National Capacity Development Specialist (SC 10)
Somalia
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Somalia
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Closing Date: Closed
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- 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 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 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
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 programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 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 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 close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, and the direct supervision of supervision of the Capacity Development Specialist.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will be responsible for CD activities and liaise with federal and state government ministries and agencies.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Administer capacity needs assessment data collection questionnaire to target government institutions.
• Collect quantitative and qualitative data and information concerning government organizational structures, functions, and staffing status at all levels of government.
• Participate in the analysis of capacities to provide a more accurate basis for gap identification and designing the capacity-building plan.
• Support the assessment of the availability of technical, operational, and training resources by FAO and other actors to support FGS and FMS line ministries.
• Support the preparation of capacity assessment findings during validation workshops to seek comments and assess opportunities for implementing the recommendations.
• Participate in the federal government inter-ministerial task team of FSNAU and SWALIM partners.
• Coordinate with GCF implementing government partners to deliver capacity development support.
• Coordinate with SWALIM and FSNAU staff for the implementation of the transition program activities.
• Coordinate the capacity development activities with FAO with line Ministries.
• Coordinate with government line ministry focal persons regularly (MOAI, MOECC, MOLFR, etc).
• Produce relevant reports, updates and notes on FAOSO capacity development activities.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in agriculture, natural resources management, environmental sciences, social science, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with 1st level degree or 4 years of working experience with master’s degree in conducting capacity needs assessment and capacity development.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.
• National of Somalia.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Communicating to build understanding and support.
• Engaging in continuous learning.
• Planning, organizing and delivering quality results.
• Understanding FAO mandate and its global context.
• Working together in teams and partnerships.
• Good understanding of hardware and software in areas of data processing, data storage and communication.
• Understanding of data collection, analysis and information management processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in managing food security and natural resource information systems.
• Experience in designing and/or implementing agricultural/livestock/fisheries surveys and assessments.
• Excellent skills in information and communication technology (including the use of presentation software).
• Working knowledge of Somali language.
• Willingness to travel to various regions of Somalia
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- 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/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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
• 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.
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