Country: Senegal
Closing date: 24 Feb 2016
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a global, multi-partner innovative initiative to facilitate decision-making with improved food security analysis. The IPC is set of tools and protocols for classifying the severity and nature of food insecurity that integrates food security, nutrition and livelihood information into a clear statement about the nature and severity of food insecurity and implications for response. IPC incorporates a meta-analysis approach drawing on evidence-based analysis that includes a broad range of data sets and stakeholders.
Within the new IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2018) the IPC initiative works: 1.) at the global level, through the IPC Global Steering Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee, and the Global Support Unit (GSU); 2.) at the regional level, through support teams composed of IPC partner agency food security advisors, linked with existing regional food security networks or entities; and 3.) at country level, inter-ministerial and multi-agency working groups support the introduction and implementation of institutionalized National Working Groups.
We are looking for:
The Global Support Unit (GSU), headed by the IPC Global Programme Manager, is responsible for the implementation of the IPC Global Strategic Programme (2014-2018). In order to ensure an adequate support to the IPC Global Strategic Programme, the IPC GSU is looking for the following consultancy positions:
- IPC – Cadre Harmonisé (CH) Regional Advisor to West Africa: based in Dakar, Senegal; 11 month-contract, with possibility of renewal. A detailed description of the key roles and responsibilities is available below and at this link.
How to apply:
How to apply for the consultancy positions:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CVs to ipc-application@fao.org and specify in the email’s subject the position they are applying for.
Candidates may also attach a cover letter and sample of material and analytical work produced in the past in support of their application.
Deadline for application is 24 February 2016.