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Institutional Analysis Specialist

Ankara

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Ankara
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Democratic Governance
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • FETUR
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization 

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Organizational Setting\: FAO Representation in Turkey is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food security, agriculture and rural development priorities in the country. The main aim of the FAO country office, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
 
FAO is implementing an EU funded project\: ‘‘Agricultural Implication for Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA) to Climate Change in Steppe Ecosystems (GCP/TUR/063/EC)’.  The project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs (MFWA) and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MFAL) of Turkey.
 
Technical Focus
Ecosystem based adaptation (EBA) in steppe ecosystem, EBA interventions in improving the agricultural implications, legislation, agro-environmental schemes and their reflection into the country’s regulations come together as the technical focus for this assignment. Additionally, the institutional analysis in obtaining the most relevant government bodies to adopt the EBA is another significant focus.
 
Reporting Lines\: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia and FAO Representative in Turkey, direct supervision of Programme Officer, the technical guidance of SEC Forestry officer, SEC Agricultural Officer, and the Project Coordinators/Chief Technical Adviser, the consultant will perform the following tasks\:
 
 
Tasks and responsibilities
  • Review project document and provide input to the implementation of the project activities in overall;
  • Develop a strategy in  strengthening the institutional capacity to plan and implement EBA in Anatolian Steppe Ecosystems
  • Contribute to vulnerability analyses for developing EBA for biodiversity, ecosystem services and livelihoods
  • Contribute to the vulnerability analysis for winter wheat crops and related socio-ecological systems;
  • Interpret the results of the both analysis in implementing EBA approach;
  • Asses the gap analysis undertaken and institutional mapping exercises conducted with relevant government departments and research institutions;
  • Provide inputs to the regular coordination meetings, Project Steering Committee (PSC);
  • Prepare technical reports on the interpreted results;
  • Liaise with the project team in providing the efficient coordination during the implementation
  • Provide assistance for the replication phase and to the documentation of the EBA information background;
  • Act as a resource person in the workshops and meetings during the project implementation;
Carry out other relevant tasks in the project.

 
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
 
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Education\: Advanced university degree in natural science and/or social science,
  • Experience\:

  • A minimum of seven years’ relevant professional experience, including\:
  • Planning, design  and implementation of  vulnerability analysis for EBA;
  • Experience in the area of natural resources, agriculture and environment;
  • -       Experience in application of the logical framework, other strategic planning approaches, M&E methods and data/information analysis;
  •         Experience in designing and implementing M&E reports and programs;
  • Language\: Working knowledge of English (C level) and another limited knowledge of UN language

FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

 
Technical/Functional Skills

•               Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);

•               Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;

•               Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects;

•               Ability to work in a team;

 

Selection Criteria

 

-               Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies i.e. both quantitative and qualitative data collection, processing and analysis;

-               -               A good understanding of nature, environment and agricultural information systems;

--             Must have a high level of computer literacy (competent in MS Office) and good technical report writing skills.

-               Familiarity with the project site and working environment and specific experience in monitoring and evaluation will be an asset

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 Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • 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.
  • Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
  • For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.
 
HOW TO APPLY
 
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
 
Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
 
If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org
 

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