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International Programme Coordinator

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • 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
  • Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends, participation in impact evaluation or equivalent studies
  • Carry out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities
  • Provide substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions
  • Assist in the implementation and management of projects/programmes
  • Provide technical and managerial supervision to staff assigned to him/her
  • Undertake outreach activities; participate in and make presentations on assigned topics/activities
  • Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive support, data collection
  • Coordinate with national/local authorities, state institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors
  • Establish and maintain appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms
  • Ensure appropriate attention to priority cross-cutting and cross-sectorial issues (e.g. gender, protection, environment, age, human rights, etc.)
  • Support and coordinate programming and roll out of the Durable Solutions Initiative (DSI).
  • Support inter-agency efforts towards partnerships and resource mobilization to expand support to displacement affected communities under the DSI.
  • Coordinate needs assessments, analysis, advocacy messages
  • Harmonize response and targeting approaches
  • Undertake advocacy and resource mobilization
  • Perform any other task, as requested by the supervisor

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


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
  • 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

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • 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 programme coordination
  • Ability to work and plan at strategic as well as operational levels
  • Work experience with inter-governmental bodies and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Understanding of the international humanitarian response architecture, including coordination mechanisms, humanitarian reform and action, and funding mechanisms
  • Facilitation, presentation and communication skills
  • Work experience with Government and development partners in Ethiopia is essential
  • Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel frequently to rural areas of Ethiopia
  • Quality of both oral and written communication skills
  • Extent of experience with UN, intergovernmental and international organizations in technical assistance mechanisms

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
  • 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, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@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 other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the Taleo website at http\://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through Taleo will be considered.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

Vacancies will be removed from Taleo 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

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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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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