JOB DESCRIPTION

Technical Focus
Coordination of projects and teams as well as development and emergency/rehabilitation projects.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions
•    Researches and analyses technical-related issues on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; assists in the review of relevant documents and reports.
•    Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and documents as well as technical input for reports and web pages.
•    Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and projects and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
•    Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
•    Oversees the updating of databases and web pages.
•    Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
•    Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
•    Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
•    Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions
•    Provides technical advice on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects, particularly to support rehabilitation of agriculture land contaminated with UXO/ERW in Ukraine.
•    Reviews of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, consults with relevant parties; identifies follow-up actions.
•    Supports project-related activities and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of projects and the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
•    Prepares and supervises the drafting of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
•    Participates in activities such as structuring of training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
•    Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
•    Contributes to the development of policies and strategies, as well as national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains related to FAO’s work.
•    Prepares detailed work plans, procurement plans and implementation plans for the assigned project(s).
•    Facilitates the establishment of project monitoring tools and supports evidence-based programming.
•    Oversees the project implementation and supports FAO to set in place project management-related activities; supports selection of technical project staff and identification of relevant stakeholders and implementing partners.
•    Provides technical guidance to the FAO global Task Force on agriculture in mine action.
•    Represents FAO in the UN Ukraine Inter-Agency Coordination Group on Mine Action, and in other relevant coordination forums.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
•    Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, social science, political science, international development, international relations or a related field.
•    Five years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.
•    Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
 
Competencies
•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building effective relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, human resources, finance and management.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in liaising with international donor organizations and development partners.
•    Extent of knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools.
•    Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.
•    Experience working in an emergency context is an asset.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements