DRM Programme 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:
- Project and Programme Management
- 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 DRM Programme, to be seconded to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources.

Reporting Lines

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

Technical Focus

Assist in the implementation of the DRM component of the ProAct project.

Tasks and responsibilities

Support the FAO DRM Consultant to engage with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources (MoALR) for development and implementation of the Agriculture Sector DRM Plan;
Establish, maintain and coordinate continuous effective linkages with the different departments of the MoALR involved in the DRM Plan in coordination with the FAO DRM Consultant and the DRM-ATF chair and co-chair;
Support the MoALR ownership , development and mainstreaming of a comprehensive work plan for the project component with focus on the DRM institutional and legal frameworks, information management, communication and action planning;
Support the MoALR ownership and development of a capacity building strategy (including advocacy, networking, action planning and training activities);
Support the design and implement a DRM situational analysis led by the MoALR (including DRM institutional and legal frameworks, information management, communication and action planning);
Support the development of the MoALR led DRM component implementation plan, Agriculture Sector DRM Plan and associated documents;
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 facilitation of workshops and meetings for DRM awareness raising and capacity building in coordination with MoALR;
Provide continuous DRM Technical Advice to the MoALR;
Support the exit strategy and project’s component completion report in close collaboration and consultation with relevant stakeholders; and
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;
Five years of experience in implementation, monitoring and coordination of projects related to information management and communication, to disaster risk management, agriculture and food security. Five years of experience in capacity building and facilitating trainings;
Nationals of Ethiopia
Very good knowledge of English

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 in monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated competence to support institutional capacity building processes
Demonstrated ability to liaise with multiple UN, NGOs, governmental, and media agencies
Relevant understanding and experience in institutional mainstreaming, institutional change and institutional reform
Strong communication, writing and presentation skills in English

Selection Criteria\:
Experience in disaster risk management
Experience in facilitating trainings
Extent and depth of knowledge and experience in coordination of multi-stakeholders
Practical experience in planning, managing and executing complex projects
Knowledge and experience working with Bureau of Agriculture and/or Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Resources;
Breadth of coordination experience and demonstrated ability to prepare work plans, budgets and report
Relevant 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/