Food Security and Nutrition Programme Coordinator - Humanitarian Emergencies

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Coordinate emergency food security and nutrition interventions in crisis-affected regions. Key responsibilities include leading rapid needs assessments, designing emergency nutrition programmes, managing food security clusters, coordinating multi-sector responses, and reporting to donors. Requirements: Post-graduate degree in Food Security, Nutrition, or Humanitarian Action; minimum 8 years of experience in humanitarian food security and nutrition programming; expertise in IPC classification and SMART surveys; proven field experience in emergency contexts.

### Strategic Analysis FAO's Food Security and Nutrition Programme Coordinator role is pivotal in humanitarian emergencies. With expertise in IPC classification and SMART surveys, the coordinator ensures evidence-based targeting of nutrition interventions. Leading rapid needs assessments and managing food security clusters, they bridge gaps between data and action, coordinating multi-sector responses to save lives. This role is critical as hunger crises escalate globally due to conflict and climate shocks. By aligning resources and reporting to donors, the coordinator enhances accountability and impact, directly contributing to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger). In a landscape where timely, coordinated action is paramount, this position exemplifies strategic humanitarian leadership, turning assessments into life-saving programmes.