col-wideJob Description:
Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer (Agrifood Systems Investment) reports to the Deputy Director, Business Development, and works in close collaboration with the Service Chiefs.Technical Focus
Provision of administrative assistance and support to the work planning, monitoring and reporting of investment and finance support solutions (projects and programmes) in the areas of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing, developed in collaboration with cooperating partners, and in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Results
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programmes/projects.
Key Functions
• Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities; collects, analyses and presents statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
• Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends, participation in impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Participates in survey initiatives; supports data collection, reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
• Monitors activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (work programme plans, programme budget), as necessary.
Specific Functions
• Supports the preparation of work plans, budgets, monitoring, and reports related to the SASI programme of work.
• Assists with the development and implementation of CFI initiatives related to strategic investment planning and policy solutions, and in particular, those focused on agrifood systems policies and investment.
• Supports, monitors and contributes to quality control and timely delivery of technical activities and outputs of SASI and agrifood systems policies and investment-related work.
• Liaises and coordinates with CFI geographic services, FAO technical divisions, EU and other cooperating partners in joint processes used in the planning, design and implementation of the SASI and other work programmes.
• Initiates and follows up on regular communication with EU INTPA, and EU partner agencies, as well as other development partners.
• Supports the organization and management of large communication events and meetings, mobilizing and monitoring inputs of diverse team members and external partners.
• Contributes to the technical content of memos, analytical work, studies and strategies and project documents through research, data collection and analysis on topics related to agrifood systems transformation.
• Contributes to a multidisciplinary team in the formulation and implementation of agrifood systems' programmes and investment operations at country level.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration at national and international level 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
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extent and relevance of experience in results-based management of large trust fund programmes/projects in developing countries including planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
• Extent of knowledge of procedures of FAO's main development partners, in particular the European Union, World Bank and other partner international financial institutions (IFIs).
• Extent and relevance of experience in the oversight and management of human resource processes in large trust fund projects.
• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting the planning, design, implementation and coordination of large technical programmes of work.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the organization and management of large communication events and meetings with diverse stakeholders.
• Extent and relevance of experience in providing diverse types of technical and analytical contributions to advance the design and implementation of actions related to agrifood systems transformation and investment operations.
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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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.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICEA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________
