OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Lusaka
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Lusaka
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- FRZAM
- Closing Date: Closed
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
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Organizational Setting The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes 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. Under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), FAO in Zambia will be partnering with the European Union, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) to implement a 4.5-year program on Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems in Zambia (SIFAZ). The project will focus on building demonstrable synergies between research and promotion of appropriate sustainable agriculture intensification practices. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to further advance FAO technical coordination with Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research (CGIARS). Reporting Lines Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Zambia, the Operations Specialist reports to the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA). He/she works in close collaboration with implementing partners from Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), NGOs and relevant FAO technical units in headquarters, at regional level (RAF) and sub-regional level (Sub regional Office for Southern Africa (SFS) and in close collaboration with administrative and technical units in FAO Zambia. Technical Focus Coordinate operational support to implementation to the European Union Funded Sustainable Intensification of Smallholder Farming Systems in Zambia (SIFAZ) project implemented by FAO Zambia. Tasks and responsibilities
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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