Junior Liaison and Partnership Specialist
Ensure effective liaison with non-state actors and support FAO's objectives
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Overview
Ensure effective liaison with non-state actors and support FAO's objectives
You have:
- Advanced university degree in Food security, nutrition, development.
- Minimum one year of experience.
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
Contract
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Organizational Setting
FAO Liaison office with the European Union and Belgium is responsible for strengthening FAO’s visibility, interaction and advocacy with key partners, including the European Union and the Permanent Representations of the EU Member States, the ACP Secretariat and their Permanent Representations Member States, NGOs, and academic institutions in Belgium.
Reporting Lines
The consultant reports to FAO LOB Liaison Officer, under the overall supervision of the director of the office.
Technical Focus
Ensure achievement of LOB’s objectives with efficient coordination and support
Tasks and Responsibilities
Follow up and support overall portfolio of LOB Liaison Officer, which includes:
- Support the liaison work with non-state actors, including keeping track of FAOLOB portfolio, engaging with new partners, monitoring current partnerships and follow-up.
- Support the liaison work with the OACPS and providing support to Brussels-based Permanent Representatives to FAO
- Follow the activities (policies, events, publications) of the Committee of the Regions and Economic and Social Committee relating to FAO mandates
Other activities include
- Help maintain regular communication with stakeholders through e-mails (through distribution lists)
- Participate in the UN Brussels Green Deal Working Group, planning and carrying out the activities in the communication advocacy roadmap
- Aid in the preparation and organisation of the FAO Brussels Dialogues and/or other FAO events ie. drafting of concept notes, invitations, follow-up communication materials
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Food security, nutrition, development
- Minimum one year of experience
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
- Experience in FAO
- Knowledge of FAO internal policy
- Working knowledge of French would be an asset
- Basic Knowledge about FAO mandate and rural development programs.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you successfully engaged with a new partner? | This assesses your ability to build new relationships and partnerships. | Share a specific instance where your initiative led to the establishment of a valuable partnership. |
| What experience do you have in organizing events or dialogues? | This evaluates your organizational skills and experience in community engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize communication with diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your understanding of FAO's mandate and how it relates to rural development. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a challenge in stakeholder engagement? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
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