Jobs Kenya

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  • National Project Personnel – Logistics

    National Project Personnel – Logistics

    Tasks And Responsibilities

    Support logistics operations including all logistics assets maximize efficiency and ensures regular maintenance in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes;
    Ensure integrity of transport information, including commodity tracking in the standard systems and maintains transport information for reporting purposes;
    Ensure FAO standard logistics forms are consistently used, readily available, and completed accurately and electronically by the inspection company, transporters, vendors and field personnel;
    Ensure adequate logistics preparedness through contingency planning and continuous logistics preparedness reviews;
    Establishes comprehensive purchase orders delivery tracking system in order to be informed of the status of accomplishment of purchase order deliveries at all stages of supply chain.
    Coordinate logistics operations with other organizations in the area and provides logistics support to ongoing air, land, sea, or rail operations in the area;
    Ensure maximum availability and implementation of controls and monitoring mechanisms for all logistics assets such as vehicles, generators, computers and all other technical items using either petrol, diesel or kerosene to maximize efficiency and ensure regular maintenance.
    Establish stock movement, fleet and logistics reports based on logistics movements and distributes them according to requirements;
    Monitor regular and timely transmission of pipeline, logistics monitoring information, stock levels and distribution status to programmes and logistics focal point at national level.
    Establish stock movement, fleet and logistics reports based on logistics movements and distributes them according to requirements;
    Liaise with vendors and the procurement unit to obtain needed materials with particular attention to cost control, quality and timely delivery;
    Ensure appropriate logistics filing systems to include all equipment manuals, maintenance schedules; filing of all, waybills, inspection reports, copies of invoices, delivery notes – orders (national and international) to ensure accurate tracking and documentation for audit purposes;
    Perform other duties as requested.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

    Minimum Requirements

    University Degree, preferably in business administration or economics (preferably transport economics), logistics, finance, budget, public administration or related fields or extensive logistics experience
    Ten years of relevant experience at the national level in logistics management, administration, procurement, finance or budget more than five years in a management level position;
    Working knowledge (level c) of English and Swahili
    Must be a national of Kenya.

    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
    Extent and relevance of experience at the national and international levels in logistics management including transportation operations risks and logistics preparedness
    Extent and relevance of experience in managing integrated air, sea, and land transport operations

    Additional Information

    FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
    Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
    Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
    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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
    Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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    jobs.fao.org

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (Meal) Specialist

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (Meal) Specialist

    Tasks And Responsibilities

    Provide MEAL support to RTEA and stakeholders, including donors, government counterparts and implementing partners as and when required;
    Provide MEAL support for RTEA resource mobilization activities;
    Manage (and where possible improve) the existing MEAL framework in coordination with the FNS-REPRO country M&E teams/focal points. Ensure regular follow up and quality control, with incoming data/information validated and shared through FNS-REPRO’s central repository;
    Provide technical support, training and mentoring/coaching to FNS-REPRO country office staff on MEAL, when and as required;
    Support the FNS-REPRO regional project manager in updating and simplifying the project logical framework, including the finalization and monthly updating of the programme dashboard;
    Proactively share information, contribute to preparing progress and technical reports and other information related to the programme, in particular feeding into FNS-REPRO’s annual adaptive programming cycle;
    Manage and improve accountability mechanisms implemented at country level (e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms) and provide recommendations to address any gaps and opportunities to ensure full implementation in line with FAO’s approach to AAP;
    Support the lessons learning and knowledge management processes in FNS-REPRO;
    Provide coordination support between FNS-REPRO country M&E teams, RTEA, WUR and MEAL/KM teams at FAO headquarters;
    Performs other duties as required.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in economics, statistics, development or related fields.
    Minimum of five years of relevant experience implementing MEAL activities in the development/humanitarian sector.
    Full competence of tools for collection, data management & presentation and statistical analysis (including ODK, KoBo Toolbox, Power BI, STATA and advanced excel).
    Working knowledge of English and Swahili
    National of Kenya.

