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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. FRURT 008-2012

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) wishes to recruit a competent person for the post of  Assistant FAOR (Programme)

LEVEL: NO B (with opportunity for job growth within the short term)

LOCATION: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

DURATION: Fixed Term position.

Job Role, Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), but with considerable independence and initiative, the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) is responsible for the coordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development. Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Liaise and cooperate with government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and in liaison with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required;
• Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools (e.g. website, press releases and publications) and support the implementation of FAO’s regulatory frameworks (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country;
• Coordinate the collection, consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAO’s corporate systems and monitor changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector;
• Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks  such as the FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF);
• Participate in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and monitor and review the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identify inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
• Act as Officer-in-Charge for the day-to-day running of the FAO Representation during the absence of the FAOR, if required;
• Perform any other duties as required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:
University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, or in any other field related to the work of the Organization.

Work Experience:
Minimum of five years of professional experience in agricultural development and/or project implementation in an area of FAO’s activities in the country.


Languages:
Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English, French or Spanish) and working knowledge of the most widely used local language.

Selection Criteria

• Level and relevance of experience in programme/project development and management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project / programme management procedures, possibly of those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
• Proven capacity to approach work assignments in a systematic and efficient manner with judgement and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  
• Demonstrated ability to use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Internet) and project management software and other information systems /databases.

Mode of Application:

Interested candidates  should complete the FAO Personal History Form accessible at

http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Employment/docs/Personal_History_Form.doc

and submit it  with an application letter and updated CV to the following address:

FAO- Representative

P.O. Box 2, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

or deliver your application to:
FAO-office, SIDA House H, Ada Estate, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road (opposite DSTV), DSM, Tanzania 

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications electronically: Email: FAO-TZ@fao.org

Closing date: Thursday, 20^th September, 2012.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.