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Mission and objectives
FAO ZWE organization mission TBD
Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has had a representation in Zimbabwe since 1984. The country office is located in Harare and also hosts the Sub-regional Office for Southern Africa (SFS).
Mandate and Roles
• FAO’s mandate is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives.
• The Zimbabwe office works closely with the Government of Zimbabwe to identify, plan, and implement priority activities under the Country Programming Framework (CPF).
• It supports national development goals through technical assistance, policy support, and capacity building in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and natural resource management.
• The office aligns its work with the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) and FAO’s global strategic objectives
This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of FAO’s youth programming initiative, among others.
Mandate and Roles
• FAO’s mandate is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives.
• The Zimbabwe office works closely with the Government of Zimbabwe to identify, plan, and implement priority activities under the Country Programming Framework (CPF).
• It supports national development goals through technical assistance, policy support, and capacity building in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and natural resource management.
• The office aligns its work with the Zimbabwe United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (ZUNSDCF) and FAO’s global strategic objectives
This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of FAO’s youth programming initiative, among others.
Task description
• Support Youth-Focused Programme Implementation: Assist in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of youth-related activities under FAO initiatives, including TCP/ZIM/4003, the World Food Forum and other projects as needed
• Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Engage with youth groups, UN agencies, government ministries, research institutions, and other relevant partners. Maintain and update the youth and stakeholder databases.
• Provide Administrative and Logistical Support: Support the organization of missions, trainings, workshops, and other events. Assist with processing Letters of Agreement (LoAs), purchase requisition (PRs), travel arrangements, payments, and procurement. Ensure timely delivery and completion of all administrative services.
• Contribute to Knowledge Management and Learning: Compile and document lessons learned, youth-led innovations, and success stories. Review data quality, maintain project records, and keep up to date with national youth policies and research relevant to youth in agri-food systems.
• Support Strategic Collaboration and Youth Engagement: Contribute to the development and implementation of youth engagement strategies. Participate in youth related meetings and support cross-cutting collaboration with other FAO initiatives and youth empowerment efforts.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Engage with youth groups, UN agencies, government ministries, research institutions, and other relevant partners. Maintain and update the youth and stakeholder databases.
• Provide Administrative and Logistical Support: Support the organization of missions, trainings, workshops, and other events. Assist with processing Letters of Agreement (LoAs), purchase requisition (PRs), travel arrangements, payments, and procurement. Ensure timely delivery and completion of all administrative services.
• Contribute to Knowledge Management and Learning: Compile and document lessons learned, youth-led innovations, and success stories. Review data quality, maintain project records, and keep up to date with national youth policies and research relevant to youth in agri-food systems.
• Support Strategic Collaboration and Youth Engagement: Contribute to the development and implementation of youth engagement strategies. Participate in youth related meetings and support cross-cutting collaboration with other FAO initiatives and youth empowerment efforts.
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