Facilitateur FNG (Fill the Nutrient Gap)

Job Posting Organization:
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, established to save lives in emergencies and to use food assistance as a means to build pathways to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impacts of climate change. WFP operates globally, with a mission centered around ensuring that no one goes hungry. The organization is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background. WFP has received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, highlighting its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts worldwide. The organization invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training and mentorship programs, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. WFP operates in numerous countries, working with local and international partners to deliver effective humanitarian assistance.

Job Overview:
The position of Facilitateur FNG is crucial in addressing the persistent challenges of security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and nutrition in Haiti, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and lactating women, and low-income households. The role involves supporting the World Food Programme's initiatives aimed at improving nutritional outcomes through targeted interventions. The Facilitateur FNG will be responsible for conducting a Fill the Nutrient Gap analysis to identify barriers to accessing nutritious food and will work closely with various stakeholders, including government ministries and local partners, to develop practical recommendations for enhancing food access. This position requires a deep understanding of the local context and the ability to engage with multiple stakeholders to facilitate discussions and coordinate efforts towards improving nutrition in Haiti.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Facilitateur FNG will have a range of responsibilities, including:

• Supporting the collection and analysis of nutritional, economic, and food-related data.
• Identifying specific nutritional gaps affecting different population groups.
• Contributing to the development of actionable recommendations to improve access to nutritious food.
• Acting as a liaison for external partners throughout the FNG process.
• Collaborating with national and international partners involved in nutritional responses.
• Organizing discussion forums to analyze collected data with universities and government entities.
• Facilitating meetings among various stakeholders by communicating technical and operational meeting agendas.
• Managing multi-stakeholder engagement with UN agencies, universities, the private sector, civil society, and NGOs to enhance collaboration for the success of the FNG analysis.
• Organizing a validation workshop for the final FNG analysis document in collaboration with WFP and the government.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a higher university degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, or a related area is required, preferably within academic, governmental, international organizations, or NGOs. The ability to manage processes involving multiple stakeholders and to conduct documentary and data analyses is essential. Experience working with Haitian government counterparts is preferred, along with a solid understanding of Haiti's nutritional landscape and national programs related to food security, nutrition, health, and social protection policies.

Educational Background:
A higher university degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field is mandatory for this position. This educational background is critical to ensure that the candidate has the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the nutritional initiatives and analyses required by the World Food Programme.

Experience:
The position requires at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in nutrition, public health, or a related field. This experience should ideally include work in academic settings, government agencies, international organizations, or NGOs, demonstrating the candidate's ability to navigate complex environments and engage with various stakeholders effectively.

Languages:
Proficiency in French and English at a C level is mandatory for this position. This bilingual requirement is crucial for effective communication with local partners and international stakeholders involved in the nutritional initiatives in Haiti. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is a Special Service Agreement, with a duration of 11 months. The role is based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and candidates must be of Haitian nationality. The World Food Programme encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities, ensuring a diverse and inclusive recruitment process. The organization does not charge any fees during the application process and emphasizes the importance of submitting applications through their online recruitment system.