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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Country: Zambia
City: Lusaka
Office: FAO Lusaka, Zambia
Closing date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2400079
National Professional Officer (Renewable Energy and Green Technologies Expert)
Job Posting: 09/Jan/2024
Closure Date: 30/Jan/2024, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : FRZAM
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level : N-1
Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
Duration : Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2010018
CCOG Code : 1A02
Important Notice – Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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.
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Lusaka, Zambia.
Reporting Lines
The National Professional Officer (Renewable Energy and Green Technologies Expert) will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, and direct supervision of the FACE-NDC Coordinator (FACE-NDC stands for Facility for Action for Climate Empowerment to achieve the National Determined Contributions), the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) of FACE-NDC (Natural Resources Officer of the Office of the Climate Change and Biodiversity (OCB) and the Coordinator of Output IV of the project).
Technical Focus
Programme development, coordination and operational assistance based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of the country of assignment.
Key Results
Effective and efficient coordination and provision of the technical and operational support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation.
Key Functions
Assists in liaising and cooperating with government authorities and national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and in liaising with other UN agencies;
Provides support to promoting the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools (e.g. website, press releases and publications) and supports the implementation of FAO’s regulatory frameworks (e.g. Codex Alimentarius and Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries) in the country;
Collects, consolidates and maintains country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAO’s corporate systems and participate in monitoring changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector;
Assists with the production of technical, economic and policy studies and assists in the development of country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF);
Assists in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and monitor and review the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; when necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements and accuracy and diligence of the work provided;
Performs other duties as required.
Specific Functions
Reviews the stakeholders mapping document developed during the FACE-NDC preparatory phase and enhance if needed;
Supports development of the detailed implementation plan of the Work Package 8 (WP8) Activities;
Liaises with the national project partners University of Zambia (UNZA) and the Copperbelt University (CBU) and monitors implementation of their activities within WP8, and specifically: o Coordinates the implementation of survey among students on their interest in pursuing courses related to energy-agriculture nexus and provides technical inputs for competency assessments in green technologies and green economy; o Assesses available equipment and needs related to the establishment of the renewable energy laboratory; o Reviews the assessment of the Master of Science (MSc) level programmes available at CBU and UNZA developed during the preparatory phase; o Conducts interviews/consultation with academic staff of CBU and UNZA about the scope of the MSc level modules on renewable energy for, and from, agriculture and forestry value chains; o Liaises with the national training institutions engaged in energy and energy efficiency trainings for public and private sector actors, and support review and assessment of the existing training materials; o Supports the identification of national project partners and ongoing projects relevant for WP8 activities, and where suitable liaise with them if there is a potential for synergies.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
National of the country of assignment
Advanced university degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, or any other field related to the work of the Organization
One year of relevant experience in agricultural development and/or project implementation in an area of FAO’s activities in the country
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of the local language (if not English)
Competencies
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Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project development and management.
Understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
Extent and relevance of experience in the area of policy analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, OR extent and relevance of experience related to the collection of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
Extent and relevance of experience in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals, as well as programme/project implementation, monitoring and review.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. GENERAL INFORMATION
Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://icsc.un.org/Resources/SAD/Booklets/sabeng.pdf FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
elements of family-friendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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