Date: 23 Apr 2024
Key Functions Researches and analyses technical-related issues on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; assists in the review of relevant documents and reports.Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and documents as well as technical input for reports and web pages.Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and projects and provides technical backstopping to field projects.Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.Oversees the updating of databases and web pages.Participates in multidisciplinary teams, and/or leads working groups/teams, collaborates with other divisions and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in (agricultural) socio-economics, food systems, development studies, rural sociology, sustainable agriculture, food industry, food technology, business administration, sustainability or other related field.Five years of relevant experience in supporting project management in the field of value chain/market systems analysis and development, food systems analysis and development, systems analysis and development, or other related areas.Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).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).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.Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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