Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)

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HOW TO APPLY

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The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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GENERAL INFORMATION

AFAORs shall be granted fixed-term appointments for such period or periods as the Organization may determine and having an expiration date specified in the letter of appointment or extension. Notwithstanding the foregoing the total length of service shall not exceed ten years. Appointments including extensions do not carry any expectation of renewal or of conversion to another type of appointment. However this does not preclude the incumbents from applying to other positions in the Organization

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Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries allowances and benefits click on the following link: encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
elements of family-friendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct

Organizational Setting

FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is at the heart of our strategic objectives and operations.
The main aim of the FAO Country Offices 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 Algier Algeria.

Reporting Lines

The Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) reports to the FAO Representative.

Technical Focus

Programme development coordination and operational assistance based on knowledge of local conditions culture language and institutions of the country of assignment.

Key Results

Effective and efficient coordination and provision of technical and operational support of programme and project activities of the FAO Representation.

Key Functions

Liaises and assists government authorities and local national and international institutions in the areas of FAOs activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at interagency meetings as required.
Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organizations mandate programmes national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools such as website press releases and publications and supports the implementation of FAOs regulatory framework (Codex Alimentarius Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries Safe Use of Pesticides etc.) in the country.
Coordinates the collection consolidation and maintenance of country data on food crops livestock forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAOs corporate systems and monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
Participates in producing technical economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
Participates in the identification formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals; monitors and reviews the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identifies inconsistencies and delays and when necessary proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints.
Briefs trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided.
Performs other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

National of Algeria.
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in agriculture agricultural economics forestry fisheries natural resources rural development business administration and management international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
Three years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming planning and technical cooperation in food and agriculture and/or project implementation in an area of FAOs activities in the country.
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of French and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of English.

Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building effective relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project development and management.
Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy analysis relating to food and nutrition security agriculture and rural development.
Extent and relevance of experience in the collection of country data on food crops livestock forestry and fisheries.
Extent and relevance of experience in the identification formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals as well as programme/project implementation monitoring and review.
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and Arabic is considered a strong asset.