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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
- FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Near Est and North Africa is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RNE develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
Reporting Lines
The coordinator reports directly to RNE Senior Economist and works closely with relevant units of FAO-HQ and the relevant colleagues from the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Division.
Technical Focus
Supporting the implementation of the TCP RAB 3902 project “Promoting Food Safety Innovation Hub through South- South and Triangular Cooperation and establishing a Researchers Network”.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Map active existing university and NGO network in the agrifood sector
• Assess the recommendation of the previous work on promoting network of universities as to their application and feasibility to initiate resource mobilization activities.
• Develop a database of universities and experts and link to FAO’s SSTC gateway
• Conduct (virtual) dialogue(s) with partners in order to map the innovative areas of collaboration for the agrifood sector, based on the innovative solutions that are available within the network and can be of interest to NENA region.
• Identify specific areas of collaboration between the partners that are relevant for the agrifood system transformation and can be replicated in NENA region.
• Establish formal SSTC Researchers’ Network mechanism (Mailing/Working Group) and selection of the SSTC modalities to be used to disseminate the knowledge/solutions/technology/innovation available.
• Implement one concrete collaboration with Universities/Centre of Excellence/Research Institute (including from NENA, UK, and others) for joint delivery using the SSTC mechanism.
• Establish collaboration between this Researchers Network and the Network of Experts on Agriculture Trade for the RNE region.
• Design the project concept/documents Road Map to sustain and scale up the activities of Food Safety Innovation Hub and SSTC Researchers’ Network.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in agriculture (economics, agribusiness, digital agriculture, agriculture innovation systems), development studies, social science, innovation, computer science and engineering or related studies or any other relevant degree.
• At least three years of relevant professional working experience in similar environment.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages\: Arabic,
French, Spanish, Chinese or Russian (for consultants). Working knowledge of English (for PSA).
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
• Extent and relevance of experience in conducting agricultural sector analysis and/or supporting the planning, design, implementation of agricultural and IT projects, setting digital standards and frameworks and knowledge dissemination
• Extent and relevance of experience in facilitation of sprint programmes such as hackathons, incubators and/or accelerators
• Extent and relevance of experience working with agri-tech start-ups and scaling innovation with focus on food safety
• Awareness of the global, regional and country-level digital initiatives
• Familiarity with the ecosystem surrounding digital agriculture and the capabilities and services required by FAO
• Demonstrated organization, research, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills with demonstrated capacity to work in a fast-pace, high pressure environment
• Limited knowledge of Arabic and French is an asset
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
- For more information, visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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