The FSAU is composed of two separate, but highly integrated projects: the nutrition component and the food security component. FSAU is headquartered in Nairobi due to insecurity in Somalia with the intention of relocating in Somalia as the governing authorities are established.

The FSAU staff ranges from fifty five to sixty professionals in the fields of food security, nutrition,geographic information systems, database development,and administration. Two thirds of FSAU technical staff are in Somalia while the remaining travel frequently to Somalia. Consistent with the emphasis on capacity building three fourths of the staff are of Somali origin. The full time field presence of FSAU includes 23 Food Security Analysts and 12 Nutritionists. Field analysts are supported by professional researchers and nutritionists based in Nairobi,  who travel frequently throughout Somalia.

The FSAU has a Steering Committee that meets regularly to review project status and to provide strategic direction, and Technical Partners -- composed of UN, donor, and NGO agencies-that provide on-going technical support and collaboration.
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