food Security component which provides up to date quality food security
information and ii) The Nutrition
component which focuses on the generation of good quality timely and
appropriate nutrition information. In
addition the unit conducts applied research to explore and report on the
underlying causes to malnutrition and food insecurity in Somalia. Both food
security and nutrition information are analysed in the relevant context and provided to
decision-makers within the humanitarian community in Somalia for use in the
design of both short and longer term food security, nutrition and livelihood
related interventions. FSNAU places
strong emphasis on partnerships with local authorities and international and
local humanitarian organisations for the specific
development of capacity in Somalia and the region. This includes the provision of capacity
building in Nutrition Assessment in Emergencies to Masters Level Nutrition
Students in the region. As a component of this capacity building FSNAU
recognises the importance of practical hands on experience by Nutrition
students in humanitarian agencies therefore FSNAU is providing an opportunity
for one student at Graduate level in Nutrition for an internship at the unit in
Nairobi.
This
internship will be for a period of three months from (July 2013 to September 2013),
with the primary aim to use this period to impart technical knowledge on
nutrition surveillance through on the job training. The intern will report directly to the FSNAU
Nutrition Team Manager, and work in close consultation with the Nutrition Analysts.
The intern will focus on the following tasks:
Tasks:
1.
Assist in cleaning and entry of nutrition survey/assessments data,
under the supervision of the relevant Nutrition Analysts and in close
collaboration with the Data Entry Clerks.
2.
Participate in the Gu 2013 seasonal analysis and dissemination workshops
and meetings.
3.
Attend Somalia Nutrition cluster meetings and other relevant cluster
meetings in Nairobi.
4.
Under the supervision of the Nutrition analyst who is the focal point
on Capacity building, assist in the planning and preparation of nutrition
surveys and assessments at Nairobi level.
5.
In detail read the nutrition technical reports, updates and other
relevant documents published from Gu
season last year to date and ensure consistency in reporting of rates,
confidence intervals, tables and information in text.
6.
In close collaboration with Nutrition analysts assist in drafting,
editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.
7.
Working closely with the Nutrition Data Analyst and Nutrition analysts,
to ensure that data collected through the Health Information System, is
received as required and updated; also assist in running basic analysis of this
information.
8.
Assist in on-going FSNAU nutrition related research initiatives, particularly
in the form of literature searches, processing/compiling data, data analysis,
technical writing and report editing.
9.
Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings
and trainings.
10.
Perform other tasks as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
Candidates
MUST be post graduate
students pursuing a Master’s degree in NUTRITION
in Kenya or Somalia
- Must be postgraduate student at a local public
university
- Should be computer literate
- Previous work experience not mandatory
- Strong critical thinking and writing ability
- Strong English writing and editing skills
- High degree of self-motivation and initiative
- Willingness to learn and apply new analytical
approaches
- Strong skills in basic computer packages –
Knowledge in EPI Info, ENA or EPI6 an added advantage
- Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment of Somalia
Deliverables/Expected Outputs
- By the end of the internship, the student should
have gained considerable technical knowledge and understanding on
nutrition surveillance and situational analysis.
- All assignments given during the internship
period should be completed as required.
- The intern is expected to submit a detailed
report on their experiences and activities covered during the period.
Allowances and Remuneration
This
position does not have a salary; however the intern will be paid a small
stipend to cater for transport costs.
How to Apply:
Interested
candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title
and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum
Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/ documents/PH_form-Blank.docx
E-mail
is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to tom.oguta@fao.org The
subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific
Vacancy Announcement Number as indicated i.e. CONFIDENTIAL–Nutrition Intern –FSNAU/07/13.
If
making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the
same way and sent to the following address:
FSNAU
SECTOR
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia
Ngecha Road Complex
Corner
Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O.
Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Applications
may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to
+254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received
by 14th June 2013. Late
applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted for interview.
[1] The FSNAU was created in 1994 and managed by WFP until year 2000 when it was
placed under the UN FAO management
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