Country Programme Coordinator and Resource Mobilization Specialist

Programme & Policy

Overview

Lead and implement country programming frameworks for food security.

You have:

• University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, social sciences, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
• Or an advanced university degree in the aforementioned areas.
• 5 years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to policy analysis, 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 (proficient - level C) of Spanish.
• And Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.

Organizational settings

The main objective of FAO country offices, headed by a FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and reduce hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in sustainable manner.

Reporting lines

The Consultant will be under the direct supervision of the FAO Chile Representative (FAOR)

Technical Focus

Leadership and technical expertise in coordinating the effective implementation of the Country Programming Framework (CPF) focusing on key results in line with the results matrix of the CPF in accordance with and derived from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) process and related FAO programmes and projects

Specific Functions

• Liaises and assists government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at interagency meetings as required; • Provides technical and strategic support to Representation’s technical teams (pilars) and promotes the effective integration and coordination of their activities and initiatives in order to align their work and results into a comprehensive country programme; • Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools such as website, press releases and publications, and supports the implementation of FAO's regulatory framework in the country • Identifies and establishes linkages with key national counterparts, stakeholders and resource persons, as well as with bilateral and multilateral partners involved with FAO Chile • Coordinates 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 monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector. • Develops and promotes resource mobilization strategy for the implementation of the CPF through liaison with relevant government institutions, other UN Agencies and the donor community in the country; • Coordinates the preparation of briefs and comprehensive reports on FAO priorities and the field programme in the country and ensures the timely dissemination of information to the Government, donor community, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs); • Provides support, guidance and technical advice in the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects and initiatives financed by bilateral or multilateral donors. • Provides technical oversight and guidance on strategic aspects and decisions for the implementation of projects, ensuring technical quality and alignment with FAO’s strategic framework, the CPF and the donors’ rules and procedures. • Prepares documentation, analyses and modify papers/reports if necessary, ensuring full compelling on project results, including background materials, analytical and substantive documents and reports. • Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals; monitors and reviews 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; identifies inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints. • Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided. • Ensures that gender equality and inclusion of indigenous people is achieved in the country team and projects. • Contributes and support supervision work team and the wellbeing. • Performs other duties, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, social sciences, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization. • Or an advanced university degree in the aforementioned areas • 5 years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to policy analysis, 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 (proficient - level C) of Spanish • And Intermediate knowledge (level B) of English

Competencies

• Result focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building effective relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in policy analysis, programme/project development and management. • Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures, preferably' those of the United Nations or FAO. • Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, and natural resources management in the context of climate change. • Extent and relevance of' experience in the collection and analysis of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries. • Extent and relevance of experience in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals as well as programme/project implementation, monitoring and review. • 2 years of experience in successful resource mobilization • Desirable - level C of English

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