Programme Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO's mission is to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, including 194 countries and the European Union, FAO operates in over 130 countries worldwide. The organization works closely with governments, civil society, community-based organizations, academia, and the private sector to address challenges in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. FAO's Country Offices provide policy advice and support, technical assistance, and capacity development, ensuring effective operations aligned with international standards of accountability. The FAO Country Office in the Philippines has been collaborating with various stakeholders for over four decades to enhance sustainability in agricultural production and improve resilience against natural disasters and climate change.
Job Overview:
The Programme Management Specialist position is located in the FAO Country Office in the Philippines and reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). The role is crucial in overseeing projects aligned with the updated Country Programming Framework for 2025-2028, which focuses on health, resilience, productive agriculture, and climate-resilient agrifood systems. The specialist will support the expansion of the programme portfolio, resource mobilization, and the preparation of technical documents. This position requires a proactive approach to developing proposals, concept notes, and reports that promote agriculture and rural development, particularly in both development and humanitarian contexts. The specialist will also ensure compliance with project cycle guidelines and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, thereby playing a key role in achieving FAO's strategic objectives in the Philippines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Management Specialist include supporting the expansion of the programme portfolio, resource mobilization, and preparing reports and technical documents under the guidance of the FAO Representative and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). The specialist will develop proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, and other knowledge products, ensuring they align with FAO's mandate. Responsibilities also include reviewing Terms of Reference for affiliate workforce, developing letters of agreements for service providers, and coordinating with consultants to monitor project implementation. The specialist will assist in project management tasks such as opening projects, tracking budgets, and processing revisions. Additionally, the role involves supporting the monitoring of programmes and projects, reviewing progress reports, facilitating technical reviews of consultants' inputs, and participating in forums related to agriculture and rural development. The specialist will conduct capacity development activities, prepare background materials for briefings, and coordinate government participation in workshops and trainings, among other relevant duties.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, or related fields pertinent to FAO's mandate. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring rural development programmes/projects is required. Additionally, candidates must have a working knowledge (level C) of English and must be either nationals of the Philippines or legal residents with a valid work permit. FAO core competencies such as results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing are essential for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Programme Management Specialist position includes a University Degree in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of rural development and the agricultural sector, which are central to FAO's mission and activities.
Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of professional and practical experience in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of rural development programmes/projects. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the specialist can effectively contribute to the FAO's objectives and manage the complexities of the projects they will oversee.
Languages:
A working knowledge (level C) of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions and communities served by FAO in the Philippines.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and is based in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Candidates must be either nationals of the Philippines or legal residents with a valid work permit. The role involves significant interaction with various stakeholders, including government entities, and may require participation in regional and global workshops and trainings. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with FAO's standards and policies.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO's mission is to achieve security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, including 194 countries and the European Union, FAO operates in over 130 countries worldwide. The organization works closely with governments, civil society, community-based organizations, academia, and the private sector to address challenges in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. FAO's Country Offices provide policy advice and support, technical assistance, and capacity development, ensuring effective operations aligned with international standards of accountability. The FAO Country Office in the Philippines has been collaborating with various stakeholders for over four decades to enhance sustainability in agricultural production and improve resilience against natural disasters and climate change.
Job Overview:
The Programme Management Specialist position is located in the FAO Country Office in the Philippines and reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). The role is crucial in overseeing projects aligned with the updated Country Programming Framework for 2025-2028, which focuses on health, resilience, productive agriculture, and climate-resilient agrifood systems. The specialist will support the expansion of the programme portfolio, resource mobilization, and the preparation of technical documents. This position requires a proactive approach to developing proposals, concept notes, and reports that promote agriculture and rural development, particularly in both development and humanitarian contexts. The specialist will also ensure compliance with project cycle guidelines and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects, thereby playing a key role in achieving FAO's strategic objectives in the Philippines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Management Specialist include supporting the expansion of the programme portfolio, resource mobilization, and preparing reports and technical documents under the guidance of the FAO Representative and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). The specialist will develop proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, and other knowledge products, ensuring they align with FAO's mandate. Responsibilities also include reviewing Terms of Reference for affiliate workforce, developing letters of agreements for service providers, and coordinating with consultants to monitor project implementation. The specialist will assist in project management tasks such as opening projects, tracking budgets, and processing revisions. Additionally, the role involves supporting the monitoring of programmes and projects, reviewing progress reports, facilitating technical reviews of consultants' inputs, and participating in forums related to agriculture and rural development. The specialist will conduct capacity development activities, prepare background materials for briefings, and coordinate government participation in workshops and trainings, among other relevant duties.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a University Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, or related fields pertinent to FAO's mandate. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring rural development programmes/projects is required. Additionally, candidates must have a working knowledge (level C) of English and must be either nationals of the Philippines or legal residents with a valid work permit. FAO core competencies such as results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing are essential for this role.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Programme Management Specialist position includes a University Degree in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Rural Development. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of rural development and the agricultural sector, which are central to FAO's mission and activities.
Experience:
The position requires at least 7 years of professional and practical experience in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of rural development programmes/projects. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the specialist can effectively contribute to the FAO's objectives and manage the complexities of the projects they will oversee.
Languages:
A working knowledge (level C) of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the regions and communities served by FAO in the Philippines.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and is based in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Candidates must be either nationals of the Philippines or legal residents with a valid work permit. The role involves significant interaction with various stakeholders, including government entities, and may require participation in regional and global workshops and trainings. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with FAO's standards and policies.
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