Junior Partnership Consultant
Support FAO's liaison and partnership initiatives in Brussels
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Overview
Support FAO's liaison and partnership initiatives in Brussels
You have:
- Advanced university degree in Food security, nutrition, development
- Working knowledge of English and minimum knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian)
- 1 year of experience in working with partnerships with non-state actors and with intergovernmental organizations
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:
- Engage on the liaison work and engage on partnerships with non-state actors, with a specific focus on civil society organizations, academia and research institutions
- Support the liaison work with other EU institutions, intergovernmental organizations and think tanks
- Support the engagement with Brussels-based youth-related stakeholders by awareness-raising on FAO’s portfolio
- Perform any other duties as may be requested.
Other tasks include:
- Help maintain regular communication with stakeholders through e-mails (through distribution lists)
- 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
- Assist in meeting preparations for LOB: select or abstract background materials and information needed for meetings, draft and format short reports, presentations, and other documentation / material needed for meetings;
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Food security, nutrition, development
- Working knowledge of English and minimum knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
- 1 year of experience in working with partnerships with non-state actors and with intergovernmental organizations
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 would be an asset
- Basic Knowledge about FAO mandate its current Strategic Framework.
Potential interview questions
| Can you give an example of a successful partnership you developed and how you maintained it? | This question evaluates your experience in partnership management and your ability to sustain relationships. | Share specific instances detailing your role in the partnership and how you ensured its success. |
| How do you prioritize and manage multiple stakeholders with varying interests? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to handle complex stakeholder dynamics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a non-expert audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use for effective event organization and coordination? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In your opinion, what are the key challenges in working with non-state actors? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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