Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies Programme Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Design and manage emergency food security and nutrition interventions in crisis-affected contexts. Key responsibilities: lead IPC analyses, design nutrition-sensitive food assistance programmes, coordinate with clusters and partners, manage food security assessments, and ensure integration with livelihoods and resilience programming. Requirements: Postgraduate degree in food security, nutrition, humanitarian studies or related field; 6+ years of humanitarian food security experience; strong knowledge of IPC, SMART surveys and cash-based interventions; field deployment readiness. Training match: Post Graduate Diploma in Food Security & Nutrition in Humanitarian Emergencies.
### Strategic Analysis
Food insecurity and malnutrition are rising due to conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. The FAO's Food Security and Nutrition in Emergencies Programme Specialist role is critical for designing and managing life-saving interventions in crisis contexts. This specialist leads IPC analyses, designs nutrition-sensitive food assistance, and coordinates with clusters to ensure integrated responses. By linking food security with livelihoods and resilience, the role addresses immediate needs while building long-term capacity. In a global landscape where emergencies are protracted, this position ensures that vulnerable populations receive timely, evidence-based support, contributing to the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus. Without such expertise, responses risk being fragmented and ineffective, leaving millions at risk of starvation and malnutrition.