Project Officer by FAO

• Provides technical leadership assistance on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned projects; assists in the review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties.
• Coordinates of programmes and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of projects and the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
• Contributes to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
• Participates in activities such as structuring of training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
• Provides advice on the development of policies and strategies, as well as national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains related to FAO's work.

• Manages operations in coordination with national project staff for implementation at the country level and facilitates the provision of the required technical, managerial, administrative and quality assurance support from both NFO teams (FLRM and FFF) at headquarters and AFR100 Secretariat seconded experts.
• Leads regional and country support for planning, coordination and facilitation of implementation of the AFR100 project in close collaboration with technical experts from NFO teams (FLRM, FFF, Blended Finance) at headquarters and provides technical guidance and drives evidence-based and impactful innovations across the four components to the national project teams and their local partners.
• Promotes innovative approaches with the support of NFO teams at headquarters and other consortium partners to achieve impact and visibility for the AFR100 project at national, regional and global levels, including effective monitoring, learning, knowledge management and outreach actions.
• Ensures effective liaison and maintains good communication with regional and global partners such as AFR100 Secretariat, NEPAD, GIZ, WRI and other stakeholders and liaises particularly with AFR100 partner organizations to ensure consistent implementation and collaborations with other AFR100 initiatives.
• Organizes regional workshops and other inter-country knowledge sharing actions under the guidance of the Project Steering Committee (PSC), Project Advisory Committee (PAC) and technical teams within NFO, including regional events for sharing knowledge and experiences in key thematic areas in accordance with approved work plans.
• Prepares and monitors annual work plans and budget for the overall project, with support of NFO teams at headquarters, based on proposed national work plans and budgets in line with global project document and with FAO rules and procedures.
• Maintains records, with support of the Administrative Assistant in RAF, on technical and financial aspects of project operation, including monitoring of project activities and their outcomes, as well as minutes, decisions and recommendations of meetings and workshops for support and guidance of PSC members and NFO teams at headquarters.
• Prepares timely and quality updates, six-months project progress reports and annual reports for submission to NFO teams at headquarters and donors (in accordance with reporting procedures).
• Facilitates the recruitment and supervision of experts/service providers as required to undertake tasks of a regional nature in accordance with annual workplans (regional and national) to support the delivery of project outcomes.
• Synthesizes successful results and prepares and contributes to disseminate reports and guidance on best practices, approaches and incentive mechanisms for their wider replication and use.
• Performs any other related tasks as required to ensure effective support to the project from RAF.

• Advanced university degree in political sciences, business administration, agricultural economics, development economics, rural sociology, food security, nutrition, sustainable, or related field.
• Seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area, technical cooperation's related activities, policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

• Results Focus
• Team Work
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of French is an asset.
• Evidence of project management and coordination experience involving different sectors and stakeholders at different geographical levels (local/national as well as regional/global levels).
• Relevant experience in restoration and landscape approaches for sustainable development.
• Evidence of relevant experience in working with producer organizations in rural area.
• Extent and experience in promoting inclusive sustainable value chain development, including the mobilization of finance and investments for nature-based businesses.
• Extent and experience working on gender and youth, local communities and indigenous people.
• Demonstrated evidence of skills in promoting innovative approaches, including in organizing knowledge sharing and outreach interventions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional contacts with government officials and international organizations.

JobDirecta