Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)

Assist governments in improving food security and agriculture sectors.

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Overview

Assist governments in improving food security and agriculture sectors.

You have:

  • National of Sao Tome.
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, business administration and management, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
  • Three years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming, planning and technical cooperation in food and agriculture and/or project implementation in an area of FAO's activities in the country.
  • Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of French and Portuguese and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - Level B) of English.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to manage a project. What steps did you take to ensure its success? This question assesses your project management capabilities and your ability to lead initiatives. Outline your role, the project's objectives, and highlight specific actions you took regarding planning and execution.
How do you approach building relationships with government authorities and local institutions? This evaluates your interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used data to inform policy analysis in food security? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What techniques do you use to promote advocacy for organizational priorities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Detail how you've handled a challenging situation in project implementation. What did you learn? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure effective teamwork in a multicultural setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In what way do you keep yourself updated with changes in national policies affecting agriculture? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What processes do you follow for training and supervising lower-grade staff? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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