The embassy of
Ireland in Lilongwe has responsibility for managing Ireland’s bilateral
relations hip with Malawi
In Malawi and globally, the Irish govt in it development programmes, has a
strong focus on hunger and under-nutrition. In Malawi, the Embassy of
Ireland provides support to the Malawian govt and Civil Society organisations
for a number of programmes addressing the country’s food security
challenge
The embassy is in the process of developing a country support programmes for
the period 2016-2020 and invites applications for the position of Nutrition and
Food Security Advisor to join the embassy team for the development and
implementation of the next country program
In collaboration with the Head of Development and working with the development
team, assist with the planning, management and monitoring of strategic and
effective nutrition and food security interventions, Maintain strong management
and financial oversight of nutrition and food security interventions, with a
particular focus on management for development results, and risk management,
Ensure that the embassy’s nutrition and food security interventions are fully
aligned with the Malawian Govt’s priorities and policies and with best
international practice and where appropriate advocate for policy reform,
Promote partnership and dialogue with govt (an national and local levels),
civil society, bi-lateral and multi-lateral partners, to ensure coherent and
efficient delivery of support, Ensure that policy priority actions, in the
areas of gender, environment and climate change, HIV and AIDS and governance
are addressed in our nutrition and food security
engagement, Provide relevant strategic policy and technical advice and
input to ensure that our nutrition and food security interventions deliver real
impacts to the people of Malawi, Effectively represent and communicate the
results and impact of our nutrition and food security interventions
A relevant post graduate qualification in the areas of Nutrition, and or Food
Security, a minimum of 5 yrs experience, working at a management level, in the
area of nutrition and food security in Malawi, It is desirable that at least 2
of these yrs will have been spent working with a national or international
organisation, with experience of engaging with and advocating on national
nutrition and food security policy, A clear and good understanding f Malawi’s
nutrition and food security policies and programmes, A good understanding of
and experience in incorporating gender, environment and climate change, HIV and
AIDS and governance issues within Nutrition and food security interventions, A
clear and analytical understanding of political economy issues surrounding
people’s access and right to food, A good understanding of and ideally exposure
and experience with international processes and initiatives to address
nutrition and food security
A proven track record in managing and implementing nutrition and food security
programmes in Malawi, Excellent communication skills, oral and written, in both
English and Chichewa, Analytical mind with strong problem solving skills,
a good team player, preferably with experience in working in a multi-disciplinary
and multi-cultural team, High degree of computer literacy with advanced
micro-soft and Excel skills, Demonstrate a high degree of integrity, trust and
flexibility, Good networking and advocacy skills, Actively contributes to a
positive and supportive working environment
Applicants are required to forward their CV to include names, email addresses
and telephone contact details of 3 refs together with a 2 page covering letter
clearly outlining
The title of the post being applied for
Why they are suitable for the post
How their background and experience relates to the responsibilities and
requirements of the post
Applications should be received not later than the closing date of 1st
July application to be sent by email toCecilia.cruz@dfa.ie or to be
hand delivered to The Embassy of Ireland, Arwa House, City Centre, Lilongwe,
Envelopes should be clearly marked Application for post of Nutrition and Food
Security Advisor
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, Please note
that canvassing will disqualify applicants, The Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity
