FSIN Secretariat, Food Security and Nutrition Analyst

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JOB TITLE: FSIN Secretariat Food Security and Nutrition Analyst

TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE CST
UNIT/DIVISION: FSIN/ APPI
DUTY STATION (City Country):Rome Italy
DURATION: NTE 31st December 2025

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The Food Security Information Network (FSIN) is a multi-partner initiative co-sponsored by FAOIFPRI FEWSNET JRC IPC and WFP to exchange knowledge and best practices on food security andnutrition analyses. Its Secretariat is based in the Analysis Planning and Performance (APP)Division of WFP in Rome Italy.
The FSIN Secretariat uses a consultative and consensus-based approach to facilitate the productionof analytical food security publications and to support the strengthening of country and regionalcapacities for data collection analysis and decision-making.
The FSIN main activities consist of:
1) facilitating global and regional analytical products such as the Global Report on Food Crises(GRFC) and its by-products and updates with 16 partner organisations;
2) supporting activities related to data and information gaps; and
3) facilitating support to regional or national food security information systems.
The Food Security and Nutrition Officer will contribute to the work of the FSIN Secretariat andreport to the FSIN Technical Coordinator.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the FSIN Secretariat team and partners/co-authors of FSIN publications the incumbents responsibilities will include:
1. Contribute to the production of GRFC Suite of Products:
a. Evaluate food security assessment characteristics to ensure that GRFC technical requirements aremet (methodology analysis coverage report relevance analytical rigor and quality of reportcontent);
b. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on food crises and associated topics;
c. Analyse food security nutrition and displacement data for the reporting year to derive keymessages and evidence;
d. Support the technical review and quality assurance checks for FSIN analytical products to ensurecontent consistency and language are held to FSIN standards;
e. Lead the drafting of country regional and global analyses as required;
f. Support the elaboration and/or revision of technical guidance notes;
g. Contribute to the management of the FSIN database;
h. Support the production of country regional and global maps as required.

2. Coordination of Technical Working Groups including for the GRFC as requested to:
a. Lead the working level interactions prepare and facilitate weekly/ fortnightly meetings;
b. Support the identification and validation of data with key partners;
c. Facilitate consensus-based decision-making for the FSIN analytical products.

3. Strengthen relationships with FSIN partner organisations including joint product development
and technical support.
4. Support the development of dissemination material (eg Powerpoint presentations for various
audiences and fora; factsheets and expanded summaries for technical audiences).
5. Any other duties as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
Main deliverables will consist of significant contributions to the FSIN publications and events
such as:
1. The Global Report on Food Crisis 2026
2. Food security and nutrition data related analytical products as requested
3. Technical support provided to partners

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: A Masters degree in food security nutrition economics public health or relatedfield.
Experience: At least six years of professional experience (preferably in an international context)preferably in food security nutrition and or displacement analysis and assessment data analysisand research. Experience coordinating multi-partner working groups is essential. Experience in
contributing to multi-stakeholders technical publications would be an asset. Experience with GISwould be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Experience leading technical working groups and facilitating consensus-baseddecision-making;
Deep knowledge of food security and nutrition assessments methodologies and indicatorsincluding IPC WFP CARI HNO HTO IPC AMN MICS and SMART surveys;
Strong writing skills and ability to translate technical documents into easily understoodmaterial;
A proven track record of data analysis and data management;
Capacity to assume leadership over key work streams such as drafting and data analysis;
Proven ability to work independently and deliver work under tight deadlines
Strong coordination skills and experience managing partnerships; and
Ability to work in a small team and establish good working relationships with people fromdifferent cultural backgrounds.

Languages: Fluency (spoken and written) in English and competency in French or Spanish.

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