Facilitator
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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its presence in Ukraine by signing an agreement with the Government to set up a Project Office that will facilitate and expand the provision of technical and humanitarian assistance to the countrys most vulnerable communities especially in rural areas.
Ukraine joined FAO in 2003 and since 2015 the Organization has been operating in two strategic directions: emergency humanitarian response in conflictaffected oblasts and agricultural development across the whole country. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022 FAO has scaled up its activities in the country to support agricultural production and food systems with the aim of protecting the food security of vulnerable households and communities across Ukraine.
This role is based in office at Kharkiv.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
FAO has a zerotolerance policy towards any form of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and for inaction on SEA by its personnel and by the employees of entities working with or providing services to the Organization across all programmes projects and activities.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Designated Responsible Officer (DRO)/Head of Ukraine the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Mine Action and in close coordination with the Mine Action and Land Rehabilitation team of FAO.
Technical Focus
The Facilitator will be responsible for ensuring accurate beneficiary data collection verification and distribution coordination in both Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions. The incumbent will work closely with local authorities service providers community leaders and FAO teams and will perform the following tasks:
Tasks and responsibilities
Data collection and beneficiary verification
o In coordination with the cash and voucher team and with the MEAL unit participate in the preparation of KOBO Registration Form for the FAO beneficiaries data collection.
o Identify local authorities focal points in hromadas where settlements are prioritized for the FAO project implementation in Kharkiv oblast
o Train local authorities focal points in cooperation with the MEAL team provide training on how to use KOBO for beneficiary registration.
o Conduct jointly with the hromadas household identification with the local authorities across Kharkiv oblast in prioritized settlements based on the criteria established by the Mine Action Programme.
o Oversee and support local authorities focal points in the field to ensure accurate and timely beneficiary registration.
o With the MEAL team verify and maintain accurate beneficiary records in Kobo for Kharkiv and Mykolaiv oblasts ensuring all data is complete consistent and properly documented for cash and voucher transfers.
Stakeholder engagement
o In Kharkiv organize and participate in prioritized settlements priority meetings to inform beneficiaries about selection criteria entitlements distribution schedules and collection points.
Coordination and distribution management
o Oversee distribution events in Kharkiv region ensuring fairness transparency and compliance with FAO protocols.
Monitoring and Reporting
o Conduct postdistribution monitoring in selected households to assess the effectiveness of assistance.
o Document and promptly report any irregularities challenges or discrepancies encountered during the distribution or data verification process.
o Provide concise routine updates to supervisors and other relevant FAO staff highlighting areas needing additional support or resources.
Accountability
o Diffuse in priority hromadas FAOs Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) principles ensuring beneficiaries understand their rights and the mechanisms for submitting feedback or complaints.
o Implement Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards and Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanisms (FCRM) in each prioritized hromada
o Immediately report any ethical concerns or policy violations to the appropriate FAO focal point.
Carry out additional related tasks as requested.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in Social Sciences Law Economics Statistics or any other relevant field to the organizations work.
At least 1 year of relevant experience in partnerships and facilitating and training activities in the area.
Working knowledge of Russian and limited knowledge of English (level B)
National of Ukraine.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Thorough knowledge of uptodate interactive facilitation techniques methods and tools and ability to apply in practice.
Experience with KOBO Toolbox (or Kobo Collect) or similar software for data collection.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills experience working with diverse and multicultural groups.
Knowledge of the international peace and/or human rights sector will be an asset.
Prior experience with UN agencies or other similar international organizations is desirable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing)
- 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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: 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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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of nonand underrepresented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zerotolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
FAO seeks gender geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
