Organization: FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Kenya
Grade: Consultancy – Consultant – Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2024-10-09
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
FAO is executing a five (5) year Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project titled “Strengthening investment for adoption of alternatives and sustainable management of agrochemicals and agriplastics in Africa and Latin America through pilots in Kenya and Uruguay”, with UNEP as the implementing agency. The FARM programme was launched Nairobi in March 2024 and aims to reduce the impacts on the global ecosystem of persistent agrochemicals and agricultural plastics (agri-plastics) and single use plastics along the food production value chain. It aims to achieve the detoxification of the agriculture sector by catalyzing a framework for investment to eliminate harmful agrochemicals from agricultural food production system through three different technical components\: 1. Policy and regulatory capacity, and surveillance enhanced to improve the management of pesticides and agricultural plastics and promote the adoption of safer alternatives; 2. Financing and investment mechanisms incorporate environmental considerations and support the promotion and adoption of new technologies for sustainable agricultural practices; 3. Best practices and knowledge inform environmentally sustainable management of pesticides and hazardous pesticide waste, agricultural plastics and adoption of safer alternatives. In addition, the identified interventions will promote women and youth involvement in decision-making processes and participation in productive activities.
The grade of the position is SC8.
Reporting Lines
The National Project Technical Advisor will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme), the technical guidance of the FARM Coordinator, with technical support from FAO NSP (Plant Production and Protection Division) and of the FAO OCB (Office of Climate Change Biodiversity and Environment), and in close collaboration with the Project Steering Committee.
Technical Focus
The National Project Technical Advisor is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project activities in accordance with the work plan and budget.
Tasks and responsibilities
The National Project Technical Advisor will be expected deliver on the following\:
• Coordinating the project at the country level, providing technical assistance and facilitating engagement with relevant stakeholders within the pilot country and region.
• Supervising and guiding the consultants in the development of their tasks
• Coordinating and guiding the implementation of subcontracts (e.g. Letters of Agreements)
• Reviewing national consultants’ and subcontracts’ reports and activities
• Liaising with national and regional authorities for the submission and acceptance of policy proposals to promote efficient registration of alternatives to chemical pesticides, improving the management of hazardous pesticides and agricultural plastic
• Liaising with national competent authorities for the submission and acceptance of joint recommendations on how government expenditure can be used to incentivize the adoption of safer alternative to hazardous pesticides and safe management of hazardous pesticides and agricultural plastics
• Liaising with the private sector for the adoption of green finance models to support the transition to safer alternatives and environmentally sustainable management of pesticides and agricultural plastics
• Liaising with advisory systems, schools and universities to promote the access to current information about safer alternatives to pesticides and agricultural plastics
• Liaising with civil society organizations to promote awareness campaigns on risks of HHPs and other pesticides and agricultural plastics and the benefit of safer alternatives are supported
• Promoting the regional scale-up of project best practices through meetings, events and conferences
• Attending and organizing project-related events in the country
• Undertake any other relevant assignment as may be directed by FAOR from time to time
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Political Science or related field
• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in agricultural policy and project management
• Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili
• Must be a Kenyan National
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Proven capacity to work with and establish working relationships with medium to high-level government, private sector and non-government representatives
• Experience in project management and coordination
• Experience in workshop facilitation and report writing
• Experience in drafting communication materials for various target audiences
• Excellent oral and written English skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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