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills

    Extent and relevance of experience in implementing and coordinating MEAL activities, preferably in UN, government or non-governmental organizations.
    Demonstrated work experience in MEAL framework formulation and operationalization.
    Experience in training/capacity-building on MEAL issues.
    Experience in the implementation of accountability frameworks.
    Proven familiarity with food security and agriculture indicators
    Previous working experience with UN and/or international organizations will be an asset.
    Knowledge and experience of FAO systems and databases and corporate applications is considered an asset.
    Ability to analyse data, synthesize complex technical information, and communicate it clearly and concisely through written technical reports;
    Ability to present information and data in understandable tables and graphs;
    Strong oral communications skills;
    Excellent strategic visioning, creative thinking and problem solving skills;
    High level of integrity and accountability, commitment, and flexible approaches to work;
    Ability to work under pressure and within multidisciplinary teams of different cultural backgrounds

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  • Economist (IPC Food Security)

    Economist (IPC Food Security)

    Key Results

    Comprehensive technical, statistical, analytical and/or policy analysis services and the development of specialized tools, methodologies, systems and/or databases to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of the programme of work and related products, projects, publications, and services.

    Key Functions

    Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams and short term work groups, leads and/or participates in divisional teams, participates in Organization-wide committees, project teams and working groups and provides specialized expertise on international technical networks and or technical policy and standard setting bodies.
    Develops technical, statistical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related tools, methodologies, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, products, projects and services.
    Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative tools and methodologies, flagship publications/technical reports and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical specialist and/or policy advice and expertise.
    Responds to requests and provides technical/policy advice, assistance and solutions to Regional, Subregional, and Country Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
    Promotes international cooperation and collaboration, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings and conferences.
    Collaborates in capacity development activities involving knowledge sharing, the organization of training workshops, seminars, and meetings as well as the development of related materials and online tools and information kits.
    Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with Corporate Strategy and divisional plans.

    Specific Functions

    Manages/coordinates a team of GSU food security experts to support a GSP thematic area or the implementation of all GSP activities in a specific geographical region/area.
    Coordinates the implementation of IPC capacity building activities, including the facilitation of IPC training and analysis events, the promotion of the IPC certification campaign, the establishment of an IPC community of practitioners, and the implementation of the IPC cross-country learning exchange programme.
    Provides technical leadership and oversight to assure the highest quality and compliance of IPC analysis, including by conducting/coordinating IPC real time and retroactive quality reviews, providing follow-up technical support to IPC country technical working groups, and documenting lessons learnt.
    Contributes to and coordinates information sharing to ensure that learning from IPC implementation feeds into IPC technical development, communication and information management.
    Promotes the institutionalization of IPC by supporting the integration of IPC activities into existing structures and systems at country and regional level, as well as by helping countries develop and implement IPC consolidation strategies.
    Promotes and facilitates a multiagency ownership of the IPC among the different partner agencies through regular communication, information sharing and by strengthening the engagement of IPC global partners in the implementation of the IPC GSP at global, regional and country level.
    Leads the development and implementation of global joint and multi-partner initiatives and coordinates the development of global IPC products.
    Contributes to the development and update of the IPC strategy and follows up on strategy implementation and preparation and implementation of strategic meetings.
    Performs other duties as required.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

    Minimum Requirements

    Advanced university degree in economics, agriculture, nutrition, social science, political science or a related field.
    Seven years of relevant experience in economic and food security and vulnerability analysis and/or food security programme coordination with food security analysis including familiarity with different methodologies and indicators.
    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and French.

    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 food security and vulnerability analysis and/or food security programme coordination with food security analysis, including familiarity with different methodologies and indicators.
    Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in IPC analysis and training.
    Extent and relevance in leading training and capacity building initiatives and teaching/training skills in a multidisciplinary context.
    Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary teams and multiagency partnerships preferably in multisector and multiagency contexts.
    Certification as IPC Analyst and Trainer is considered a strong asset.

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    jobs.fao.org

  • Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Tasks and responsibilities
    The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office before the beginning of the assignment.
    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

    Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide”  educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. 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 must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
    Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
    Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
    Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
    Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
    Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
    Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.
    Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed duty station prior to the start of the internship assignment.

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills
    Relevant academic study in one of the fields of the Organization.
    Information to applicants

    Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations as well as candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.
    All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.
    Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO, will not be eligible for another internship.
    FAO pays a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.

    Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

    Apply via :

    jobs.fao.org

  • Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Call for Expression Of Interest – Internship Programme For Africa (RAF)

    Tasks and responsibilities
    The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office before the beginning of the assignment.
    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

    Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide”  educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. 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 must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
    Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish).
    Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.
    Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
    Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.
    Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
    Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother or father) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.
    Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed duty station prior to the start of the internship assignment.

    FAO Core Competencies

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills
    Relevant academic study in one of the fields of the Organization.
    Information to applicants

    Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations as well as candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.
    All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.
    Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO, will not be eligible for another internship.
    FAO pays a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.

    Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

    Apply via :

    jobs.fao.org

  • Senior Programme Officer (Operations)

    Senior Programme Officer (Operations)

    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 programmes 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 in partnership with the Federal and State line ministries.

    Reporting Lines

    The Senior Programme Officer (Operations) reports to the FAO Representative.

    Technical Focus

    Planning, organizing, coordinating and reporting to the FAO Representative on programme operations, implementation and monitoring, resources mobilization as well as office management in line with FAO rules, regulations and procedures.

    Key Results

    Provides leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of divisional/office programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with FAO’s Strategic Objectives.

    Key Functions

    Leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary country team, and provides technical leadership in high-level resilience policy analysis, policy networks and/or international policy-making bodies;
    Promotes, develops and implements country-level resilience policies, strategies and programmes in close collaboration with regional/subregional teams and partners;
    Leads the identification of strategic priorities for FAO’s resilience agenda, with specific attention to emergency contexts requiring dedicated efforts in terms of preparedness for and effective management of responses to disasters and crises;
    Leads the development and promotion of the country office’s resource mobilization strategy and its implementation, including through strong donor liaison, as well as ensures timely reporting on projects to resource partners;
    Guides the coordination and operational support to disasters and crises related to agriculture in country;
    Develops strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including line ministries within the Government, United Nations agencies, regional and inter-regional institutions
    Facilitates resilience-related knowledge sharing activities in the country office as well as among Members and regional/subregional entities;
    Promotes lessons learning through the documentation and analysis of information and experience in programmes aimed at enhancing resilience, and facilitates the compilation of good practices for FAO and interested partners
    Coordinates the formulation of project profiles, fully-fledged project documents and ad-hoc reports related to FAO’s resilience strategy and programme;
    Represents the Organization at high-level and international meetings related to country programming.

    Specific Functions

    Acts as the Head of Operations of the Country Office, comprising sections in Operations, Administration and Finance and provide leadership, guidance and operational support to the overall field programme portfolio of the Country Office;
    Leads and manages day-to-day operations on matters relating to the implementation of FAO field programmes, including emergency, rehabilitation and development project operations;
    Leads and/or manages the Country Office’s human and financial resources, to ensure continuity and sustainability of the office human resources (HR) and common costs including rental of premises and accommodations in Field Offices, Shared Common United Nations (UN) costs, Security and other general operating costs;
    Supervises and coordinates the project cycle management from the design and formulation of project proposals, ensuring quality assurance, under different funding arrangements, to final project closure;
    Coordinates project results-based budget preparation, financial control, human resources management, travel/logistics, missions and operations backstopping to field offices;
    Provides oversight over budget management and project expenditures monitoring, including HR planning, PO monitoring, preparation and processing of Budget Revisions, preparation of project financial reports in line with donor requirements and preparation of yearly field programme delivery estimates;
    Coordinates the preparation of financial and programme/project implementation reports, including final statements to governments and donors;
    Oversees the support and strengthening of the operational structure, including training of national personnel, to ensure the necessary operational capacity for the implementation of the FAO field programme is maintained;
    Liaises with FAO subregional, regional and headquarters units to ensure quality in programme and project activities;
    Builds and maintains partnerships with relevant actors to develop capacity for efficient field programme/project delivery;
    Liaises with other UN organizations and partners (non-governmental organizations, national authorities and donors, etc.) at the operational level on emergency response and development assistance;
    Performs other related duties as required.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

    Minimum Requirements

    Advanced university degree in an area related to the activities of the Organization, i.e. agriculture, forestry, fishery, economics, social science, business administration, political science or a closely related field;
    Ten years of relevant experience in resilience programme management associated with agricultural and rural development in emergency and development contexts, and in planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating field programmes;
    Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

