FSIN Secretariat, Food Security and Nutrition Analyst

World Food Programme; Roma; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global humanitarian organization is seeking a Food Security and Nutrition Analyst to contribute to analysis for crisis response and coordination with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, significant experience in food security and nutrition assessments, and strong analytical and writing skills. This position is based in Rome, Italy, and offers a competitive compensation package while promoting diversity and inclusion.

Servizi

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Multicultural working environment

Competenze

• At least six years of professional experience in food security, nutrition and/or displacement analysis.
• Fluency in English and competency in French or Spanish.
• Experience coordinating multi-partner working groups is essential.

Mansioni

• Contribute to the production of GRFC Suite of Products.
• Coordinate Technical Working Groups for the GRFC.
• Strengthen relationships with FSIN partner organisations.
• Support the development of dissemination materials.

Conoscenze

Technical working group leadership

Data analysis

Strong writing skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of food security methodologies

Formazione

Master’s degree in food security, nutrition, economics, public health or a related field

Strumenti

GIS

Descrizione del lavoro

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 October 2025 - 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization that saves lives in emergencies and uses food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

WHY JOIN WFP

WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

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JOB TITLE: FSIN Secretariat Food Security and Nutrition Analyst

TYPE OF CONTRACT: WAE CST

UNIT / DIVISION: FSIN / APPI

DUTY STATION: Rome, Italy

DURATION: NTE 31st December 2025

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Food Security Information Network (FSIN) is a multi-partner initiative co-sponsored by FAO, IFPRI, FEWSNET, JRC, IPC and WFP to exchange knowledge and best practices on food security and nutrition analyses. Its Secretariat is based in the Analysis, Planning and Performance (APP) Division of WFP in Rome, Italy.

The FSIN Secretariat uses a consultative and consensus-based approach to facilitate the production of analytical food security publications and to support the strengthening of country and regional capacities for data collection, analysis and decision-making.

FSIN MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Facilitating global and regional analytical products such as the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) and its by-products and updates with 16 partner organisations.
• Supporting activities related to data and information gaps.
• Facilitating support to regional or national food security information systems.

The Food Security and Nutrition Officer will contribute to the work of the FSIN Secretariat and report to the FSIN Technical Coordinator.

ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Contribute to the production of GRFC Suite of Products:
  • Evaluate food security assessment characteristics to ensure that GRFC technical requirements are met (methodology, analysis coverage, report relevance, analytical rigor and quality of report content).
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on food crises and associated topics.
  • Analyse food security, nutrition and displacement data for the reporting year to derive key messages and evidence.
  • Support the technical review and quality assurance checks for FSIN analytical products to ensure content consistency and language quality.
  • Lead the drafting of country, regional and global analyses as required.
  • Support the elaboration and/or revision of technical guidance notes.
  • Contribute to the management of the FSIN database.
  • Support the production of country, regional and global maps as required.
• 2. Coordination of Technical Working Groups including for the GRFC as requested to:
  • Lead the working‑level interactions, prepare and facilitate weekly/fortnightly meetings.
  • Support the identification and validation of data with key partners.
  • Facilitate consensus‑based decision‑making for the FSIN analytical products.
• 3. Strengthen relationships with FSIN partner organisations, including joint product development and technical support.
• 4. Support the development of dissemination material (e.g., PowerPoint presentations for various audiences and fora; factsheets and expanded summaries for technical audiences).
• 5. Any other duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT

• The Global Report on Food Crisis 2026.
• Food security and nutrition data‑related analytical products as requested.
• Technical support provided to partners.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education: A Master’s degree in food security, nutrition, economics, public health or a related field.

Experience: At least six years of professional experience (preferably in an international context) in food security, nutrition and/or displacement analysis and assessment, data analysis and research. Experience coordinating multi‑partner working groups is essential. Experience contributing to multi‑stakeholder technical publications would be an asset. Experience with GIS would be an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience leading technical working groups and facilitating consensus‑based decision‑making.
• Deep knowledge of food security and nutrition assessment methodologies and indicators, including IPC, WFP CARI, HNO, HTO, IPC AMN, MICS and SMART surveys.
• Strong writing skills and ability to translate technical documents into easily understood material.
• A proven track record of data analysis and data management.
• Capacity to assume leadership over key work streams such as drafting and data analysis.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver work under tight deadlines.
• Strong coordination skills and experience managing partnerships.
• Ability to work in a small team and establish good working relationships with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Languages: Fluency (spoken and written) in English and competency in French or Spanish.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact us.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language.

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and cover letter.

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may be requested at a future time.

Please contact us if you face any challenges with submitting your application.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.