FAO recrute 01 Emergency Programme Specialist – Monitoring and Report
FAO
Mogadiscio, Somalia
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description – Emergency Programme Specialist – Monitoring and Report (2301885)
Job Description
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2301885
Emergency Programme Specialist – Monitoring and Report
Job Posting: 23/Jun/2023
Closure Date: 07/Jul/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRSOM – FAO Representation in Somalia
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Somalia-Mogadiscio
Duration: Up to 6 months, with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
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 key mission of the FAO Representation in Somalia, which is led by FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist and support the national government to develop policies, strategies and programme aimed at accelerating the Implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the area of FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. More specifically, FAO’s response aims to address national needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources and respond to recurrent emergencies. The current portfolio of activities of the FAO Representation in Somalia includes a wide scope of technical support interventions ranging from policy support through livestock and crop production, to natural resource management, Nutrition, value chain, food security analysis and water and land information management. FAO is also implementing several emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions, with the support of its five field offices and close to 400 staff in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative of Somalia, and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme of FAO Somalia and the Emergency Programme Coordinator and in close coordination with FAO Emergency units and Programme team.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will provide support to the Emergency Unit members and country offices units in the production and management of information analysis and products, consolidation, and synthesis of data, Emergency Preparedness and Response documents quality reviews, etc. for integrated emergency preparedness and response scale-up at Country Office (CO) level.
Tasks and responsibilities
– Monitors the progress of both pipeline and ongoing projects at national level and prepares relevant reports and briefs according to pre-established formats.
– Identifies projects/programmes facing problems and draws them to the attention of responsible officers/units concerned and follows up with budget holders on projects/programmes.
– Contributes to programme development and project formulation processes in accordance with the relevant procedures and in conformity with relevant FAO priorities and Strategic Framework.
– Cooperates with the funding liaison units and other units in the mobilization of resources required for technical assistance projects.
– Ensures close oversight of project appraisal and approval processes in line with the revised Project Cycle guidelines and undertakes necessary follow-up actions with relevant departments/units.
– Provides support to the budget holders in ensuring the provision of scheduled inputs including experts, consultants, equipment, fellowships, training, and sub-contracts, and technical backstopping, and monitors their timely execution, in line with project work plans.
– Monitors timely action relating to preparation of delivery estimates, pipeline reviews and preparation of project related reports (progress and terminal reports).
– Participates in the analysis of technical and operational backstopping requirements for the field programme in collaboration with the respective budget holders.
– Acts as focal point, oversees, and coordinates the collection and storage of information and documents.
– Provides guidance and advice to project budget holders on procedural issues relating to project operations.
– Monitors the completion of field projects and follows up with budget holders to ensure the timely submission of terminal reports and operational and financial closure of projects.
– Performs other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in business administration, international relations, or related field (agriculture, business administration and management, or other fields related to the work of the Organization); Advanced university degree in the mentioned areas is an added advantage.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific and policy documents and in organizing meetings and workshops in developing countries, especially in countries that are vulnerable to disaster or other emergency risks.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). For PSA, 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.
• Relevance experience in supporting programme formulation and implementation of emergency and rehabilitation programmes.
• Relevance of experience in collecting, analysing, and summarizing technical information and data.
• Familiarity with standard office and data analysis software.
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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