    Competencies

    Results Focus
    Leading, Engaging and Empowering
    Communication
    Partnering and Advocating
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
    Strategic Thinking

    Technical/Functional Skills

    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential;
    Extent and relevance of experience in field programme/project operations in the food security and agriculture sector delivery (programme/project identification, formulation, analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation);
    Familiarity with FAO’s Project cycle guidelines and knowledge of FAO rules and processes as well as administrative systems is considered a strong asset;
    Extent and relevance of experience in liaising with international donor organizations and development partners and in preparing proposals for funding, monitoring budgets and preparing financial reports in donor specific formats;
    Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project management, including field office budget management, planning and expenditure monitoring;
    Knowledge of field programme issues in Somalia is considered a strong asset.

    Apply via :

    jobs.fao.org

  • National Project Personnel

    National Project Personnel

    Job Description
    The NPP provides and coordinates day-to-day procurement operations, including specialized and complex processes and functions, ensuring consistency, timeliness and conformity with relevant rules, procedures and practices. He/ she provides procedural guidance to clients and staff across the Organization regarding procurement rules and procedures
    Reporting Lines

    The NPP will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the FAO Representative, and direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Administration) and in collaboration with the International Procurement Specialist (IPS), the National Procurement Specialist performs a wide range of routine administrative and control functions in support of FAO Kenya’s procurement services. He/ she contributes to transparent, expeditious and efficient procurement operations.
    The NPP maintains a wide range of contact with managers, staff, and suppliers inside and outside the Organization, ensuring the quality and consistency of procurement support services and the compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

    Technical Focus

    The NPP provides and coordinates day-to-day procurement operations, including specialized and complex processes and functions, ensuring consistency, timeliness and conformity with relevant rules, procedures and practices. He/ she provides procedural guidance to clients and staff across the Organization regarding procurement rules and procedures

    Impact of Work

    The incumbent’s work impacts on the quality, timeliness and efficiency of FAO Kenya’s procurement operations. She/he plays a lead role in the coordination and provision of the procurement support services for the successful achievement of the Department’s/Unit mandate.

    Tasks And Responsibilities

    Coordinate with the requesting units for development and regular updates of annual procurement/LOA plans.
    Ensure the correct application of the FAO rules and regulations in the process of procurement of Goods, Services and Works.
    Perform operational functions relating to the procurement process, including the preparation of documents related to assigned procurement actions, issuance of tenders and purchase orders, evaluation of bids, follow-up with suppliers, attendance at tender opening panel, draft simple note to the files, amendments and/ or renewals to contracts and service orders under the guidance of the supervisor(s), applying in-depth knowledge of the procurement applications and regulations etc.;
    Prepare and present cases to the relevant Procurement Committees.
    Participate in and conducts site inspections, bidder’s conferences and contract negotiations.
    Conduct market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyses statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of goods and services;
    Contribute to updating procurement policies and related tools, provides procurement reporting as well as clarification/information for auditing purposes.
    Prepare monitoring reports, review and analyse data and make recommendations based on findings.
    Perform any other duties as required

    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in in procurement, supply chain management, public/business administration or any other relevant field
    3 – 4 years of relevant working experience with Advanced degree or 6-7 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree in procurement-related activities
    Working knowledge of English and Swahili
    National of Kenya.

    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
    Experience in managing procurement in support of development programme with multiple thematic areas is desirable.
    Thorough knowledge of the procurement regulations and procedures of any public or international entity or organization.
    Good knowledge of the International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) and their application.
    Thorough knowledge of the ERP Procurement Module
    Experience in procurement supporting public, private or non-governmental entities that have national, regional or international operations is desirable

    Additional Information

    FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
    Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
    Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
    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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

