Programme Support Specialist (Emergency and Resilience)

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner to ensure zero hunger in the country. FAO provides support in three priority areas: sustainable increase in production and productivity, agriculture-based economic growth, and increased resilience of livelihoods to threats and crisis.

The current portfolio of projects in South Sudan includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management, food information systems is implemented with humanitarian, transitional and development funding. The incumbent will contribute to the country’s Programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project they will coordinate and be assigned.

Reporting Lines

The Programme Support Specialist (Emergency and Resilience) will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative for South Sudan, the direct supervision of the Head of Emergency and Resilience Unit and in close coordination with the Technical Team and Chief Technical Advisors.

Technical Focus

The post holder shall be Juba based international specialist, a Programme Support Specialist (Emergency and Resilience) in Emergency and Resilience Unit who will support and lead project implementation under the guidance of Head of Emergency and Resilience. • Develop strategies for sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems, with a special focus on the establishment of food security and nutrition monitoring systems (FSNMS). • Ensure full compliance with FAO partnerships approach at all levels. • Extend the depth of your understanding of food security information systems, including implementing a variety of methodologies and techniques - for example, household surveys, market and climate monitoring, or emergency/rapid food security assessments. • Develop partnerships with the Government, UN, and NGOs by demonstrating, liaising, and coordinating.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Emergency and Resilience Team with coordinating work, setting country and operational objectives, and monitoring progress through regular meetings and the development, updating, and dissemination of action plans; implement corrective measures as a result of monitoring results within a timely period. • In collaboration with the FAO food security cluster/sector, assist the Head of Emergency and Resilience with response and resilience activities in the country, including preparedness, needs assessment, response, programming, implementation, and resource mobilization. • Support the Head of Emergency and Resilience in promoting FAO's response to government parties, UN agencies, regional organizations, NGOs, and donors. • Review and analyze relevant documents and reports; identify problems and issues; propose corrective measures; coordinate with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions. • Conduct outreach activities; conduct training workshops, seminars, etc.; make presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Assess NGOs for partnership within the ELRP and targeted by the various projects in conjunction with the LOA Team and the Information Management Team. • Support the development and approval of Letters of Agreement under the ELRP by providing guidance and support. • Participate relevant meetings and networking events to monitor and report on the partner's activities. • Provide assistance in coordinating budgeting and funding activities for the Emergency and Resilience Unit (Programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work Programme, budget, etc.). • Assist in setting up emergency assessment and response teams immediately to address new emergencies and provide surge capacity to country offices. • Provide sectoral coordination support through the FAO-WFP-led Food Security Cluster/Sector in the country. • Ensure the Head of Emergency and Resilience keeps in touch with donors and provides them with updated information about FAO assessments, response plans, and activities. • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• A university degree in Social Sciences, Agricultural Science, Development Studies, International Affairs, Management or related degree. • Working knowledge of English (level C) and limited knowledge (level B) of a second FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian). • Minimum 3 years of experience in developing operation, advocacy and outreach plans, project implementation.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results focus. • Teamwork • Communication • Building effective relationships • Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• An advanced degree is an added advantage. • Knowledge of other languages spoken in the region is an asset. • Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills. • Strong report writing skills. • Ability to organize and implement emergency response direct project activities (workshops, missions, assessments, etc.), work in hardship context and guide implementing partners and beneficiaries’ organizations. • Capacity to carry out assignments independently with minimal technical guidance; • Knowledge of the UN system, procedures and operational activities is an advantage. • Ability to work well in a team.