FAO recruits 01 Reporting Specialist

FAO recruits 01 Reporting Specialist

FAO

Juba, South Sudan

Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Job Description – Reporting Specialist (2101822)

Job Description CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2101822 Reporting Specialist
Closure Date: 12/Jul/2021, 11:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FRSSDJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: South Sudan-JubaDuration: 6 months with possible extensionPost Number: N/A
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations, and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discriminationAll selected candidates, therefore, will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityThe incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization  Organizational SettingThe main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representatives, is to assistant governments to  develop policies , programmes 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 FAO Representation in South Sudan is organizes in three main units: programme, Operations and administration. The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management, food information systems is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will coordinate and be assigned.
Reporting LinesReports to the Operations Officer

Technical FocusCompile, write, edit and review progress, interim and final reports using Project Documents, Agreements (background information) and the above-mentioned progress reports from the field, liaising with project staff as appropriate. During this process, the Reporting Officer will adhere to FAO’s Reporting and Editorial Guidelines and templates to ensure consistency and correct use of language.

Tasks and responsibilities· Consolidate information provided by technical and operational staff for the preparation of draft progress and final reports. The reports should include photographs, maps and other information as appropriate.

· Collaborate with the Head of Office, project staff, IPs and headquarters (Technical Divisions, TCE/TCSR) to finalize report contents for final submission to TCE Reporting Unit, ensuring at all steps the timely clearance and the editorial quality of the reports.
· Take appropriate measures to dispatch progress and final reports to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner, and act as reporting focal point, liaising with donors and partners as necessary.
· Assist in coordinating the gathering of programme/project data at the field level (implementing partners [IP] and FAO staff).
· Supervise and train the national Reporting Officer and support day-to-day tasks.
· Manage an information system to monitor reports.
· Assist in the drafting and reviewing/editing of project-related documents.
· Contribute to enhancing and promoting FAO and donor visibility related to specific donor-funded projects, as well as general visibility initiatives on FAO programmes (bulletins, newsletters, posters, etc).
Assist the Communication Officer in preparing the bi-weekly Operational Update.Perform other related duties as requested.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements   University degree in Social Sciences, International  Development
Minimum 5 years of working experience in reporting, programme/project implementation, copy-editingWorking knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for Consultants. For PSA.SBS working knowledge of English is sufficient. FAO Core CompetenciesResults Focus
TeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional SkillsExcellent writing editorial skills with good attention to details
Good interpersonal, communications skillsSound knowledge and experience in writing reportsAbility to use own initiative, multi-task and excellent organizational skillsGood knowledge of the UN system, procedures and operational activities would be an advantage Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO 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 listIf you are in possession of language certificate/s from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT), please attach the certificate/s when submitting the application.
For more information, visit the FAO employment website HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline
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