Recrutement de 01 Environment and Natural Resources Coordination Specialist

Recrutement de 01 Environment and Natural Resources Coordination Specialist
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 7 ans
Expire le: 23-09-2022

FAO
Harare, Zimbabwe
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Environment and Natural Resources Coordination Specialist (2202534)

Job Description: 2202534

Environment and Natural Resources Coordination Specialist

Closure Date: 23/Sep/2022, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRZIM - FAO Representation in Zimbabwe
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Zimbabwe-Harare
Duration: 12 months renewable
Post Number: N/A

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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
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Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative (FAOR) , is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. For the period 2022-2026, the FAO Office in Zimbabwe is supporting Government efforts through the Country Programme Framework (CPF) which is based on three pillars: (i) Promotion of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems to address food security and nutrition
(ii) Building resilience to climate change, agricultural threats and crisis; (iii) Sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection

The position is located in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Reporting Lines
The Environment and Natural Resources Coordination Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Zimbabwe, and direct supervision of the AFAOR-Programme. Supervision received is focused on the quality of the work performed and provides for on-the-job learning.

Technical Focus
• Programme quality assurance and monitoring
• Information management, analysis, report writing
• Knowledge sharing

Tasks and responsibilities
• Support the delivery of the Zimbabwe Country Programme Framework focusing on sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection
• Provide technical leadership to all projects with a focus on Environment and Natural resources management in the Zimbabwe country office throughout the project cycle, including formulation and implementation and monitoring of work plans.
• Facilitate dialogue between FAO, government officials, partners and relevant stakeholders at all levels to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
• Represent and show FAO leadership on environment and natural resources management at different forums
• Prepare timely thematic reports for the programme of work as required by various stakeholders (donors, Government, FAO units).
• Participate in the identification, and mobilization of resources required to meet CPF targets
• Coordinate the identification, development and implementation of relevant policies and strategies as prioritized as well as monitor changes in relevant national policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to integrate on environment and natural resources management into other projects and identify opportunities to create synergies
• Perform other duties as required

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Development Studies/ Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Project Management or related discipline
• 7 years of relevant experience in project coordination and support
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English
• National of Zimbabwe

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

Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of corporate information systems
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards

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
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• 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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