Post Number: 1073621 CCOG Code: 1.A.02 Grade Level: NO-B Duration: Fixed Term:One year renewable Reporting Lines
The Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) reports to the FAO Representative in Nigeria with wide leeway for independent action, autonomy and personal initiative, the Assistant FAQ Representative (Programme) is responsible for managing and providing the full range of technical tasks in support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development.
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
Liaise and assist government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required;
Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s mandate, programmes, national priorities and activibes including development and maintenance of communication fools such aswebsite. press releases and publications etc
Provide FAO’s information, knowledge and resources to government, civil sociely, the private sector and other location entities on food, nutrition and agriculture situations: and support the implementation of FAO’S regulatory framework (Codex Atimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country;
Coordinate the collection, consolidation and maintenance of counky data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAOs corporate systems and monitor changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector:
Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF);
Participate ni the identification. formolation and preparation of programme and prviect proposals and monitor and review the status of
programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in tine with the work plan and the project document; identify in consistencies and delays and,when necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
Brief, train and supervise other programme staff and ensures adherence to procedures and wait requirements and accuracy and diligence of the work provided.
He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements Candidates will be assessed against the following:
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
Minimum of five to seven years of relevant experience in agricuftural development and/or project implementation in an area of FAQ’s activities in the country.
Level C of the official communication language used for FAO communication with the country (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian)
Working knowledgeof any of the local language- Hausa, lgbo and Yoruba. (if not English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
Limited knowledge (Level B) of French (if fire main communication language is English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese)
Competencies:
Results Focus
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 is desirable
Extentand relevance of experience in programme/project development and management
Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project/programme management procedums, preferably these adopted by the United Nations or FAO
Extestand relevance of experience in the field of potidianalyais relating to food and nutrition secutity, agricultureand rural development Extentand relevance of experience in the collection of country data on fond, 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.
Applicants should send their applications which should include detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) as well as copies of all academic and professional certificates. Candidates applying for this position are further required to apply through the FAO iRecruitment system: Click here to apply via iRecruitment System Kindly complete the online “FAO Personal Profile Form” in iRecruitment which can be accessed from any Internet connection. Please scan the completed form and send the same along with your credentials ELECTRONICALLY via e-mail to: FAO-NG@fao.org and should be addressed to: The FAO Representative in Nigeria, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN), UN House, Abuja – Nigeria. Note
Apply via :
FAO-NG@fao.org
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