Programme Coordination Specialist

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

Reporting Lines

The Programme Coordination Specialist reports directly to the FAO Representative.

Technical Focus

The work of FAO in the Philippines is guided by its Country Programming Framework (CPF). This supports the government in addressing challenges in improving food security and nutrition, enhancing agricultural production and productivity, sustainable management of natural resources and improving agricultural adaptation from Climate Change and Disaster Risks.

CPF supports the objectives and strategies of the new government for the Agriculture sector, as laid out in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, specifically\:

Chapter 8 - Expanding Economic Opportunities in Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Chapter 10 - Accelerating Human Capital Development
Chapter 11 - Reducing Vulnerability of Individuals and Families
Chapter 14 - Vigorously Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation
Chapter 17 - Attaining Just and Lasting Peace
Chapter 20 -Ensuring Ecological Integrity, Clean and Healthy Environment

The three integrated PDP Country Outcomes which will be given utmost consideration in all facets of FAO interventions, are (1) Improved nutrition for all; (2) Expanded economic opportunities in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry (AFF) and ensured ecological integrity, clean and healthy environment and (3) Reduced vulnerabilities among individuals and families and just and lasting peace achieved.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, reports and other knowledge/visibility products and provide technical inputs for promoting agriculture and rural development and emergency preparedness and response, in both development and humanitarian settings;
• Develop terms of references for project consultants and letters of agreements for service providers as required by the projects and in coordination with the concerned project teams;
• Coordinate with consultants and monitor project implementation to ensure that inputs and deliverables are in line with the projects’ timeline and requirements;
• Using corporate information management systems, assist in opening projects, tracking project and program budgets and in processing relevant revisions in coordination with concerned FAO officers;
• Support the monitoring of programmes, projects, initiatives of the CO and mobilized resources of the country office.
• Provide support in reviewing the progress, semi-annual and annual reports and report(s) to donors, funding proposals, and other project-related documents, prepared by the project teams, as required;
• Facilitate the technical review of consultants’ technical inputs, reports, studies and other project publications;
• Provide support to identify, promote and develop strategic linkages, synergies and partnerships between FAO and other actors from the UN, Government, Donor Community, Academe, Private Sector and Civil Society.
• With support from FAO Philippines Programme Unit, engage in the UN Philippines Partnership Framework for Sustainable Development (PFSD) and other inter-agency committees/working groups/task force related to agriculture and rural development and emergency preparedness and response, youth and IPs;
• Participate in different fora on agriculture and rural development and emergency preparedness and response, and undertake field activities as necessary;
• Collect and prepare data and background information in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country (youth, IP, rural/sustainable development)
• Prepare response and obtain additional information to respond to internal and external queries
• Prepare background material, working papers and tables for briefings, review sessions and meetings.
• Carry out any other relevant duties within her technical competence as may be requested by the FAO Representative

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• The candidate must have a University Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, and other fields related to the mandate of FAO
• At least 3 years professional and practical experience in the planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development programmes/projects
• A national of Philippines with work permit
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Familiarity with FAO systems is preferred
• Knowledge on Project Management
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

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