• Job Description

  Req#: 1672699
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  The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

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  • 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 persons 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
  • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

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  Organizational Setting
  The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) 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 centres/divisions/offices at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RAF 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. RAF 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.

  The post is located in the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) in Accra, Ghana.

  Reporting Lines
  The Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network) reports to the Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network)/Team Leader.

  Technical Focus
  Supports all activities of FAO Representative Network (FAOR) and performs liaison functions related to the management of the FAO Representations within RAF.

  Key Results
  Research, technical analysis, and office management related services to support the delivery of programmes, products, and services at regional level and globally in coordination with other Regional Offices.

  Key Functions
  • Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and contributes to the introduction of corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties in particular other regions; ensures follow-up actions;
  • Contributes to policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
  • Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
  • Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
  • Assists with outreach and communication-related activities; reviews and contributes to the development of learning materials, conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

  Specific Functions
  • Supports country-level actions guided by FAO's country Programming Frameworks (CPFs), subregional and regional priority frameworks and higher-level strategic frameworks of the Organization in order to transform FAO's knowledge products into country-level results and impacts;
  • Reviews request proposals related to country office budgets, operations, administration/management and recommend appropriate actions/decisions;
  • Prepares consolidated Periodic Budgetary Reports (PBR) on Country Offices, including preparation of staff planning according to expected occupancy of posts across various organisational outputs as well as the staff recovery cost programme (SCR);
  • Contributes to the preparation of the biennial Programme of Work and Budget for RAF and in particular the FAOR Network and also the development of result based management and concept and policies;
  • Coordinates and consolidates the preparation of FAO Country Offices yearly financial plan, budget allotments and budget revisions as required including SCR;
  • Liaises with relevant headuqarters’ units, in particular the Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) and units related to the corporate logistics and operational support on policy and procedural matters to facilitate the solution of operational administrative and financial problems in FAO Representations to implement new systems, policies and procedures and make recommendations thereon;
  • Contributes to the monitoring, review and reporting of FAOs field programme operated by FAORs at country level and provides related operational support;
  • Monitors data base records of Government Cash and in-kind contributions to FAO Country Offices;
  • Contributes to ensuring the implementation of improvement of offices premises and their compliance with the Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS);
  • Interacts with internal and external auditors and prepare replies to audit observations and queries in coordination with the Team Leader/Programme Officer (FAOR Network) the focal point on country audit matters;
  • Performs other related duties as required.
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  CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

  Minimum Requirements
  • Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, finance, social science or a related field;
  • Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration, budget/finance, or related area;
  • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabi, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

  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;
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, financial planning monitoring and budgeting, programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation preferably at international level;
  • Understanding of UN or FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset;
  • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) is an asset.

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  FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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  GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
  • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

  CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

  A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
  Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
  • Dependency allowances
  • Rental subsidy
  • Education grant for children
  • Home leave travel
  • 30 working days of annual leave per year
  • Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
  • International health insurance; optional life insurance
  • Disability protection

  FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
  • elements of family-friendly policies
  • flexible working arrangements
  • standards of conduct.
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  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
  • 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/
  • 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.

  If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

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• About the company

  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

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