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Programme Officer (Decent Rural Employment)

Rome

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Labour Market Policy
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Social Policies and Rural Institutions Division, ESP
  • Closing Date: Closed

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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
• People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• 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
The Social Policies and Rural Institutions Division (ESP) coordinates FAO's work on social protection, gender equality, decent rural employment, rural institutions and people's empowerment, and the right to food. It is responsible for working with member countries and other partners to reduce rural poverty through strengthening social protection systems, diversifying rural employment opportunities, reducing gender gaps and other social inequalities in agriculture, strengthening producer organizations, improving the rural poor's access to productive resources and rural services, and achieving the overall goal of realizing the human right to adequate food for all.
The post is located in the Social Policies and Rural Institutions Division (ESP).

 
Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Officer leading the Decent Rural Employment (DRE) Team of ESP.
 
Technical Focus
Support the implementation of DRE Team's portfolio of projects on green jobs and youth employment. In this regard, the Programme Officer will assist in formulating, managing and implementing assigned projects, activities and initiatives, including those related to capacity building, knowledge management and dissemination.
 
Key Results
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programmes/projects.
 
Key Functions
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation;
• Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions;
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies;
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
• Undertakes outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
• Coordinates activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
 
Specific Functions
• Supports the provision of policy and technical assistance to selected member countries as well as FAO's technical and decentralized units on DRE with particular focus on green jobs and youth employment;
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices on DRE promotion, with particular focus on green jobs and youth employment;
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams fostering the FAO internal uptake of DRE and Green Economy priorities and contributes to develop and expand partnerships on DRE and Green Economy with UN and other development partners at the global, regional and national level;
• Supports FAO Representations and country teams in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of country work plans related to green jobs and youth employment by guaranteeing participatory monitoring, performance assessment, and supervising national coordinators;
• Collaborates in capacity development activities involving the development of tools and guidance materials related to DRE, green jobs, and youth employment promotion, planning and organizing of seminars and training workshops at regional and national level, in collaboration with decentralized offices, and the preparation of related information materials, including online tools;
• Coordinates outreach and communication activities related to the programme activities as well as opportunities for interregional dialogue and sharing of good practices.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
 
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international development, international relations or a related field;
• Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area;
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian.
 
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Team Work
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
 
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;
• Extent and relevance of experience in designing, coordinating and implementing development programmes and projects on decent rural employment, with particular focus on green jobs and youth employment;
• Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and liaising with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, national authorities, donors and stakeholders;
• Extent of knowledge of FAO's project cycle and related policies and procedures is an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate meetings and training activities;
• Extent and relevance of experience in drafting reports and briefs on green jobs and youth employment;
• Working knowledge of English and French or Spanish is considered a strong asset.
 
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