Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management

  • Program Officer – Agronomist Program Officer – Financial Inclusion (Village Savings and Loans Associations)

    Program Officer – Agronomist Program Officer – Financial Inclusion (Village Savings and Loans Associations)

    Job Purpose: 

    To provide agronomic knowledge and skills to growers in their assigned market while performing job duties such as field scouting, integrated fertility soil management, market analysis, pests, and disease control.

     Key Duties and Responsibilities

    Planning, implementing and reporting of program activities on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis;
    Coordinating program meetings between Community Resource Persons (CRPs) and other stakeholders at the grassroots level;
    Reporting of the activities implemented in the duty station;
    Organizing and presenting training, and demonstrations to lead farmers, principal farmers, and farmers in field schools;
    Carrying out monitoring and evaluation data collection in the target wards using questionnaires, and taking success stories. The data collated helps to build reports from the accomplished field activities;
    Coordinating the agricultural extension officers and Community extension design at ward and County levels;
    Conducting situation assessment, end-of-project evaluation, and writing of concept notes;
    Recruiting and training farmers in farmer’s field schools on conservation agriculture and ensuring they receive quality extension services;
    Conducting follow-ups and farm visits to farmers to advise on good agronomic practices, post-harvest management, agroforestry, and farming as a business;
    Collecting household data of farmers in assigned stations to be compiled in a database system for ease of procurement and accountability.

    Key Qualifications / Skills / Competencies / Experience Required

    Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or a relevant field from a recognized university;
    Minimum of (3) three years’ demonstrable working experience in the field of Agriculture and Agronomy;
    Excellent ICT skills;
    Excellent communication skills;
    Ability to ride a motorbike with a valid driving license endorsed for riding a motorbike.

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  • Head of Urban Food Systems

    Head of Urban Food Systems

    Key Responsibilities
    Agenda setting through equitable partnerships:

    Work closely with key stakeholder groups and research partners, ‘co-develop’ and articulate a compelling science and innovation agenda for Urban Food Systems that responds to local and national priorities in participating countries while addressing strategic research questions of global or regional importance.
    Apply Equitable Partnership principles throughout the agenda setting and research implementation process to strengthen ownership, accountability, and prospects for impact.
    Ensure that the roles of CIP and partners are appropriately defined and can evolve to support long-term capacity sharing objectives, investment in comparative advantage, and CIP2030 strategic goals.

    Excellence In Science And Innovation

    Through hands-on intellectual leadership and appropriate mechanisms of quality control, ensure that all research activities, projects, and collaborations are designed and implemented at recognized, up-to-date international standards of excellence.
    Initiate and manage new science collaborations with leading universities and research institutes to pursue innovative research strategies and increase the visibility of CIP research.
    Working closely with innovation experts within and outside CIP, effectively link Urban Food System science with existing innovation programs in universities, private sector, and other partners.
    Develop and implement publication plans to ensure that all research is published in high quality journals and through additional channels, providing equitable opportunities for CIP scientists and partners.

    Resource Mobilization

    Develop and implement a resource mobilization plan for Urban Food Systems, building on existing funding windows and significantly expanding this support through new and innovative partnerships with funders.
    This may include funders from both agriculture and food constituencies as well as from urban development, youth employment, and other social, economic, and environmental sectors.
    Working closely with our partners and with CIP Regional and Science Leaders and the CIP Resource Mobilization team, identify and create new opportunities and follow through with high quality funding proposals.

    Team Leadership

    Build a strong research team of scientists and professionals from relevant disciplines and regions.
    Select and mentor young and diverse talent and guide their professional growth using CIP’s Performance Management system and working with CIP’s People & Culture team.
    Champion CIP’s values leading by example and ensure ethics and business conduct standards and compliance with CIP policies.

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  • Programme Manager, Inclusive Trade – Fisheries Chief of Party (COP), USAID-Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (USAID-ERRA)

    Programme Manager, Inclusive Trade – Fisheries Chief of Party (COP), USAID-Economic Recovery and Reform Activity (USAID-ERRA)

    Job summary
    Working closely with the Business Competitiveness, West Africa & AfCFTA, and Inclusive Trade Director, the Programme Manager Inclusive Trade- Fisheries will be responsible for the implementation of Women and Youth Economic Empowerment in Fisheries through Inclusive Market Access project funded by the Master Card Foundation in line with TMA’s corporate strategy. He/she is responsible for design and implementation of the Fisheries project using a market systems approach. He/she shall manage partner and donor relationships for results delivery and facilitate cross-learning and knowledge generation in relation to the inclusive trade strategic priorities across the organisation. This role requires close collaboration with other units in TMA such as Market Access, Programme Delivery Unit, Regional and Country Programme teams and implementing partners.
    Roles and responsibilities
    Programmes and Outcomes Delivery

