FOOD SECURITY OFFICER – Food and Nutrition Council (FNC) 106 views

Reports to: Food Security Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The Food Security Officer will be responsible for:
a) Undertaking work that ensures that all assessments and surveillance contribute to an integrated national food security information system.
b) Engaging in academic and operational research in collaboration with national research bodies to inform and provide policy guidance on emerging food security issues.
c) Working towards ensuring food security issues are placed as a high priority among senior Government officials, partners and authorities.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

a) Postgraduate qualification in food and nutrition, Agriculture, Economics or any other relevant degree.
b) At least two (2) years work experience, with increasing responsibility
c) Knowledge and experience working in the public service sector and food and nutrition programmes at district, provincial and national levels will be an added advantage.