    Apply via :

    jobs.fao.org

  • National Coordinator for Decent Rural Youth Employment

    National Coordinator for Decent Rural Youth Employment

    Organizational Setting
    The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, 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.
    The position is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya
    Background
    The Integrated Country Approach is geared towards sustainable policy change and places emphasis on strengthening the capacities of national institutions responsible for agriculture and labour to promote decent rural employment, including through private-public partnerships and multi-stakeholder mechanisms. At country level, the approach aims in particular at enhancing the employment content of national strategies, policies and programmes for agricultural and rural development in order to optimize the contribution of the sector to improve the quantity as well as the quality of rural jobs. The approach is strongly focused on youth employment creation in agricultural food systems and value chain development, but also takes into account access to agri-finance, occupational safety and health, migration, youth engagement and digital tools.
    In Kenya, the project started in 2019 and will end in December 2022. During the remaining period  of implementation, the programme will focus on the following strategic entry points:

    Provide technical leadership and support to the overall Youth in Agriculture program in Kenya
    Policy/programmatic coordination around the youth in agribusiness strategy and its implementation in the ICA project target counties of Siaya and Kakamega;
    Support youth organizations, groups and networking;
    Identification of youth role models and champions/mentorship opportunities;
    Youth access to agri-finance;
    Alternative means of accessing land for the youth;
    Assess VC opportunities, and promote youth access to agribusiness training, market and private sector collaboration

    Reporting Lines
    Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Kenya and Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes); direct supervision of the sub-programme team Leader- “Inclusive Value Chains” and technical supervision of the International Coordinator based in the Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP).
    Technical Focus
     the national coordinator will responsible for the day to day technical leadership and coordination for the project on “ Integrated Country Approach (ICA) for boosting decent jobs for youth in the agri-food system” (2019-2022).
    The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the relevant colleagues in the ESP/Decent Rural Employment Team (DRET) and FAO Kenya country office; as well as relevant UN agencies (e.g. ILO, UNDP, etc.) and in close consultation with the Ministries responsible for Agriculture, Labour, Youth, Gender, etc.
    Tasks and responsibilities

    In close coordination with the international Project Coordinator, and based on the results and activities presented in the project log frame, support the implementation and M&E of project activities including contributing to the development of annual work plans, activity requests and calendars;
    Oversee the process of policy dialogue with the national partners of the project and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders;
    Actively participate in meetings, workshops and any other relevant events organized by the national partners of the project and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders;
    Manage the day to day implementation of the project activities, including support to organizing periodic meetings and workshops/trainings, in collaboration with the FAO representation in that country, government, and its institutions, UN agencies as well as other relevant stakeholders;
    Provide technical inputs to key national stakeholders in the processes of revision of existing or formulation of new policies, strategies, plans and programmes around youth employment in agriculture, agribusiness, value chain development, access to agri-finance and private sector engagement;
    Prepare and submit report on progress of project implementation at national level on a quarterly basis, liaising with national partners;
    Coordinate and assist the missions and trainings conducted by international consultants and FAO staff by processing the administrative procedures and coordination with relevant governmental agencies, UN agencies and national stakeholders;
    Ensure the adoption of a sound project communication strategy, including by assisting in the development of information materials, to guarantee adequate access to information for all relevant stakeholders through different communication means;
    Collaborate and support other youth-related Programmes and projects within the FAO work programme and beyond that may bring collaborations and partnerships with the ICA project. The support may range from technical input into the development of related projects and supporting related missions among others;
    Contribute to the FAO Policy Database on Productive Employment and Decent Work by generating new entries and suggesting news;
    Coordinate an assessment of the presence of Indigenous Peoples inside or close to the project area and, if relevant, coordinate, document and act as a focal point for the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) process throughout the different phases of the project in compliance with the relevant FAO Internal policies and procedures;
    In collaboration with the Decent Rural Employment Team, coordinate and act as a national focal point for establishing and implementing the project’s grievance mechanism, which is culturally appropriate and compliant with the relevant FAO policies and procedures, including receiving, assessing and registering complaints, interacting with complainants as required, ensuring complaints’ resolution at the project- or higher level of the grievance mechanism (Lead technical Unit, FAOR, or Regional Office), and documenting the process, all in compliance with the rules agreed with stakeholders and with the relevant FAO internal procedures;
    Perform any other relevant tasks as required

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
    Minimum Requirements    

    Advanced University Degree in Economics, Agricultural or Development Economics, Development Studies, Social Science or related fields.
    Minimum of 7 years of experience working on agriculture and business development and/or youth employment issues
    Fluent in both written and spoken English.
    National of Kenya.

