National DRM Specialist

Home Based - May require travel

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- FAO Representation in Ethiopia (FAOET)GCP/ETH/102/EC Project
Closing Date: Closed

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Organizational Setting

FAO Ethiopia, in support of the Government of Ethiopia, has developed the project entitled “Support the Government of Ethiopia to enhance food security information, national social protection and disaster risk management systems” (in short\: ProAct). The overarching goal is to contribute towards cost-effective, resilient and sustainable food security and nutrition solutions for the vulnerable households living in pastoral areas. The project encompasses three components\: (i) Institutionalization of the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC), (ii) DRM mainstreaming into the agricultural sector and coordination between the federal and regional levels, and (iii) support to the national productive safety nets programme (PSNP). To implement the component (ii) and in coordination with colleagues involved in the other components, FAO Ethiopia is hiring a National DRM Coordinator.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR), the direct technical supervision of the International DRM Consultant, and in close technical and administrative relation with other colleagues of FAO Ethiopia, the National DRM Coordinator will perform the tasks below.

Technical Focus

Coordinate the implementation of DRM activities of the ProAct project.

Tasks and responsibilities

Support the International DRM Consultant to engage regional and federal stakeholders in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR) to identify capacities available for development and implementation of the Agriculture Sector DRM Plan
Develop the DRM component implementation plan, Agriculture Sector DRM Plan and associated documents
Assist the development and signature process of MOU and LoA with identified partners at the regional level
Facilitate workshops and meetings for DRM awareness raising and capacity building in coordination with MoALR
Establish, maintain and coordinate effective linkages between different stakeholders involved in the agriculture sector at federal and regional levels in coordination with the DRM component manager
Support in monitoring of project component outputs, and ensure both institutional and technical capacities are available for quality and timely development of DRM component outputs
Support the recruitment process of consultants and contracting of implementing partners, whenever applicable
Support the organisation of the learning events of the projects at the regional level
Organize regular field monitoring visits of project activities and partner organizations
Provide inputs for effective communication with stakeholders
Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements\:
University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, rural development, management and or related discipline
At least 12 years of professional experience in DRM/DRR resilience projects at managerial level combining strategic planning, policy dialogue, monitoring, implementation and supervision of staff. Five years of experience in capacity building and facilitating trainings
Very good knowledge of English
Nationals of Ethiopia

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building effective relationships
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
Open to change and ability to manage complexity
Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a multicultural environment
Capacity to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time to meet goals in a high-pressure environment
Working experience at regional and field levels
Working knowledge and experience working with the Bureau of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources
Working knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation
Experience in coordination and implementing of humanitarian relief and or development project preferably in one or more of the areas which include Agriculture, Livelihoods & economic development, food security and resilience
Demonstrated competence to support institutional capacity building processes
Demonstrated ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
Strong communication, writing and presentation skills in English

Selection Criteria\:
Extent and depth of knowledge and experience in DRM/DRR
Breadth of coordination experience and demonstrated ability to prepare work plans, budgets and reports
Demostrable experience in awareness raising and capacity building for disaster risk management
Knowledge of UN and/or EU procedures will be an advantage

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 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
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

This vacancy is now closed.