• Country: Baghdad, Iraq
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: FAO
• Gender: Both 
• Deadline: 2024-01-08

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation;
•    Reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions;
•    Supports the timely preparation of the project work plan, procurement plan, logistics, HR and all other related aspects of projects;
•    Develops and maintain liaison with the relevant stakeholders including governmental focal persons;
•    Supports the identification of potential project target areas, beneficiary selection and prioritization of field activities and scheduling based on ground priorities,
•    Prepares regular updates on work plan implementation status and project reports based on FAO and donor requirements;
•    Monitors and reviews the project technical and financial progress and share with the supervisor and proposes budget revisions when and if required in close coordination of Operation;
•    Prepares various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
•    Undertakes outreach and communication activities; contribute to the development of learning materials; support training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
•    Participates in field missions and prepare mission summaries;
•    Assists in activities related to programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc. and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
•    Supports the closure of the project technically and financially, prepares, and submits the final project report after seeking clearances;
•    Participates in relevant coordination groups, Task Forces, working groups as required;
•    Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    University degree, preferably in humanities, social sciences, political sciences or any related area;
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of another FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
•    Extensive work experience (at least 5 years) in programme development and management with demonstrated experience in writing project documents, resource mobilization, staff supervision and management;

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Ability to work with and forge networks with both Government and grassroots organisations,
•    Good understanding of national and regional social-political context;
•    Knowledge of UN system and essential UN documents, including FAO and UNV programmes, activities and main partners in the country;
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
•    Good management skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritise workload;
•    Computer literacy;
•    Working knowledge of local languages an asset;
•    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy support on sustainable production and natural resources and/or related fields.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation.
•    Extent of experience in working with UN or other international or regional bodies and familiarity with global processes and governing bodies.
•    Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.

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