Field Office Coordinator (Kharkiv)
Field Office Coordinator (Kharkiv)
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and 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 zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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.
HOW TO APPLY
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Organizational Setting
The cooperation between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Ukraine has
been designed to reinforce national capacities and to contribute to the broader development of agriculture sustainable management of forests and fisheries and animal and plant disease control. FAO is also contributing to building resilience and supporting early recovery in conflict-affected regions by supporting the economic recovery of farmers and rural communities. FAOs presence in Ukraine has been scaled up across it three offices located in Kyiv Lviv; Kharkivand Dnipro under the overall responsibility of the Head of the FAO Office/Designated Responsible Officer in Ukraine.
The recent and large-scale escalation in hostilities in Ukraine is exacerbating the already dire food security situation of the most
vulnerable rural households and small response to the evolving situation FAO Ukraine is scaling up its emergency
humanitarian and resilience programming in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine including previous areas of focus such as Donetsk
Luhansk Zaporizhya and Kherson; Lviv and Zakarpattia in the West; and newly affected and newly accessible order to
address the rapidly deteriorating situation FAO us guided by its Rapid Response Plan (RRP) that is aligned with the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and the UNs Transitional Framework for Ukraine land focuses on responding to immediate needs by providing life and livelihood saving assistance to the most vulnerable smallholder farming households impacted by the conflict as well as to providing urgent support to the countrys agrifood sector which contributes to both national and international food security. Supporting the capacity of the Government of Ukraine to sustain critical food system services is also a key pillar of the Plan.
The role is in-office based in Kharkiv.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall and direct supervision of the Head of the Office/DRO in Ukraine and in close collaboration with other relevant staff
and units the Field Office Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager in
leading the implementation and development of FAO programme/projects in the relevant region of Ukraine and coordinating the field
office.
Technical Focus
The Field Office Coordinator will be responsible for managing the FAO field office in support of project activities in the assigned
area of operation and to oversee FAOs portfolio in the relevant region of Ukraine.
Tasks and responsibilities
In close coordination with the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager and DRO oversee FAOs portfolio in the relevant region and supervise field office staff;
Support the Head of Programme/Emergency Response Manager and DRO in the identification formulation and preparation of project proposals focusing on the relevant region of Ukraine;
Coordinate the daily operations of the field office and ensure the safety security and maintenance of FAO assets including vehicles and office equipment;
Coordinate the implementation of field activities monitor and review their status and suggest corrective actions in compliance with the respective projects monitoring and evaluation requirements;
Ensure effective coordination with the representatives of local authorities in the relevant region of Ukraine for the implementation of FAO activities as well as with the relevant UN agencies NGOs and other civil society institutions operating in the region;
Prepare written outputs including analytical reports on project performances draft interim and final narrative reports;
Liaise with FAOs Communication Coordinator to ensure visibility of FAOs activities and the dissemination of appropriate visibility items/materials in compliance with donor and FAO requirements;
Liaise with FAOs Security Coordinator to ensure security requirements and protocol in the field office are adequately implemented and adhered to;
Act as day-to-day supervisor of the field office personnel;
Support field missions to the relevant region undertaken by FAO management donors and partners (the assignment involves frequent travels to different regions of Ukraine); and
Perform any other duties that fall within the reasonable scope of the role as required by FAO
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in International Affairs Economics Nutrition/Health Agriculture Environmental Science Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance etc.
Five years of relevant experience in thematic areas relevant to the vacancy
Working knowledge or Native (Level C) of Russian
Working knowledge or Native (Level C) of Ukrainian
Working knowledge (Level C) of English
National of Ukraine
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Able to work with minimum guidance well organized attentive to detail and pro-active
Excellent communication skills in English ability to write and speak in a clear manner and adjust language and style depending on the audience.
Willing to learn and pro-actively seek out and propose solutions and/or improvements
Good knowledge of MS Office applications Internet and office technology equipment. Ability to use information systems and databases to insert data make enquiries retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in an appropriate format
Selection Criteria
Advanced university degree is considered an advantage
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
