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Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Country: Somalia
City: Mogadishu
Office: FAO in Mogadishu, Somalia
Closing date: Thursday, 29 June 2023
2301676
Programme Officer (Field Coordinator)
Job Posting: 08/Jun/2023
Closure Date: 29/Jun/2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Somalia (FRSOM)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2009604
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 Members and persons 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 FAO’s values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, 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
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices 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 key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programmes aimed at accelerating the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through fisheries, livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Reporting Lines The Programme Officer (Field Coordinator) reports to Senior Programme Officer (Head of Programme) under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Somalia and under the technical guidance of relevant technical centres/divisions/offices at FAO headquarters and Decentralized Offices.
Technical Focus Under the overall guidance of the FAOR and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer (Head of Programme), the Programme Officer (Field Coordinator) will be responsible for supporting the implementation of FAO’s programmes and projects in Somalia by providing programming support and oversight on effective coordination of field level presence, staff, and assets as appropriate in close collaboration with government, partners and all stakeholders.
Key Results Develops, implements, evaluates, effective leadership and management of major projects and teams in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Functions
Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective action; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up action;
Performs specific assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change;
Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources;
Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies;
Generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings and conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries;
Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
Specific Functions
Leads efforts of positioning the organization to create positive public images specially with government counterparts and other organizations at field level;
Provides programming support and oversight on effective management of FAO presence and staff in the Area(s) of Responsibility;
In collaboration with government officials, NGOs and other FAO colleagues, plans and manages FAO interventions in the field level and help prepare appropriate project proposals, plan of actions and work plans accordingly;
Continuously monitors, assesses, and analyses the needs of vulnerable groups, proposes strategy and appropriate interventions for FAO support and identifies institutions and other community groups to implement these programmes;
Ensures effective knowledge management systems adopted and utilized to strengthen area/country programme management;
Ensures the Preliminary Situation Analysis (PSA) prepared and updated; critical programme intervention points and measures identified; and programme work plans, recommendations and reports prepared;
Ensures programme monitoring and evaluations effectively conducted to improve programme performance, and programme status reports timely prepared including Gender/sex disaggregated data’ as an integral part of programming, in line with government policy;
Ensures FAO results-based programming approach fully incorporated into all phases of programme and project processes at field level;
Establishes effective partnerships and institutional capacities of the national and local partners. Effective partnerships and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development/management/coordination, information sharing and networking;
Negotiates with government, NGO officials and community leadership to maximize community involvement in the management and control of project activities and to advocate low cost, appropriate technology interventions favoring beneficiaries of low socio-economic status particularly in rural settings;
Monitors political economic development at all stages of programme implementation and prepares comprehensive contributions to weekly sitreps, annual reports and other reports as may be needed;
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science or a related field;
Seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area;
Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
Results Focus
Team Work
Communication
Building effective relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work including Somalia, particularly in field positions;
Extent and relevance of knowledge or experience in FAO global, regional, and country strategies and their practical application for programming and implementation in the field;
Extent and relevance of experience in and ability to negotiate with senior officials in national governments, inter-governmental organizations and other institutions;
Familiarity with the UN system wide policies and processes applying to Decentralized Offices and knowledge of the context as well as partners and institutions of the specific subregion is desirable.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. GENERAL INFORMATION
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
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: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
30 working days of annual leave per year
Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional life insurance
Disability protection
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;
Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
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;
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
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.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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Website: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2301676
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