Job Vacancies at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Emergency Programme Specialist / Area Coordinator
2.) Fishery Policy Specialist (First Programme)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) - An intergovernmental organization, FAO has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.

Job Code: 2002717
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Organizational Unit: FRNIR
Duration: Up to 11 months
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Organizational Setting

• Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the direct supervision of the Head of the FAO North East Sub-Office and in close collaboration with the Emergency Programme Coordinator and other relevant units, the Area Coordinator will support the strategic, programmatic and operational aspects of the FAO programme in Yobe and Adamawa States in North East Nigeria.

Reporting Lines:

• The consultant reports to the Head of the Sub-Office in the North East Nigeria.

Technical Focus:

• FAO programme activities and operations in North East Nigeria are supported in terms of programme definition, coverage and implementation with relevant partners, and are technically sound and responsive to both donor commitments and the needs of affected populations and the sector.
• FAO programme activities and operations in Yobe and Adamawa States are implemented and monitored in a timely and effective manner.
• Food Security in the Areas of Responsibility (AoRs) are continuously analysed and structured and feed into FAO’s programming.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure the implementation of emergency and rehabilitation operations related to agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries and natural resource management activities and other areas of FAO’s mandate in Yobe and Adamawa States;
• Support the FAO Nigeria Country Team in the design of concept notes, project proposals and the formulation of progress and terminal reports for submission to donors and UN programmes;
• Provide programmatic support and analysis to ensure that key areas - e.g. civil society, gender and youth; resilience; governance and conflict management; equality and humanitarian principles - are appropriately reflected in emergency projects;
• Strengthen partnerships with State Governments - including key State Ministries; State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs), Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI) - national and international non-governmental organizations, potential implementing partners, donors and other UN agencies in order to reinforce synergies between key stakeholders and ensure effective implementation of field activities;
• Supervise and strengthen the capacity of National Programme Personnel and Field Assistants in Yobe and Adamawa States and conduct periodic quality assessment of personnel in the field to inform contract renewals / extensions;
• Contribute to raising awareness of FAO’s mandate and interventions / activities implemented in North East Nigeria;
• Support the collection and analysis of information on livelihoods and agricultural production needs in North East Nigeria;
• Support the definition of FAO’s strategic positioning in relation to its emergency and resilience response in North East Nigeria;
• Assist with interagency coordination and liaison with other UN agencies and partners (NGOs, national authorities, donor community, etc.) involved in relief and rehabilitation activities, promoting the FAO mandate, roles and competence;
• Participate in emergency response programming and recovery/rehabilitation planning including through interagency coordination platforms;
• Contribute FAO inputs to relevant interagency documents and briefs on the humanitarian situation in North East Nigeria, prepare briefs and reports on FAO programmes in response to the crisis;
• Contribute to the M&E performance monitoring plan and strategy;
• Contribute to the coordinating functions of the Food Security Sector;
• Participate in internal meetings, facilitate information sharing, assist in planning and coordination of internal activities, and assist in monitoring the timely implementation of decisions taken;
• Produce quality and timely reports on interventions in the Area of Operation;
• Ensure that reports / Notes-for-file are prepared for all meetings and missions which should be cleared and uploaded to the relevant folder of the FAONG shared space;
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Advanced University degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Agricultural / Natural Sciences or other relevant field;
• At least five years of experience performing similar functions, particularly in leading a Field Office and in project / programme management;
• Working knowledge of English, both verbal and written and limited knowledge of French or of one of the other FAO official languages.

FAO Core Competencies:

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

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Extent of experience in emergency relief and rehabilitation operations, particularly in the food security and agriculture sector and in interagency coordination;
• Demonstrated experience working in complex environments and / or field level in developing countries;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex emergency situations;
• Familiarity with the UN system in general, and FAO in particular;
• Demonstrated communication skills in English, both verbal and written;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team;
• Ability to travel across North East Nigeria as required;
• Extent of familiarity with the region.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2020; 11:59:00 PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Additional Information and Notice

• Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU / UNESCO list
• If you are in possession of language certificate / s from UN accredited external providers and / or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT), please attach the certificate / s when submitting the application.
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
• People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and / or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
• Important Notice: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Reporting Lines

• Under the general supervision of the Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy and Resources Division (FIA) and the Regional Senior Fishery Officer (FAO Regional Office for Africa) and under the technical guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Policy Officer Fisheries & Aquaculture - FIRST Programme based in ECOWAS Commission, the Fishery Consultant will ensure the overall implementation of coherent, integrated policy assistance, capacity development and regional governance of fisheries and aquaculture sector for achieving food and nutrition security and poverty reduction.

Technical Focus:

• Fisheries, Aquaculture, Food Security and Nutrition.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• In close consultation with the Senior Policy Officer Fisheries and Aquaculture – FIRST Programme, prepare and organize meetings and workshops, and ensure the participation of relevant stakeholders;
• In collaboration with the Senior Policy Officer Fisheries and Aquaculture – FIRST Programme, prepare the terms of references for consultants;
• Supervise the reviewing and editing of technical reports of consultants;
• Contribute to the production of policy briefs and notes on key issues related to fisheries in West Africa;
• Contribute to the improvement of data collection and information on fish consumption and nutritional status of populations
• Support the implementation of the PNIASAN and the ECOWAS Detailed Strategic Framework for the Sustainable Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture in West Africa (CSD-DPA) to improve the contribution of the fisheries and aquaculture sector to food security and nutrition;
• Support the organization of visibility actions and the preparation of related materials;
• Support the establishment of a dynamic database of actors, partners, programs, and projects within the fisheries and aquaculture sector in West Africa;
• Support the creation of a framework for cooperation, collaboration and coordination with the main actors involved in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in West Africa;
• Contribute to the preparation of capacity development tools and manuals related to design, implementation and monitoring of fisheries and aquaculture projects and actions;
• Support the organization of training programs, seminars and workshops to improve human and organizational capacities;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Candidates will be Assessed Against the Following:

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in natural resource management, fisheries policy and economy, fisheries planning analyst, and/or aquaculture development or closely related area.
• 7 years of experience in fisheries resource management and policy or related field, including experience in organization, coordination and planning of technical meetings and workshops.
• Working knowledge of French and English

FAO Core Competencies:

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

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

Additional Information:

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• If you are in possession of language certificate/s from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT), please attach the certificate/s when submitting the application.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online