    Design and implementation of market based solutions across TMA’s areas of programming to facilitate programme delivery and achievement of targeted results.
    Ensures good practice during project design, terms of reference and technical specifications development, mobilisation, procurement and contract management, outcome/output-based planning, implementation, timely and quality reporting, project sustainability, and results-oriented monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
    Ensure compliance with programme/project cycle management (PCM) guidelines throughout the project design and implementation cycle, including robust project planning, reporting and closure; adherence to donor requirements as stipulated in contribution agreements.
    Manages relationships and communicates with internal and external stakeholders including donors, partners and service providers and clearly articulates project and programme scope, timeline, budget, risks, and deliverables.
    Understands funding sources for projects, the implementation timelines agreed with funders, monitors implementation and delivery to ensure that projects are within budget, scope, and time. Where changes occur, clearly documents, and ensures that relevant internal (portfolio director, technical lead, SLMT leads) and external stakeholders (donors, partners) are informed.
    Ensures compliance with grant management procedures and guidelines including appraisal, selection, implementation, reporting, closure, and hands-on involvement, management, and execution.
    Gender and Inclusion Strategy Implementation
    Support the roll out of the TMA gender and inclusion strategy and ensure all project interventions undergo assessment to identify opportunities for mainstreaming gender and inclusion.
    Ensure gender and inclusion components are adequately covered in all corporate documents such as the annual and quarterly reports, business plans and specific programme documents.
    Support gender and inclusion related resource mobilisation, including monitoring donor priorities, drafting concept notes, and integrating into project proposals.
    Support the delivery of gender and inclusion capacity building to the relevant project partners.
    Develop methodologies to collect and aggregate gender and inclusion related evidence to monitor progress and impact in collaboration with the programme and results teams.
    Lead collaborative and effective engagement with critical stakeholders, developing strategic (formal and informal) partnerships to enable TMA to achieve its objectives, with national Governments, AfCFTA Secretariat, the private sector, and civil society, liaising and fostering coordination.

    Reporting, monitoring, and learning

    Ensure inclusion of gender-sensitive /responsive indicators to track progress towards gender and youth integration in the project.
    In collaboration with Gender and Inclusion Champions and Result Team, document and promote lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning including impact stories.
    Uses available and/or develops tools to monitor project progress towards delivery at the activity output and outcome levels.
    Put in place data collection mechanisms for evidence-based results articulation, documents lessons, shares knowledge, incentivise staff/teams and enforces compliance and standards.
    Contribute to the development/revision of tools for effective monitoring of project results.
    Convene collaboration, learning and adaptation (CLA) events with implementing partners and other key stakeholders to share lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
    Communications, Visibility and Knowledge management
    Support cross-cutting research work around the gender and inclusion theme; assist teams in determining relevant gender and inclusion dynamics and causes of inequities in the Fisheries sector.
    Identify gender forums and outreach campaigns where TMA can raise its profile and visibility on gender and youth inclusion including donor Round Table meetings, and other related forums.
    Effectively communicate the programme progress and results to internal and external stakeholders and support in delivery of high-quality outputs to ensure that TMA’s mission and vision are well communicated to
    stakeholders, and in line with MCF’s communication policy.
    Participate in regular informal and formal reflection, knowledge sharing and learning events on gender and inclusion as related to the Fisheries sector across Africa.
    Audit & Assurance: Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture; Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to my role; Understand and comply with the relevant endto-end processes including applicable risks and controls; Seek to identify, understand and escalate risk events/incidents/ issues on a timely basis focusing on fixing root-causes and taking ownership of identified mitigating actions; Complete all relevant mandatory trainings within the stipulated timelines.
    Corporate Resources: Promote and adhere to TMA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMA’s reputation; Adhere to the safeguarding policies and procedures and immediately report any safeguarding concerns; Any other related responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.

    Academic and professional qualifications

    Undergraduate degree plus ten years’ relevant experience including three years of management experience OR
    Postgraduate degree plus eight years’ relevant experience including three years of management experience.

