The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.FAO's Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) assists Members to improve diets and raise levels of nutrition, as well as provides support with appropriate policies, strategies and methodologies for improving the efficiency and inclusiveness of their agriculture and food systems. Le informazioni riportate di seguito illustrano i requisiti del ruolo, l'esperienza richiesta ai candidati e le qualifiche associate. As a knowledge leader, areas addressed include dietary assessment, support on nutrition-sensitive food and agriculture policies and programmes, effective nutrition promotion programmes, food value chains, market linkages, post-harvest handling, food loss and waste reduction and nutrition-sensitive agro-processing.
FAO is committed to support Members in their efforts to improve achieving better nutrition, aligned with FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and with the Vision and Approach for FAO's Work in Nutrition 2 VAN).School-based food and nutrition programmes are a key area of work for FAO, serving as an effective way to improve child nutrition, support local agrifood systems, and encourage healthy eating habits throughout life. FAO promotes an integrated approach that enhances school meals through supportive policies, healthier food environments, nutrition education, and inclusive food procurement practices.This work relies on strong partnerships. Together with the World Food Programme (WFP), FAO has developed a methodology to help countries create nutrition guidelines and standards for school meals that reflect local contexts. Collaboration with UN agencies, the School Meals Coalition Research Consortium, Intak
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