National Mindanao and Emergency Preparedness and Response Group (natural and human-induced) - Team Leader
Philippines
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Philippines
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Managerial positions
- FAO REPRESENTATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
- 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 FAOâs approach to development assistance in Mindanao focuses on supporting the rehabilitation of agriculture and fisheries-based livelihoods, accelerating agriculture-based enterprises and increasing access to sustainable energy, and resilience to risk in municipalities affected by natural disasters and conflict. To help realize the larger goal of contributing to the attainment of sustainable peace and development and inclusive growth in the Bangsamoro areas, FAO interventions will include, among others\:
Restoring and increasing the productivity of agriculture and fisheries-based livelihoods of smallholder farmers and marginalized fishers, decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants and their families Enhancing the competitiveness of farm households, particularly women, to establish and manage microenterprises
Reporting Lines The National Mindanao and Emergency Preparedness and Response Group (natural and human-induced) - Team Leader will be under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in the Philippines, and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), the responsibilities of FAOPH Programme Unit Project Development and Management Team - Group Leader for Mindanao and Emergency Preparedness and Response (including natural and human-induced disasters) cover two areas\: managerial responsibilities to the Mindanao and Emergency Preparedness and Response Group (MERG) and expansion of FAOPH portfolio through project identification, formulation, funding and implementation backstopping support. Technical Focus
Tasks and responsibilities Managerial Responsibilities as National MERG Team Leader\:
Expansion of FAO Portfolio Through Project Identification, Formulation, Funding and Implementation Backstopping\:
⢠Ensure representation and visibility of FAO in relevant priority areas where it has comparative advantage through establishing close coordination with the identified focal persons(s) and line agencies, namely Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa), Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries â Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DAF-ARMM), and other key government agencies related to Mindanao and Emergency Response;
⢠Provide technical guidance and serve as resource person as needed, in the conduct of capacity building activities (e.g. farmer field schools, farm business schools, community-based Mindanao and Emergency Response); ⢠Prepare and submit progress reports mentioning activities undertaken, problems encountered if any, and other documents that may be required periodically; and ⢠Represent FAO in meetings and other activities related to Mindanao and Emergency Response. Others\:
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Minimum Requirements
- The candidate must have an advance degree in the field of agriculture
- At least 10 years practical experience in the planning and implementation of agriculture and emergency response programmes at the field level
- Language requirement\: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Tagalog
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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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 recognized 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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