    Work experience

    Proven abilities to conceptualise and design market systems/value chain development projects with strong gender and inclusion components, project implementation, results measurement, reporting, and stakeholder engagement gained through working experience in Africa.
    At least 5 years ‘experience in managing complex and diverse projects in the fisheries value chain, facilitating economic empowerment of women and youth, mainstream and integrate gender and safeguards in agriculture value chains in Africa.
    Ability to integrate cross-cutting themes such as logistics, public-private dialogue, environment and climate change in programming.
    Experience implementing projects across multiple countries and engagement with both public and private sector implementing partners.
    Demonstrable experience in training, mentorship and capacity building of direct reports and programme teams to ensure a broad understanding of gender and inclusion concepts within the organisation.
    Experience in strategic and programmatic interventions in the Fish value chain will be an added advantage.
    Technical skills and behavioural competencies
    Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to teams on value chain development and inclusion. Demonstrate personal qualities and credibility to lead, develop and motivate staff.
    Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships/relationships with teams, development
    partners, partner government agencies, civil society, and private sector organisations/associations.
    Good understanding of inclusion programme design, economic development and trade approaches that address issues of gender and inclusion and poverty reduction.
    Good understanding of national and regional socio-political and economic contexts.
    Strong familiarity with national, regional, and international stakeholders in gender, inclusion, and trade.
    Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrable experience networking at various levels with public and private sector, and international partners.
    Demonstrable ability to influence others to achieve objectives and gain consensus and collaboration.
    Sound decision-making and judgement capabilities, as well as good problem solving and analytical skills.
    A dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated team player who requires minimal supervision.
    Highly Desirable: Good knowledge of financial management, grant management and risk assessment in a
    development organisation; Knowledge and practice in management and implementation of Master Card Foundation funded projects.
    Required: Excellent oral and written communication skills, including written, analytical, presentation and reporting; Fluency in both English and French languages.

    Risks associated with the position

    Apply the highest standards of controls and risk management practices and behaviours and embed a positive risk and control culture.
    Demonstrate prudence, sound judgement and appropriate and timely escalations in management of all types of risk (including fraud risk) applicable to this role.
    Understand and comply with the relevant end-to-end processes including applicable risks and controls.
    Promote and adhere to TMA’s core values and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
    Maintain zero tolerance to bribery, fraud, and corruption, and ensure the immediate reporting of any corruption or suspect behaviour that threatens TMA’s reputation.

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  • Assistant Project Officer – Marafa, Kenya Assistant Project Officer – Kinango ADP, Kenya Accountant Payables – Tumikia Mtoto Project

    Assistant Project Officer – Marafa, Kenya Assistant Project Officer – Kinango ADP, Kenya Accountant Payables – Tumikia Mtoto Project

    JOB PURPOSE
    To support in the timely community mobilization and successful planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Restore Africa Pogram interventions and outcomes in the respective county aimed at contributing to the program’s goal of sustained improvement in eco-system restoration, livelihoods, and resilience to climate change for 250,000 smallholder farmers and pastoralists (men, women and youth) in Four Target Counties in Kenya by 2052.
    In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others.
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
    Project Planning & Implementation

    Ensure that the Annual, Quarterly, Monthly & Weekly plans and budgets are in place to guide effective project delivery
    In Liaison with Project Accountant, track project implementation expenditure levels and manage work plans and budgets within the expected thresholds
    Mobilize communities to take up Restore Africa program activities as per the joint execution schedules
    Conduct community sensitization meetings on FMNR, Tree growing, S4T and other livelihood interventions for enhanced adoption.
    Develop criteria for identification of FMNR and S4T champions and Lead farmers respectively within their communities and beyond.
    Train and support the champions/Lead farmers on the FMNR and S4T / LVCD models to effectively spread the same within and beyond their communities.
    Work with the various households and various community structures to develop community rules and regulations for landscape protection, improved farming methods / CSF and management within the target areas.
    Work with community structures to establish FMNR resource centres to enhance adoption
    Support local FMNR practice campaigns at the local level
    Ensure adherence to WVK and donor guidelines and standards during the project implementation

    Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation and Learning

    In consultation with the MEAL team agree on field monitoring tools for use to collect data
    Support in data capture, validation and update on the other approved project and WVK DM&E system using the approved tools
    Build the capacity of the FMNR  champions on the monitoring tools and reporting expectations
    Provide Households participation data for all the project activities segregated by RC, non-RC, gender and age.
    Ensure quality Monthly, Quarterly, Semi- Annual and Annual reports prepared and submitted on timely basis using the provided guidelines
    Work with champions, communities and partners to develop joint monitoring plans for FMNR uptake
    Together with partners, conduct regular monitoring, reflection and learning events
    Identify and document best practices and lessons learned from mainstreaming FMNR through Regreening Communities
    Support project assessment processes: Baseline, Other assessments, endline

    Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships

    Forge strong networking relationship with the county government and other partners with same objectives
    Engage with KFS, county department of environment and agriculture to work on joint execution plans for synergy building and higher impact
    Organize and conduct regular review meetings with champions, community, government and other local partners/stakeholders on the FMNR uptake and implementation
    Closely work with the local administration and communities to develop local community rules and regulations for landscape protection and management as well as enforce the same
    Actively participate in the quarterly technical working groups
    Participate in the Annual County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable groups within the Program Area
    Ensure that project participants are kept informed of all the Government laws and policies in respect to FMNR and environmental management

    Other Duties

    Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time.
    Participate and contribute in committees and task forces which you may be appointed to
    Participate and lead devotions as appropriate
    Any other duty as assigned by the Supervisor

    KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
    Required professional experience

    Minimum 2 years’ experience in community development work implementing environment or related programs
    Experience in Project Management including program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
    Knowledge of and experience working with the Government and community structures
    Experience implementing integrated development programs
    Excellent communication, Networking and advocacy skills
    Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
    A team player, capable of building staff and community capacity in L&R sector through training.
    Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
    Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
    Experience in training and coaching 

    Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

    Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Education & Extension, Forestry/Environmental Education/climate change/Natural resource management, Community Development with vast knowledge in restoration  or a closely related field from a recognized university

    Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

    Good computer skills in MS office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
    Familiar with environment sector programming
    Ability to undertake initiatives, team player who is able to work with minimum supervision.
    Speaks and understands local language
    Ability to engage with local communities, partners and government authorities

    Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

    Typically field based with frequent domestic travel
    MUST be a motorcycle rider with a valid driving license

    Physical Requirements

    Availability as required

    Language Requirements

    Excellent English & Kiswahili communication skills (both oral and written). Should understand and speak local dialect

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  • Project Officer-Food Security and Livelihoods

    Project Officer-Food Security and Livelihoods

    Overall Purpose
    The Project Officer is responsible for providing support in planning, implementation and monitoring of key project activities in close coordination with the Regional Program Coordinator, different stakeholders and service providers. The incumbent will work closely with the project team in strengthening Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) at community level.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Leadership:

    In liaison with the Regional Program Coordinator, support management, monitoring and coordination of the FSL project activities.
    Promote FSL programing and mainstreaming within the county government through capacity building and mentorship.
    Conduct awareness and training sessions to build capacity in target communities.
    Document pre and post-training assessments, develop timely progress and final reports as required.
    Research, compile, summarize and present information/ data on innovative local actions towards Food Security and Livelihoods programing.
    Carry out Monitoring and Evaluation of activities and purpose corrective action required during the course of implementation of the work plan.

    Planning & Budgeting:

    Participate and/or coordinate the development and implementation of the annual plans and budget under the project.
    Ensure proper accounts in accordance to the KRCS regulations and donor requirements.
    Consolidate program implementation of work plans that capture all donor requirements as well as planned activity accomplishments, outputs, and verifiable indicators.

    Coordination:

    Coordinate implementation of project activities at County level.
    Support the Regional Program Coordinator in developing strategies for strengthening collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders, and other players on the ground to ensure enhanced effectiveness project implementation.  
    Support in designing of capacity building programs to effectively prepare communities to respond to disasters as well as put in place systems for community reconstruction and environmental conservation. 

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Community development, Agriculture, Social Science or other related field with an in-depth understanding of livelihoods programing
    Demonstrated experience in livelihood programming with a specific focus on community engagement and accountability
    Demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with administrative and community structures in development context;
    Proficient and experienced in planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities in relevant field in multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborations
    Possess skills in proposal and report writing, project cycle management and participatory monitoring and evaluation of projects.

    Knowledge, skills and languages

    A good understanding of community work, development programming and effective project management.
    Knowledge of humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals at national and sub national levels aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
    Able to coordinate and network with partners to build synergies that enhance sustainability of the project outcomes.
    Sensitive and responsive to gender, ethnicity, disability and other social issues.
    Good communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop reports and prepare relevant publications.
    Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and political issues.
    Self-motivated with a passion for the work and keen to learn as well as share knowledge and new ideas around livelihoods and resilience building.

