Organization: FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Sudan
Grade: Consultancy – Consultant – Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
Public, Private Partnership
Closing Date: 2025-02-12

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Applications are welcomed from competent women, qualified nationals of underrepresented and non-represented Members, and people with disabilities. All FAO employees are expected to maintain the organization’s principles and the highest levels of professionalism and honesty.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 FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Setting in an Organization

The primary goals of the FAO country offices, which are led by FAO Representatives, are to support governments in creating policies, programs, and projects that will increase food security, decrease hunger and malnutrition, support the growth of the forestry, fisheries, and agriculture sectors, and ensure that their natural resources and environment are used sustainably.

Over the course of the next 12 months, FAO hopes to help 14.2 million people in Sudan through its emergency and resilience program. FAO’s strategy approach builds resilience via livelihood initiatives that lessen the effects of ongoing conflict, addressing both the long-term recovery and the urgent needs of vulnerable communities.

In order to address the urgent needs of the targeted farmers, herders, and fishermen, FAO Sudan is requesting USD 156.7 million under the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan. Its emergency and resilience program will focus on the following areas: Goal 1: Provide access to a variety of food sources by boosting family food production and income, providing life-saving aid, Goal 2: Prompt livestock support by implementing mass vaccination programs to prevent transboundary animal illnesses; Goal 3: Helping to provide high-quality, timely evidence to guide programming and decision-making.

Lines of Reporting

Under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Sudan, the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist will collaborate with the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) and the FAO Regional Office for Near East and Northern Africa (RNE).

Technical Attention

Through the mobilization of FAO resources at the national level, the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist will assist the program’s development.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning\:

• Support the development of FAO response plans/appeals that clearly articulate priorities, expected results, cost-effectiveness and the centrality of agriculture to the humanitarian response.
• Analyze funding and partnership opportunities.
• Draft an RM action plan.

Resource mobilization and partnership\:

• Support effective donor outreach, including through bilateral meetings and partner briefings.
• Contribute to develop/finalize quality project proposals, in line with FAO and donor requirements.
• Support funding negotiations with resource partners at country level, in close collaboration with OER and PSR, as appropriate.
• Support and contribute to donor visibility and field visits.
• Maintain an updated resource partner contact list.
• Liaise closely with FAO Resource Mobilization and Partnership Units/Team at regional, subregional and headquarters levels, including PSR, PSU, RNE, RAF, and OER.

Communication and visibility\:

• Design and implement a communications and visibility strategy and related work plans in support of FAO Sudan programme.
• Lead in the preparation and design of priority communication and visibility materials as required by the country office.
• Work with FAO Sudan project/sector teams to ensure a common approach in the coverage of different areas of focus, advise and provide support with sector specific communication needs.
• Contribute to the regular sharing of information on project activities, achievements and lessons learned with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare press releases on key activities in close coordination with the FAOR and the project managers and ensure they are released to the audience on a timely manner.
• Manage the FAO Sudan website and twitter page; draft project factsheets, articles, guest columns and social media messages; and monitor media coverage of FAO Sudan activities.
• Supervise the projects national reporting and communications specialist and organize training and capacity building activities for FAO Sudan staff in media relations, social media and strategic communications.
• Maintain contact with the Office of Corporate Communications (OCC), either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

FAO Standards and guidelines\:

• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including\:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31\: https\://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines\: https\://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines\: https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http\://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names of Countries https\://www.fao.org/nocs/en
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

 Requirements

• Advanced University degree in agronomy, food security, nutrition, economics, social science, political science, international relations, or sector corresponding to FAO’s mandate
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of programming, resource mobilization, strategic partnerships or other relevant field
• Working knowledge (level C) of English

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with donors, UN, NGOs and the Government
• Experience working with/coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

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

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
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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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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