Santiago, Chile
FAO Chile
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Senior Field Programme Officer
Job Posting: 26/Nov/2019
Closure Date: 17/Dec/2019, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : RLC
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional
Grade Level : P-5
Primary Location: Chile-Santiago
Duration : Fixed term: two years withpossibility of extension
Post Number : 2000751
CCOG Code : 1A02
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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
- People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
- 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.
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning, and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities. RLC also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RLC develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions, including regional political and economic integration organizations.
The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.
The post is located in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Santiago, Chile.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Field Programme Officer reports to the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Technical Focus
Leadership of results-based field programme management, implementation and coordination throughout the region; support regional resource mobilization efforts; operational support and capacity building to budget holders/project formulators and operators throughout the region; field project/programme implementation as Budget Holder; project cycle management, forecasting, monitoring and reporting on results.
Key Results
Leadership and technical expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Programmes of work, projects, related-products, and services in accordance with FAO Strategic Objectives.
Key Functions
- Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; directs review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions;
- Coordinates programmes and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of programmes and projects and the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies;
- Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
- Directs substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
- Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops, seminars, makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
- Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties;
- Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders.
Specific Functions
- Leads the Regional Field Programme Team for the development, management and coordination of the field programme throughout the region, towards the achievement of regional/country results and impacts contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Manages and supervises (as Budget Holder) the implementation of regional projects.
- Supports Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) countries and subregions in projects operational management including daily support in project management and implementation of FAO policies and procedures as well as assessment and strengthening of country offices capacities for project implementation.
- Oversees FAO project cycle for all projects of the region, ensuring results-based focus and adherence to FAO procedures and processes.
- Ensures proactive monitoring of the region’s delivery and project implementation, supporting early action to address critical situations.
- Supervises the management of the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) in the region.
- Supervises the work of the Support Team for Rapid Growth Countries, providing guidance and orientation as required to ensure countries preparation for the implementation of large scale projects.
- Supervises and provides guidance to the Regional Coordination Team for resources mobilization, which supports countries to achieve their targets, in close collaboration with Strategic Programmes and Regional Initiatives Teams and in coordination with PSR and other relevant HQ Units.
- Collaborates with other RLC functional units (Administration and Finance, HR and FAORs Network) in addressing country offices functional and management issues, making proposals for improving processes and procedures and strengthening capacities thereof.
- Collaborates with the Strategic Programme Leader and the Planning Officer on the establishment of a regional capacity evaluation and knowledge management.
- Supervises and monitors the performance of assigned staff and support capacity development of the team.
- Measures, monitors and reports on the implementation of the field programme in countries and region, and provides forecasts and trend analysis to management to support strategy development.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in economics, business administration, management or related technical fields of FAO’s mandate.
- Ten years of relevant experience in results based project/programme planning, implementation, and monitoring including systems/appraisal.
- Working knowledge of English and Spanish.
Competencies
- Results Focus
- Leading, Engaging and Empowering
- Communication
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- Partnering and Advocating
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Thinking
Technical/Functional Skills
- Work experience in more than one location and area of work, particularly in field positions is essential.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the Latin America and Caribbean Region will be considered a strong asset.
- Extent and relevance of experience and skills in programme/project identification, formulation, analysis, planning and implementation.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the management of medium to large-scale programmes/projects at country and regional levels, including in-depth knowledge of related administrative, operational and financial procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, and partnership building.
- Limited knowledge of French is an asset.
FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Candidates endorsed in the selection process for this vacancy announcement will be considered for the FAO Professional Employment Roster for a period of two years. The Roster is used to fill other similar positions at the same or lower grade, and in the same or another duty station.
- FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance; optional life insurance
- Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
- elements of family-friendly policies
- flexible working arrangements
- standards of conduct.
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;
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list;
- 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;
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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