FAO
Applicants who meet the requirements listed below may be contacted for assessment for upcoming FAOR vacancies in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC). FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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 .
The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed byFAO Representatives (FAORs), is to assist 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.
Reporting Lines
The FAOR reports to and works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) and where applicable, under the technical supervision of the Subregional Coordinator of the Caribbean (SLC); he/she manages and is accountable for the FAO country programme, office, resources, and staff. The FAOR works closely with the Regional Leadership Team and is supported by the Regional/Subregional Office and headquarters’ technical, administrative, and operational staff, as appropriate.
The FAOR also reports to the Resident Coordinator (RC) on matters related to his/her respective contributions to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and work towards the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and is an active and accountable member of the UNCT as defined in the approved United Nations ‘Management and Accountability Framework’ that operationalizes the RC/UNCT relationships, in accordance with the General Assembly resolution 72/279 and is also an active member of the Humanitarian Country Team, where relevant.
Technical Focus
The FAOR leads FAO’s response to national priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda and to advocate for action and acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as established in FAO’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) in line with the FAO Strategic Framework, in the framework of the Four Betters, with particular focus on the Programme Priority Areas (PPAs) such as the Hand-in-Hand Initiative as a resource mobilization tool, accelerators as innovation/digitalization, and cross-cutting themes as gender and youth; as well as FAO’s contributions to the UNSDCFs.
Key Results
The FAOR leads and manages the FAO Country Office and represents FAO in his/her country(ies) of accreditation, developing, maintaining, and enhancing collaboration with the host government and other key stakeholders on development and humanitarian issues. The FAOR represents FAO in the country and is responsible for the management of host country relations and FAO interests in dealing with government, international and local organizations, as well as networks and media in the country. The FAOR exemplifies the United Nations Standards of Conduct and as a manager promotes teamwork, inclusion and empowerment of staff and counterparts.
Key Functions
Represent and advocate the work of the Organization:
- represent FAO towards national authorities, partners and stakeholders;
- advocate FAO’s policy positions in the relevant national fora, represent FAO in the national media, and implement a proactive communications strategy to raise awareness of FAO with the general public;
- support UN joint communication efforts and speak with ‘one voice’ in delivering the 2030 Agenda;
- facilitate timely access by national stakeholders to FAO’s knowledge resources and global public goods;
- provide leadership on food security and agriculture policy as well as operational matters within the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator System;
- lead the overall emergency response preparedness, coordination, and response at the country level, in cooperation with government, UN Country Team/Humanitarian Country Team and Cluster/sector activities and related resource mobilization efforts.
Develop And Operationalize The CPF Derived From UNSDCF
- support the country’s efforts towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in line with FAO’s mandate and Strategic Objectives;
- lead, in line with national priorities and in consultation with national stakeholders and partners, the timely development of the CPF, and the Country Work Plan (CWP) in accordance with and derived from the UNSDCF process and related FAO programmes, projects and/or other activities (such as normative and policy functions);
- lead the analysis of the country situation, providing, when necessary, updates and alerts on key events and trends, including for the UN Country Common Analysis (CCA);
- lead FAO’s contribution to the UN common planning and programming frameworks, i.e. CCAs, UNSDCFs (former UNDAFs), Consolidated Appeal Processes (CAPs), Humanitarian Action Plans, Flash Appeals, Joint Programmes, etc.;
- advise and collaborate with internal partners to raise awareness of country priorities and needs, and support their inclusion in corporate and regional policies;
- lead the dialogue and liaise with national government authorities on issues of FAO’s mandate.
Build Partnerships And Mobilize Resources
- support the operationalization of the CPF and the UNSDCF;
- support the establishment of effective partnerships and collaborations with governments, donors, civil societies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the UN, and other international organizations;
- lead country-level mobilization of extrabudgetary resources, making maximum use of the expertise available in the Decentralized Offices;
- support the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator in strategically positioning the UN in the country and in joint UN resource mobilization efforts.
Programme Implementation And Monitoring
- ensure that programmes are managed and monitored effectively and in compliance with corporate policies as well as procedures;
- mobilize technical backstopping to FAO projects, in line with corporate norms, standards and procedures;
- provide (when requested), technical support services in FAO’s areas of competence in the country(ies) of assignment, as well as other countries of the subregion;
- operate as budget holder for national projects entrusted to him/her;
- oversee the effective implementation of FAO programmes and projects, lead periodic reviews, monitor the CPF and FAO components in the development of UNSDCF and Joint Programmes, and ensure timely reporting, including to the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator as well as the UN Country Team on jointly agreed results;
- report results as per corporate reporting requirements in a timely manner;
- address issues in real-time to minimize reputational and financial risks for FAO.
Effectively Manage The Office, Personnel And Financial Resources
- lead and manage the Country Office and ensure effective as well as efficient use of human and financial resources, in line with corporate policies and administrative procedures, ensuring that internal control mechanisms are in place and enforced;
- manage all matters related to the security and safety of FAO personnel and their eligible dependents whilst ensuring full adherence to the UN Security Policy, rules and regulations as well as to security-related instructions issued by FAO;
- improve the observance of legal, statutory, or regulatory obligations; FAO’s ethical standards and its internal Human Resources rules and policies, including the application of FAO zero tolerance policies on prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, and gender parity. Promote and nurture staff development in addition to welfare;
- identify and implement effective and efficient controls that better respond to operational risks faced in achieving FAO’s objectives, including preparation and implementation of Anti-Fraud Control plans;
- maintain and improve the reliability, appropriateness and timeliness of financial and non-financial information;
- reduce losses and waste of assets as well as resources, whether through misdirected effort, avoidable errors, mismanagement, abuse or fraud;
- ensure that a gender focal point is designated as required by the FAO Gender Equality Policy;
- sustain and increase the confidence among Members and other stakeholders in the reliability, resilience and efficiency of FAO’s management systems .
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in an area related to the activities of the Organization, e.g. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery or Rural development, etc.;
- Ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes;
- Working knowledge (Level C – proficiency) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of Spanish.
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential, in both programmatic areas and fostering government relationships.
- Extent and relevance of experience in developing and managing country field programmes from design to delivery (programme/project identification, formulation, analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
- Extent and relevance of experience in the coordination and/or management of technical cooperation projects and programmes, including emergency, recovery and rehabilitation related programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization .
- Extent and relevance of experience in negotiating and cooperating with national governments, intergovernmental organizations and other institutions as well as in designing collaborative networks and joint programmes.
- Working knowledge of another FAO language is considered a strong asset.
Job Posting
08/Dec/2023
Closure Date
05/Jan/2024, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit
FLJAM – FAO Representation in Jamaica
Job Type
Staff position
Type of Requisition
Senior-level
Grade Level
P-5
Primary Location
Jamaica-Kingston
Duration
Fixed tern: One year renewable
Post Number
0136123
CCOG Code
1A11
- 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 the 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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