    FAO Core Competencies
     

    Results Focus
    Teamwork
    Communication
    Building Effective Relationships
    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills

    Prior experience around the topics of (youth) employment in agribusiness, agricultural value chain development and private sector engagement;
    Prior experience in policy assistance and/or programme management in the field of agriculture or rural development and/ or employment and entrepreneurship policies and programmes, with a special focus on youth policies and programmes;
    Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of results-based management and capacity to develop plans, organize resources and take actions to ensure objectives achieved within realistic time lines
    Good understanding of the government structure and experience in working with the government agencies.
    High degree of team ethic  and dynamic personality
    Good communication skills.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
    Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
    Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
    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/  
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  • Food Security Cluster/Sector Coordinator

    Food Security Cluster/Sector Coordinator

    The Food Security Cluster/Sector Coordinator (CC) is one of the core Food Security Cluster (FSC) Coordination team members and plays a vital role in ensuring timely, coherent and effective food security interventions by mobilizing stakeholders to respond in a coordinated and strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis.
    Minimum Requirements

    University degree in food security, agriculture, economics, humanitarian affairs or related field;
    Minimum 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian response at a mid or senior level. Experience in food security related topics is mandatory and experience in the FSC is desirable;
    Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

    Responsibilities

    Contribute to the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and lead the process for the FSC through identification of needs, severity, geographical scope, and Persons in Need, with the support of the IMO and in consultation with the cluster partners;
    Undertake planning and strategy development by contributing to the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and lead the process for the FSC through coordinating the design of the response strategy and logframe, in consultation with the cluster partners;
    Lead the review of FSC partners projects submitted on the HPC online system, based on the agreed inclusion criteria (where relevant);
    Establish and maintain appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms:  ensure inclusion of key partners at national and sub-national level, organize regular cluster meetings, as required;
    Facilitate / lead needs assessment & analysis, support in conducting surveys such as EFSA /CFSAM/SMART, secondary data review, and dissemination of available information (inventory / repository) to partners;
    Ensure that available information is analysed in a coordinated manner and utilised for decision-making at different levels (e.g. Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) or Cadre Harmonisé (CH) – country specific);
    Ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues (e.g. gender, age, HIV and AIDS, human rights, disability, environment, early recovery, protection, nutrition) and appropriate participatory and community-based approaches in cluster/inter-cluster needs assessments, analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring;
    Ensure the use and application of common standards (e.g. SPHERE standards and CHS), and harmonization of programmatic responses (SOPs on modality of delivery, Minimum Expenditure Basket, minimum assistance package);
    Contribute to country level contingency planning and coordinate cluster/sector-wide emergency preparedness and response;
    Ensure the development of regular food security reports (Sitreps, Bulletins, newsletters, etc.);
    Participate in various coordination forums including Inter-cluster, technical working groups (e.g. Cash WG) and other relevant clusters, especially Nutrition, WASH, Health, and Protection;

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  • Senior Policy Specialist

    Senior Policy Specialist

    Background

    The Food and Nutrition Security Impact, Resilience, Sustainability and Transformation (FIRST) initiative is a partnership programme between target governments, European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organizations (FAO) aimed at strengthening the enabling environment for Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) in selected countries through policy assistance and capacity development support. The FIRST Programme has been operational in Kenya since 2016. In the last 4 years, FIRST has made significant contribution in strengthening policy environment within the FNSSA in Kenya. A notable achievement is the development of the Agriculture Sector Transformation and Growth Strategy (ASTGS) through an inclusive process. The ASTGS envisions “a vibrant, commercial and modern agricultural sector that sustainably supports Kenya’s development in the context of devolution, short-term national aspirations for 100% food security, and longer-term global Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) commitments.” A new office, known as the Agricultural Transformation Office (ATO), is in place to coordinate the implementation of ASTGS.

