FAO Representative in Djibouti and various duty stations (RAF)
Djibouti
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Djibouti
- Grade: Senior level - P-5, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
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• 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 persons 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.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The FAO Representative (FAOR) is the accredited, senior official in the country who represents, leads and is accountable for the delivery of FAO programmes in the country. At this point in time, FAO is inviting applications for the FAOR position in the FAO Country Office in Djibouti, the Republic of Djibouti. Applicants who meet the requirements listed below may be contacted for assessment for upcoming FAOR vacancies in the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) Region in particular. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by FAO Representatives (FAORs), 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. Reporting Lines The FAOR works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative and, where applicable, under the technical supervision of the Subregional Coordinator; he/she manages, and is accountable for, the FAO country programme, office, resources and staff. The FAOR works closely with the Regional Leadership Team and is supported by the Regional/Subregional Office and headquarters' technical, administrative and operational staff, as appropriate. The FAOR reports to the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative, Regional Office for Africa in Accra, Ghana. The FAOR also reports to the Resident Coordinator (RC) on matters related to his/her respective contributions to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and works towards the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and is an active and accountable member of the UNCT as defined in the approved United Nations 'Management and Accountability Framework' that operationalizes the RC/UNCT relationships, in accordance with the UN General Assembly resolution 72/279, and is also an active member of the Humanitarian Country Team, where relevant. Technical Focus The FAOR leads FAO's response to national priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda and to advocate for action and acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as established in the Country Programming Framework (CPF) in line with the FAO Strategic Framework, in the framework of the four Betters, with particular focus on the Programme Priority Areas (PPAs) and flagship initiatives, such as the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, Green Cities, 1000 Digital Villages, One Country One Product, etc., as platforms for partnerships building and resource mobilization accelerators, and cross-cutting themes such as gender and youth; as well as FAO's contributions to the UNSDCF. Key Results The FAOR leads and manages the FAO Country Office and represents FAO in his/her country(ies) of accreditation, developing, maintaining and enhancing collaboration with the host government and other key stakeholders on development and humanitarian issues. The FAOR is responsible for the management of host country relations and FAO’s interests in dealing with government, international and local organizations, as well as networks and media in the country. The FAOR exemplifies the United Nations Standards of Conduct and, as a manager, promotes teamwork, inclusion and empowerment of staff and counterparts. Key Functions Represent and advocate the work of the Organization:
Develop and operationalize the CPF derived from UNSDCF:
Build partnerships and mobilize resources:
Programme implementation and monitoring:
Effectively manage the office, personnel and financial resources:
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
Technical/Functional Skills
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