National Project Support Specialist

Organizational Setting

FAO Sub-regional Resilience Team for Southern Africa (SFS-REOSA) based in Johannesburg is a key part of SFS. Its main goal is to reduce vulnerability and the risk of food and nutrition insecurity in southern Africa. The team accomplishes this by strengthening the productive capacity and livelihoods of vulnerable groups in the region. They aid regional bodies governments and country offices in developing and coordinating emergency and resilience policies programmes and projects. The aim is to achieve food and nutrition security reduce hunger and malnutrition and contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural fisheries and forestry sectors. A major current focus is on mitigating the impact of climate-induced shocks or hazards on food and nutrition security as well as the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations in southern Africa.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa (SRC/SFS) the direct supervision of the Resilience Team Leader Southern Africa the National Project Specialist will support resilience program development and implementation including SFS resource mobilization efforts.

Technical Focus

Provide support to the resilience program development and implementation including SFS resource mobilization efforts
together with country offices the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) and partners.

Tasks and responsibilities

Programme support

Provide programmatic support to FAO emergency and resilience projects in Southern Africa.
Support the organization of technical meetings conferences and workshops for the SFS emergency and resilience programme.
Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned project areas and contribute to the preparation of project briefs to support informed decision making and planning
Conduct research on specific topics as requested by Technical Officers involved in the development of SFS programme on building climate resilience in agrifood systems
Schedule meetings prepare agendas take minutes and ensure follow-up on action items for the SFS Coordination Unit for Emergencies and Resilience (CUERE)
Participate in regular meetings organized by other SFS Technical Coordination Units ensuring that the CUERE perspective is considered
Support the production of reports on meetings workshops and conferences as requested by Technical Officers

Resource mobilization

Conduct research and contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals for resource mobilization for emergency and resilience programming in southern Africa.
Maintain an up-to-date database on FAO resource partners in southern Africa
Support the organization of subregional technical meetings for resource mobilization
Assist in the preparation of meetings with donors implementing partners and other stakeholders

Interagency collaboration

Assist in the development of PowerPoint presentations and other materials for interagency technical meetings with United Nations Agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations.
In close liaison with relevant Technical Officers participate in technical meetings organized by the Food and Nutrition Security Working Group (FNSWG) and the Regional Inter-Agency Standing Committee for Southern Africa (RIASCO.
Perform any other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

University degree in disaster management climate change food Security nutrition agricultural Economics or sustainable agriculture (including livestock forestry and fisheries) or related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in technical cooperations related activities policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security agriculture and rural development fishery forestry monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Working knowledge of English
National of South Africa or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Strong field coordination facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including government institutions CSOs private sector and development partners.
Experience in working with FAO or other UN agencies.

Selection Criteria

Extent and relevance of experience (at least 2 years experience) in humanitarian programming.
Demonstrated ability to liaise and build partnerships with UN agencies NGO and government institutions on drought floods and cyclones trigger development.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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HOW TO APPLY

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