Vacancy: Research Assistant (FAO - FSNAU)

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The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit - Somalia (FSNAU) seeks to provide evidence-based analysis of Somali food, nutrition and livelihood security to enable both short-term emergency responses and long-term strategic planning to promote food and livelihood security for Somali people.

Closing date: 30 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya

The EC funded and FAO Managed Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU) seeks to hire a consultant with the core responsibilities of Research Assistant. The consultant will report directly to the FSNAU Technical Manager, and indirectly to the Chief Technical Advisor of the FSNAU; with overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and FAO TCEO. The consultant will also work in close consultation with the Lead Livelihoods Baseline Analyst and Assistant Livelihoods Baseline Analyst, as well as other Senior Analysts and the Data Systems Manager.

The consultant’s primary task is that of research assistant for FSNAU livelihood baseline and research initiatives, with special focus on the writing, editing, and preparation of reports for publication in the FSNAU Technical Series. The consultant will focus on the following areas and tasks:

Research tasks:
Assist the FSNAU resource teams in all tasks related to its research initiatives, particularly in the form of literature searches, processing/compiling data, data analysis, technical writing and report editing.
Lead in producing publication ready technical series reports, ensuring a high standard of technical writing, analysis and presentation of results.
Assist the Livelihoods Baseline Resource Team in the baseline data analysis and compilation of graphs/tables, writing, layout/design, and the production of updated baseline livelihood reports and technical manuals.
Assist the Baseline Resource Team to ensure the timely delivery of publications on updated livelihood baselines and technical manuals, including:
Assist the Agriculture and Livestock Resource Team in the technical writing, compilation of graphs/tables, layout/design, and production of their applied research Technical Series Reports
Lead two Writing Workshops designed to improve the writing skills of the FSNAU Resource Teams
Collect, document, and maintain researched information in the FSNAU Digital Library, Resource Center, and Web Site
Develop presentation materials and reports as requested by the Chief Technical Advisor
Participate in internal and external events such as meetings, trainings, and necessary field trips that relate to the livelihood baseline and research initiative

Minimum qualifications:
Advanced university degree in related field
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
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
Sensitivity to the social and cultural environment of Somalia
Able to travel in Somalia

How to apply
To apply please send your CV, FAO Personal History Form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot) and letter of interest to: jobs@fsnau.org latest by June 30, 2009

Reference Code: RW_7SUGMM-73
Source: ReliefWeb