Organizational Unit: FANEP

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Nepal

Duration: 12 months with further extension

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Human nutrition or any related field with a background in nutrition education,
• Three years of relevant experience in developing and implementing food and nutrition programmes, tools and training materials.
• Working knowledge of English, Nepali and local language (Maithali).
• National of Nepal.

FAO Core Competencies:

• Results Focus
•  Teamwork
•  Communication
•  Building Effective Relationships
•  Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Technical/Functional Skills:

•  Candidate should have a knowledge of computer skills (MS office package: word, excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience with similar internationally funded projects will be an added advantage.
• The ability to drive motorbike/ scooter with valid licence will be an added advantage having experience of working with multi-disciplinary team will have an advantage.
•  Experience working with terai communities and nutritional enhancement of golden 1000 days mothers and children below 2 years of age will be an asset.
•  Experience or knowledge of the home nutrition gardens and nutrition field schools.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
•  Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, nutrition groups.
•  Proven track record of advising and collaborating with government institutions, stakeholders, and local government.

Selection Criteria:

• Extent of relevant technical experience in the areas related.
• Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
•  Proven experience in the areas mentioned above.
•  Strong work ethic, well-organized, result-focused, good team player and dynamic personality.
•  Previous experience of working with UN agencies is an asset.
•  Proven writing and reporting skills.
•  Ability to operate under pressure and good interpersonal skills.
•  Proven track record of leading and facilitating related trainings and collaborating with government institutions and RMs.
•  Strong inter-personal skills to work with a diverse and large stakeholders and excellent oral communication skills.
•  Knowledge of Computer skills in MS office package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of
• Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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