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  • Project Officer Project Officer (Green Transformation)

    Project Officer Project Officer (Green Transformation)

    Key Responsibilities

    Formulating and implementing work plans and budgets for programme activities.
    Promote functional collaboration with County Governments, Central Competent Authorities, and project/ development stakeholders.
    Take the lead in operationalizing the project implementation strategies and activities as defined in the project work plan.
    Work closely with farmers’ organizations in the respective/assigned Counties to identify opportunities, risks, and approaches for the Value Chain programme.
    Identify and review internally produced content and research new and innovative best practices to be incorporated in the Value Chain Programme.
    Analyze data for the purpose of improving the beneficiary training programme.
    Linking and integrating Value Chain various Models defined by programmes in value chain development.
    Ensure requisite site visits for key programme stakeholders are carried out to track financial and programmatic implementation Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
    Participate in programme planning & review and programme co-ordination meetings for MESPT.
    Participate in setting and tracking programme performance targets in line with overall strategic goal of the Programme.
    Support in data tracking, coding, and development of the value chain database in collaboration with MEAL to compile reliable and comparable data at an appropriate level of detail.
    Contribute to analytical work, advisory services and knowledge products related to the value chain, including studies and action plans, benchmarks, and indicators to monitor progress, training, and dissemination activities.
    Strengthening the linkages between Competent Authorities and County Governments for data collection coherence.
    Participate in preparation of activity, monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual programmatic and financial reports.
    Facilitate documentation and sharing of information and lessons learnt with partners and other programme staff.
    Make complete and accurate periodic programme reports

    Strategic Planning & Team Support

    Contribute to the formulation and review of MESPT Value Chain programme strategy and planning
    Work with other MESPT staff to identify and develop new ideas and strategic opportunities that contribute to the growth of the organization.
    Participate in fundraising proposal & concept note writing for new projects.
    Support Value Chain team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance and achieve objectives.
    Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally or formally during regular one-on-one performance reviews
    Maintain a work environment that promotes mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence

    Partnerships & Networking

    Identity partnership opportunities for MESPT leverage among the relevant stakeholders.
    In liaison with the Programme Manager represent the programme at county and national government levels, donors, partners, and other relevant events.
    Coordinate day to day activities with consortium partners, sub grantees, local government and other implementers, as well as with other MESPT programmes

    Facilitate access to credit for farmers

    Sensitize and disseminate information to farmers on available credit products from the financial service providers.
    Coordinate trainings of farmer organizations on financial literacy, savings, and credit.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    Any Other Duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor/Manager

    Key Relationships Internal

    Programme Managers
    Finance team
    Project officers
    Programme Assistants
    Human Resource officer
    ICT Team
    Communication Officer
    Credit Team
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Team

    External

    Partner organizations & County Government Officials.
    Stakeholders including farmer groups, co-operatives, donors, and private companies.

    Knowledge, Experience and Skills

    Minimum of 5 years relevant experience implementing agricultural programmes using the value chain and market systems approaches.
    Experience working in community development in non-governmental organizations.
    Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation will be an added advantage.
    Certification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
    Excellent computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and presentation related packages.

    Qualifications/Other Requirements:

    A minimum of bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture education and extension, agriculture economics or agronomy.

    Professional Qualification or equivalent

    3 years driving experience and license

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  • FAO Representative in Kenya

    FAO Representative in Kenya

    Reporting Lines

    The FAO Representative (FAOR) manages and is accountable for the FAO country programme, office, resources and staff. He/she 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. 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 periodically to the Resident Coordinator (RC) on his/her respective contributions to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) 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 ‘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, as well as to advocate for action aimed at accelerating the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as established in FAO’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) and in line with the FAO Strategic Framework, with particular focus on the Programmatic Priorities Areas (PPAs). The FAOR is entrusted in addition with leading FAO’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs).

    Key Results

    The FAOR successfully leads and manages the FAO Country Office and effectively 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.

    Key Functions
    Represent and advocate the work of the Organization:

    R epresent 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;
    P rovide 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 Framework;
    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 as 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 Common Country Analysis (CCA);
    Lead FAO’s contribution to the UN common planning and programming frameworks, i.e. CCAs, UNSDCFs (former UNDAFs), Consolidated Appeals 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 UN Sustainable Cooperation Frameworks 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.
    Twelve (12) years of relevant experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes.
    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or 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.

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    jobs.fao.org