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) at global and regional level. In order to ensure an adequate support to the IPC Global Strategic Programme, the IPC GSU is looking for the following consultancy position:
- IPC Regional Trainer for Southern Africa (SA): based in Gaborone or Johannesburg; 11-month contract. A detailed description of the key roles and responsibilities is attached or available at this link.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with an updated CV and letter of motivation clearly marked “IPC Regional Trainer for Southern Africa” to the email address:fao-sfs-reosa@fao.org. Deadline for application is 4 March 2016.
