Organizational Unit: FRMLW

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Malawi-Kasungu

Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)

Post Number: N/A

 

 FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

 

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

 FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to respond to cries. FAO in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and with support of multiple development partners is implementing a wide range of activities to improve livelihoods of small-scale farmers as well as assisting a more inclusive and sustainable development in the country.  FAO Malawi is currently supporting the Government to strengthen community-based resilience in vulnerable rural areas, facilitate a more sustainable management of natural resources and supporting nutrition-sensitive agriculture.  Likewise, FAO provides and mobilizes technical assistance required by the country in areas related with agriculture production, agriculture economics and other areas relevant.

 The National District  Agriculturalist/Nutritionist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the  entire multi-sectoral activities at community level, providing training and support to District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC) members, Area Nutrition Coordinating Committees (ANCC), Village Nutrition Coordinating Committees (VNCCs),  Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (MoAIWD) District Officers and relevant Extension Workers on nutrition and agriculture issues, establishing meaningful linkages with relevant stakeholders at district and community level to foster Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture activities.

 

Identify catchment areas per district in which children under 5 years of age and other vulnerable household members (pregnant women and adolescent girsl) are at risk of malnutrition to prioritize their targeting under Afikepo;

Support the Afikepo District Manager in the identification and follow up of the Community Based Facilitators trained and engage them in the creation and support of Community-Based  Facilitation Groups (CBFGs) at Extension Planning Area (EPA) level;

Provide guidance and training on a monthly basis to Nutrition and Agriculture Extension Workers, particularly fostering exchange of knowledge and integration of  activities at EPA and village level;

Monitor the provision of training at CBFGs and CG levels, facilitating the establishment of demonstrative plots, organizing Nutrition/Agriculture field days, cooking demonstrations, community-based learning activities that motivate behaviour change at household level;

Cascade training materials adapted to the district for Extension Workers or communities in close collaboration with Afikepo, FAO, and UNICEF technical teams;

Coordinate efforts with District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC), ANCC, VNCC, Health, Agriculture and other relevant Government Counterparts at District Level to elaborate joint work plans and joint activities in the rural areas;

Work in collaboration with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other relevant partners in the district in order to foster positive synergies with Afikepo;

Facilitate data collection efforts at district and community  level including behavior tracking, particularly guiding Afikepo team to gather relevant data on nutrition and agriculture, ensuring high quality standards;

Coordinate, draw linkages and synergize with Pillar 2, 3 and 4 of Afikepo and other projects with similar objectives in overlapping districts;

Facilitate linkages between the programme and value chains and market oriented platforms active in project districts in supporting smallholder farmers to produce for the market;

Provide on-the-job support to government counterparts, particularly to DNCC, District Health Office (DHO) and District Agriculture Development Office (DADO) staff;

Facilitate the exchange of information between Agriculture Extension and Nutrition Extension Government teams at district level and EPA level,  and with other implementing partners as well;

Collect project implementing information as per requested by the District Coordinator and Afikepo Staff;

  

Working knowledge of English and in the local language spoken at district level;

National of Malawi.

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

 

Proven experience in community mobilization;

Experience in identifying and promoting proven agricultural technologies that have potential to increase productivity, Nutrition and incomes;

Good knowledge of Government systems, NGOs and the UN will be an asset;

Excellent communication and team building skills;

Experience in managing complex projects involving many partners;

Excellent oral and written communication skills; and

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. 

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Organizational Setting

 

FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to respond to cries. FAO in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and with support of multiple development partners is implementing a wide range of activities to improve livelihoods of small-scale farmers as well as assisting a more inclusive and sustainable development in the country.  FAO Malawi is currently supporting the Government to strengthen community-based resilience in vulnerable rural areas, facilitate a more sustainable management of natural resources and supporting nutrition-sensitive agriculture.  Likewise, FAO provides and mobilizes technical assistance required by the country in areas related with agriculture production, agriculture economics and other areas relevant.

 The National District  Agriculturalist/Nutritionist will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the  entire multi-sectoral activities at community level, providing training and support to District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC) members, Area Nutrition Coordinating Committees (ANCC), Village Nutrition Coordinating Committees (VNCCs),  Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development (MoAIWD) District Officers and relevant Extension Workers on nutrition and agriculture issues, establishing meaningful linkages with relevant stakeholders at district and community level to foster Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture activities.

Identify catchment areas per district in which children under 5 years of age and other vulnerable household members (pregnant women and adolescent girsl) are at risk of malnutrition to prioritize their targeting under Afikepo;

Support the Afikepo District Manager in the identification and follow up of the Community Based Facilitators trained and engage them in the creation and support of Community-Based  Facilitation Groups (CBFGs) at Extension Planning Area (EPA) level;

Provide guidance and training on a monthly basis to Nutrition and Agriculture Extension Workers, particularly fostering exchange of knowledge and integration of  activities at EPA and village level;

Monitor the provision of training at CBFGs and CG levels, facilitating the establishment of demonstrative plots, organizing Nutrition/Agriculture field days, cooking demonstrations, community-based learning activities that motivate behaviour change at household level;

Cascade training materials adapted to the district for Extension Workers or communities in close collaboration with Afikepo, FAO, and UNICEF technical teams;

Coordinate efforts with District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC), ANCC, VNCC, Health, Agriculture and other relevant Government Counterparts at District Level to elaborate joint work plans and joint activities in the rural areas;

Work in collaboration with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and other relevant partners in the district in order to foster positive synergies with Afikepo;

Facilitate data collection efforts at district and community  level including behavior tracking, particularly guiding Afikepo team to gather relevant data on nutrition and agriculture, ensuring high quality standards;

Coordinate, draw linkages and synergize with Pillar 2, 3 and 4 of Afikepo and other projects with similar objectives in overlapping districts;

Facilitate linkages between the programme and value chains and market oriented platforms active in project districts in supporting smallholder farmers to produce for the market;

Provide on-the-job support to government counterparts, particularly to DNCC, District Health Office (DHO) and District Agriculture Development Office (DADO) staff;

Facilitate the exchange of information between Agriculture Extension and Nutrition Extension Government teams at district level and EPA level,  and with other implementing partners as well;

Collect project implementing information as per requested by the District Coordinator and Afikepo Staff;

 

 CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Working knowledge of English and in the local language spoken at district level;

National of Malawi.

 

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

 

Proven experience in community mobilization;

Experience in identifying and promoting proven agricultural technologies that have potential to increase productivity, Nutrition and incomes;

Good knowledge of Government systems, NGOs and the UN will be an asset;

Excellent communication and team building skills;

Experience in managing complex projects involving many partners;

Excellent oral and written communication skills; and

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. 

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT