International Programme Coordinator
Addis Ababa
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Addis Ababa
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- FLETH
- Closing Date: Closed
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
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 main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs 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. The assignment is in the FAO Representation in Ethiopia that is responsible for developing, promoting and overseeing strategies for addressing country priorities and implementing programmes and projects related to country food, agriculture and rural development priorities. Under the overall supervision of FAO Representation in Ethiopia and in close collaboration with the Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia. Reporting Lines The Programme Coordinator will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative of Ethiopia and under the direct supervision of the FAO Deputy Representative of Ethiopia. As the coordinator of the Agriculture Task Force - ATF (Agriculture Cluster), he/she will work impartially with all members of the ATF and its sub-components, and will serve and represent the group as a whole, and not as an agency officer. Technical Focus The objective of a country level ATF Coordinator is to ensure timely, coherent and effective food security response to the current chronic and acute sector’s priorities. As a Programme Coordinator, the objective is to provide technical support and advice on main issues related to the Country Office programme and building collaboration and partnerships to enhance the objectives of the programme. The role of the Programme Coordinator is to develop and implement assigned programme/projects and to lead and facilitate the humanitarian process as set out in the IASC through\: Tasks and responsibilities
The ATF coordinator will work impartially with all members of the ATF, serving and representing the group as a whole. She/he will work closely with the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator or their designated official as required |
Advanced University degree (for Consultants) or University Degree (for PSAs) in political science, international relations, agriculture, economics or closely related fields
Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, international cooperation or related area;
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other official FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for COF.REG . For PSA.SBS the requirement is a working knowledge of English.
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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