Recrutement de 01 Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network)

Recrutement de 01 Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network)
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 7 ans
Expire le: 07-11-2023

FAO
Cairo, Egypt
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network) (2303163)

Job Description:2303163

Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network)

Job Posting: 17/Oct/2023
Closure Date: 07/Nov/2023, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Egypt-Cairo
Duration: Fixed-term: One year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2009862
CCOG Code: 1A02
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

• 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 persons 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) leads FAO's support to countries in the region in transforming their agrifood systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development and ensures the planning and implementation of FAO's strategic response in the region through a multidisciplinary approach. It implements approved programmes and projects, monitors programme implementation, and ensures that they contribute to addressing regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the FAO Strategic Framework and Programme of Work and Budget. RNE supports regional policy dialogues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports knowledge exchange, capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region. It develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).

The post is located in the Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines
The Programme Officer (FAO Representative Network) reports to the Senior Field Programme Officer.

Technical Focus
The incumbent performs capacity building, planning, programming and operational/liaison functions related to the management of the FAO Representative (FAOR) Network in RNE. The incumbent ensures synergy and coordination among Decentralized Offices, across regions and between these and relevant headquarters units.

Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of corporate programmes and projects at regional level and globally in coordination with other Regional Offices.

Key Functions
• Monitors and analyses issues and trends within the region under his/her responsibility; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; and ensures follow-up actions.
• Contributes to policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends; generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses; and identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Organizes and finalizes written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, and inputs to publications.
• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach and communication-related activities; reviews and contributes to the development of learning materials; conducts training workshops and seminars; and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to Subregional and Country Offices and other parties, and prepares mission summaries.

Specific Functions
• Advises the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) in monitoring performance of the FAO Representatives (FAORs) and management of Decentralized Offices in the region, provides day-to-day guidance and support for the smooth operations of the Country Offices as necessary.
• Acts on behalf of the Budget Holder for the FAOR Network resources in the region, leads the preparation of biennial Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) for the FAOR Network in consultation with the office of the concerned Deputy Director-General (DDG), Office of Strategy, Programme and Budget (OSP) and other headquarters units.
• Reviews, consolidates, and analyses annual budget allotments for FAO Country Offices and prepares Periodic Budgetary Reports (PBRs).
• Advises FAORs on their strategic management of the programme, operation, and Country Offices, as well as staffing and financial and physical resources: premises, vehicles and other assets.
• Guides and assists FAORs in negotiation of renewed Host Country Agreement (HCA) for premises changes, cash contributions, staff and other in-kind contributions, as well as for programme needs.
• Leads or supports the development and implementation of capacity-building initiatives in support of Decentralized Offices, in close coordination with other units (e.g. administration, finance, field programme) at headquarters, Regional, and Subregional Offices.
• Maintains oversight and monitors functions of the Country Offices in the region through regular working contacts and periodic country visits as necessary.
• Leads or supports the preparation of FAO Representations Regional Synthesis Report and Country Annual Reports and ensures the quality control and update of FAO Representations information in the Country Office Information Network (COIN).
• Prepares and/or edits policy statements, official bulletins, guidelines and instructions to FAORs in support of the effective discharge of their functions; ensures that this material is regularly updated and raises issues requiring clarifications with technical and administrative divisions.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors and prepares replies to audit observations and queries.
• Performs other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in public/business administration, political or social sciences or related fields.
• Seven years of relevant experience in coordination, decentralization, reform, and programme matters.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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.
• Relevance and extent of experience related to coordination, decentralization, reform, and programme matters in large national/international organization(s).
• Extent of understanding of the functioning of the United Nations common system and in particular of FAO's structure, policies and procedures related to decentralized activities is desirable.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.


Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.