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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
- 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
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- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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Organizational Setting
FAO Oman works closely with the Government of Oman and a range of national and international partners to support national priorities related to sustainable agrifood systems, food security, nutrition, climate change, natural resource management, and other areas within FAO’s mandate.
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative, the Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist will support FAO Oman in strengthening its engagement with national and international partners and in identifying and following up on partnership and resource mobilization opportunities. FAO Oman works closely with the Government of Oman, including relevant ministries and national institutions, to support the implementation of FAO’s programme priorities in areas related to food security, agriculture, fisheries, natural resource management, climate resilience, and sustainable food systems. In this context, the incumbent will support the Office in mapping and engaging with government counterparts, development partners, donors, international financial institutions, private sector entities, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration and support the mobilization of financial and technical resources for the implementation of FAO’s programme in Oman. The position will also contribute to maintaining an updated overview of potential partnerships and funding opportunities and to strengthening the follow-up and coordination of related activities.
The incumbent will work in close coordination with the FAO Oman programme and technical teams, as well as with FAO-RNE, including the Sub-regional Partnership Specialist and Programme Officer (Partnership), relevant technical units, and other FAO offices, as appropriate. This coordination will facilitate the exchange of information, identification of potential funding and partnership opportunities, and preparation of inputs and materials to support engagement with prospective partners and resource providers. The position will contribute to ensuring that partnership and resource mobilization activities are consistent with FAO’s Strategic Framework, the Oman Country Programming Framework (CPF), national development priorities, and relevant regional and global initiatives. The assignment will therefore provide operational and coordination support to the FAO Oman Office in strengthening its partnership base and resource mobilization efforts and in facilitating the development and follow-up of opportunities in support of programme delivery.
Reporting Lines
The Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Oman and in close coordination with relevant programme and technical colleagues. The incumbent will maintain regular coordination with FAO-RNE, relevant technical units at FAO Headquarters, government counterparts, donors, development partners, UN agencies, international financial institutions, private sector entities, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
Technical Focus
Partnership development, resource mobilization, donor engagement, programme positioning, investment and funding opportunities, and strategic stakeholder engagement in support of FAO Oman’s programme.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Support the development and implementation of FAO Oman’s partnership and resource mobilization priorities, aligned with the Country Programming Framework, national priorities, FAO’s Strategic Framework, and FAO’s strategies for partnership engagement.
• Assist in Mapping and monitoring existing and potential donors, development partners, government institutions, private sector entities, international financial institutions, and other potential sources of financial and technical resources.
• Assist in identifying and assessing funding and partnership opportunities and maintain an updated pipeline of potential opportunities, including follow-up actions and status.
• Provide technical and operational support to FAO staff in maintaining records and follow-up related to interactions with government counterparts, donors, development partners, private sector entities, UN agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, as directed and under the supervision of the supervisor.
• Assist technical and programme teams in developing project ideas and prepare concept notes, proposals, funding requests, donor briefs, and other resource mobilization materials.
• Assist in the compilation, organization and analysis of information related to potential partnership and innovative financing opportunities, including public-private partnerships and South-South and Triangular Cooperation, and support the preparation of relevant background materials under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, presentations, talking points, and other inputs for meetings and consultations with donors, government counterparts, and partners.
• Provide technical and operational support for the preparation and organization of donor and partner meetings, consultations, roundtables and other partnership-related activities, including preparation of agendas, background materials, presentations, participant lists and meeting documentation, as directed by the supervisor
• Maintain records and provide regular updates on partnership and resource mobilization activities, opportunities, results, and follow-up actions, in coordination with FAO-RNE.
• Work in coordination with the Sub-regional Partnership Specialist, Programme Officer (Partnership) at FAO-RNE, relevant technical units, and other FAO offices to exchange information, identify opportunities, and support partnership and resource mobilization initiatives.
• Perform any other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in international development, economics, business administration, international relations, agriculture, environmental sciences, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, donor relations, programme or project development and management, stakeholder engagement, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
• National of Oman or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extensive experience in project/programme management and coordination, preferably within the agriculture or development sector.
• Experience working with government institutions and relevant national and international stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and following up on projects, partnerships, and resource mobilization opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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