Programme Advisor (SB5)

with Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations
Job Announcement

BTDC-ID: 32806
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Announcement Positions

Programme Advisor (SB5)

Announcement Description

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 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. The FAO Representation in Cambodia is based in Phnom Penh, and there are several Offices based in provinces throughout the country.

Announcement Positions

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  • Category: Agriculture, Resources & Environment, Advisory, Economics
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Salary: N/A

Organizational Unit: FACMB

Type of requisition: NPP

Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Cambodia, in collaboration with relevant FAO colleagues, the government counterparts and other stakeholders, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks within the thematic areas of agriculture value chain and food systems governance.

Technical Focus

Provision of strategic and technical advice, coordination and operational supports for programmatic development and programme delivery; preparation of analytical works and knowledge products; technical supports to the government in the development of policies, strategies, action plans, and investment frameworks.

Duties
  • Advise and provide technical supports in the development of new projects including preparation of concept notes and funding proposals (Technical Cooperation Programme- TCP, Green Climate Fund- GCF Global Environmental Facility- GEF, and other bilateral and multilateral donors):
  • Provide technical oversight for the development and finalization of GCF GEF8 LDCF and South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC);
  • Initiate the development of project idea and draft the project concept notes;
  • Advise technical inputs to the funding proposals, ensuring coherent and technical design of the projects in line with the donors’ requirement
  • Support the formulation team to facilitate key discussions and consultations with stakeholders and partners at the national and subnational levels to solicit inputs, validate projects design and establish the necessary implementation and collaboration arrangements;
  • Provide technical contributions to addressing comments on the proposals (FAO’s internal comments and the donors/advisory panels’ comments);
  • Prepare analytical works and knowledge products on agriculture, livestock, emergency and resilience, climate change, and food system:
  • Collate data from different sources, analyse and write analytical briefs on emerging issues particularly in the areas of agriculture, livestock, disaster risk management, climate change, and food safety;
  • Prepare technical briefs and documents, knowledge products based on best practices and comprehensive reports from FAO projects, ensuring timely dissemination of information to key stakeholders and donors;
  • Monitor changes in national priorities and policies affecting the agricultural sector and prepare briefs/situation analysis in the areas of own’s expertise that possibly lead to programme and project actions and development for the Representation.
  • Provide technical oversight and supports for the implementation and monitoring of the projects and FAO flagship initiatives:
  • Scaling-up Anticipatory Action to protect agricultural livelihoods and food security;
  • Hand in Hand Initiative; One Country and One Product Initiative; Digital Village.
  • Other global, regional, and national projects under thematic areas.
  • Support to liaise with national and sub-national government authorities and international institutions/ organizations on all matters related to FAO’s mandate through regular participation in the relevant meetings, workshops, Technical Working Groups (TWGs);
  • Support strategic planning process of above-mentioned thematic areas of responsibility to promote linkages with the various FAO units and programme and project managers to identify opportunities for FAO’s programme expansion and resource mobilization;
  • Coordinate with relevant in-house FAO project/programme managers and relevant colleagues for their suggestions and inputs for PIRES and other FAO’s corporate systems of country data on food, crops, livestock, climate change, disaster, food safety are updated on timely basis as required;
  • Contribute to the annual report of the FAO Representation and other narrative reports, regularly required by the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and Headquarters;
  • Contribute to the communication related materials in order to raise awareness of the Organization’s mandate, programmes and activities through e.g. website, press releases and distribution of publications);
  • Support to promote the implementation of FAO’s regulatory standards and guidelines (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides etc.);
  • Perform other tasks as required.
Requirements
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Advanced university degree in agriculture, development economics, natural resource management, or other relevant fields
  • At least seven years of relevant experience in the fields of project/programme development, management, and delivery. policy and advisory supports; preparation of analytics works and knowledge products.
  • Working knowledge of English and Khmer.
  • National of Cambodia.
  • FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
  • Technical/Functional Skills
  • Systemic and analytical capacity on complex issues related to food security and nutrition, agri-food system transformation, climate change and resilience;
  • Knowledge and experience on value chain development of agricultural products;
  • Experience in qualitative and quantitative research;
  • Experience in organizing participatory processes and contribution to processes related to program development through engagement of a wide range of stakeholders from the government, civil society, academia, and the private sector;
  • Proven experience and capacity in coordinating and leading the discussions with senior government officials;
  • Good analytical, presentation and training skills;
  • Proficient in relevant computer applications such as word processing tools and spreadsheets;
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, work under pressure and deliver assignments on time; and;
  • Leading, engaging, empowering and an excellent team player.
 

How to Apply

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at the link
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website
  • 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
  • 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: the link

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