National Programme Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) was established in 1996 in Samoa. It coordinates the FAO's work across 13 member countries in the Pacific subregion, which includes Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and one Associate Member, Tokelau. The office is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs and projects that address security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, nutrition, agriculture, and rural development priorities. It also maintains relations with institutions and entities across the subregion and is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) located in Bangkok.
Job Overview:
The National Programme Specialist will play a crucial role in operationalizing FAO’s presence in Kiribati, ensuring effective delivery of programs that align with the country's needs and regional priorities. The position is part of FAO’s Country Office Network transformation and aims to strengthen country-level engagement through enhanced coordination mechanisms, resource pooling, and targeted technical support. The Specialist will contribute to the national agrifood systems transformation in Kiribati, focusing on effective program coordination, portfolio management, and strategic engagement with governments, UN partners, and donors. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure that FAO's initiatives are responsive to the evolving needs of the country and are aligned with broader regional frameworks such as the UNSDCF and CPF.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Specialist will serve as the focal point for program coordination and implementation in Kiribati, ensuring that all activities align with national priorities and FAO's strategic frameworks. Responsibilities include providing technical support to engage with government counterparts, UN agencies, and regional organizations to facilitate effective program delivery. The Specialist will coordinate the implementation of ongoing agriculture, food security, and emergency projects, ensuring they meet national and international standards. Additionally, the role involves resource mobilization, preparing project proposals for donor funding, and ensuring compliance with FAO operational standards. The Specialist will also support the organization of events like World Food Day, contribute to communication materials, and manage a complex project portfolio while ensuring effective risk management and monitoring of FAO’s interventions in Kiribati.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Food Security/Nutrition, Forestry/Fisheries, Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, or project management. Additionally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience in program/project management, policy analysis related to agriculture and food security, and monitoring and evaluation. A working knowledge of English is essential, and candidates must be nationals of Kiribati.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in fields related to agriculture, economics, rural development, food security, or project management. The degree must be from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU) or UNESCO, ensuring that the educational qualifications meet international standards.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in program or project management, policy analysis in agriculture and food security, and monitoring and evaluation. This experience should ideally include working with governments, NGOs, or UN agencies, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the broader Pacific region, enhancing communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, which may indicate a rolling recruitment process. The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a role that involves significant engagement with national counterparts and partners. The FAO offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and contributions to important global initiatives related to food security and sustainable development.
The FAO Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) was established in 1996 in Samoa. It coordinates the FAO's work across 13 member countries in the Pacific subregion, which includes Cook Islands, Fiji, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and one Associate Member, Tokelau. The office is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs and projects that address security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, nutrition, agriculture, and rural development priorities. It also maintains relations with institutions and entities across the subregion and is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) located in Bangkok.
Job Overview:
The National Programme Specialist will play a crucial role in operationalizing FAO’s presence in Kiribati, ensuring effective delivery of programs that align with the country's needs and regional priorities. The position is part of FAO’s Country Office Network transformation and aims to strengthen country-level engagement through enhanced coordination mechanisms, resource pooling, and targeted technical support. The Specialist will contribute to the national agrifood systems transformation in Kiribati, focusing on effective program coordination, portfolio management, and strategic engagement with governments, UN partners, and donors. This role requires a proactive approach to ensure that FAO's initiatives are responsive to the evolving needs of the country and are aligned with broader regional frameworks such as the UNSDCF and CPF.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Specialist will serve as the focal point for program coordination and implementation in Kiribati, ensuring that all activities align with national priorities and FAO's strategic frameworks. Responsibilities include providing technical support to engage with government counterparts, UN agencies, and regional organizations to facilitate effective program delivery. The Specialist will coordinate the implementation of ongoing agriculture, food security, and emergency projects, ensuring they meet national and international standards. Additionally, the role involves resource mobilization, preparing project proposals for donor funding, and ensuring compliance with FAO operational standards. The Specialist will also support the organization of events like World Food Day, contribute to communication materials, and manage a complex project portfolio while ensuring effective risk management and monitoring of FAO’s interventions in Kiribati.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Food Security/Nutrition, Forestry/Fisheries, Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, or project management. Additionally, candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience in program/project management, policy analysis related to agriculture and food security, and monitoring and evaluation. A working knowledge of English is essential, and candidates must be nationals of Kiribati.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in fields related to agriculture, economics, rural development, food security, or project management. The degree must be from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU) or UNESCO, ensuring that the educational qualifications meet international standards.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in program or project management, policy analysis in agriculture and food security, and monitoring and evaluation. This experience should ideally include working with governments, NGOs, or UN agencies, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex organizational structures and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the broader Pacific region, enhancing communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, which may indicate a rolling recruitment process. The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared for a role that involves significant engagement with national counterparts and partners. The FAO offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and contributions to important global initiatives related to food security and sustainable development.
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