    By design, the FIRST programme adds value to the priorities of the EU and government. Under the 2021-2027 EU Multi-annual Financial Framework, priorities include among others digitalization and sustainable agri-food systems, as outlined in the Farm-to-Fork Strategy of the Green Deal. In view of this, FAO in partnership with European Union (EU) through the FIRST Programme and in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives (MoALF&C) seeks to engage an experienced senior policy expert to fill in the position of the Senior Policy Officer (SPO) under FIRST. The SPO (FIRST) will spearhead FIRST technical assistance to MoALF&C by building on previous work under FIRST to continue supporting evidence-based policies and strategies, policy dialogue, advocacy, and institutional and human capacity improvements while promoting strengthening of synergies across agricultural, socio-economic and environmental sectors to ensure food and nutrition security and sustainable agriculture. Such support will include analysis and development of sector digitization policies and strategies, establishment and strengthening of institutional framework for sector digital policy engagement and dialogues; and sector policy monitoring and evaluation. This assignment will be for an initial period of eleven months.

    Reporting Lines

    The Senior Policy Specialist (FIRST) works under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the FAO Representative for Kenya. The incumbent will be based at the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives. Working closely with the ATO, he/she will support Government efforts towards transformation of agriculture through the implementation of the ASTGS, ensuring complementarity with other EU Delegation (EUD) supported programmes, and will report directly to the Principal Secretary (PS).

    Technical Focus

    The incumbent will work closely with the FAO Kenya Policy Sub–Programme to ensure that FIRST benefits from synergies and coordination with a wider ecosystem of collaboration, building on the programmes that FAO is implementing in the country.

    Tasks And Responsibilities

    Specifically, the SPS (FIRST) will be the Policy & Advocacy Lead as provided for in the ATO organizational structure. He/she will build on gains already realized to contribute to the government’s agricultural transformation agenda by supporting the ATO in the following:

    Lead on policy & advocacy work for ATO, including managing relationships with relevant external lobby groups, preparing documents on specific development issues for a range of stakeholders, lobby groups and audiences.
    Provide policy and political analysis on issues of agri-food systems and synthesise country’s perspectives to national and global policy discussions.
    As part of knowledge sharing and information to policy decision makers and technical teams at national and county level, prepare policy briefs, technical notes, presentations and reports on a regular basis. This will include leveraging digital platforms such as the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS) among others, to develop knowledge products for evidence-based decision-support.
    Create policy proposals to further the GoK’s agenda through coordinating the policy-making process with state experts and agencies to solicit input into and facilitate an effective policymaking process.
    Building on the foundational support to the ATO and CAADP team, continue to support efforts to strengthen the M&E system of the Ministry. This activity links to support provided in the previous phase of FIRST to knowledge and information management, leading to the recommendation of developing the Kenya Agriculture Knowledge and Information System (KAKIS), which is now subsumed under KIAMIS.
    Support promotion of digital driven data collection and service delivery to enhance effective monitoring and reporting, including reporting on progress made in transforming agriculture, policy effectiveness, as well as SDG indicators monitoring and reporting by the Ministry.
    Support the rollout and domestication of ASTGS at the counties level to enhance coherence between implementation and the policy. This necessitates the continued collaboration between SPO (FIRST), the ATO, and the Joint Agriculture Sector Steering Committee (JASSCOM) to strengthen the capacity of counties to integrate the ASTGS in the county plans and strategies.
    Provide technical support to the Food Systems Dialogues in the build-up to the Food Systems Summit. Further to this, support the synthesis of key thematic areas of focus arising from the Food Systems Summit in line with GoK, EUD and FAO priorities for enhanced investment to accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    Assist communications to ensure that policy ideas are accurately communicated in government’s messages.
    Ensure that linkages and synergies with other agricultural programs and projects are exploited for increased impact and avoidance of duplication.
    Liaison with policymakers, government agencies and non-state actors at the national, county, and local level.
    Incumbent will also perform any other tasks as may be required by the Principal Secretary.

    CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

    Minimum Requirements

    Advanced university degree in agricultural economics, public policy, development economics, policy analysis or related field.
    Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in agriculture and rural development in monitoring, mapping and analysis of policy decisions, programmes and investments in areas related to food, agriculture, food security and nutrition.
    Working knowledge of English and Swahili
    National of Kenya.

    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 working with multi-disciplinary teams, including the private sector.
    Knowledge and working experience with Government at a senior management level (in particular Agriculture or related sector) will be an added advantage.
    Ability to communicate and influence policy direction.
    Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead and participate in teamwork as well as prepare reports.

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