Job Title: Programme Officer
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN) is an intergovernmental organization comprising 194 Member Nations, two associate members, and the European Union. With a diverse staff representing various cultural backgrounds and expertise across multiple fields, FAO operates globally to enhance governance, develop tools and guidelines, and provide targeted support to country and regional offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO maintains a presence in over 130 countries.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Officer based in Abuja on a full-time basis.
Job Summary:
The Programme Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating major projects and teams in alignment with the objectives of the Country Office and FAO Strategic Framework.
Key Functions:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate assigned programmes/projects, analyzing development and implementation progress, identifying issues, and initiating corrective action.
- Collaborate with clients to plan and facilitate workshops, interactive sessions, and action plan development.
- Provide substantive support to meetings and conferences, including agenda setting, participant identification, and document preparation.
- Coordinate outreach activities, conduct training workshops and seminars, and make presentations on assigned topics.
- Lead or participate in field missions, providing guidance to external consultants, government officials, and drafting mission summaries.
- Coordinate budget funding activities and prepare related documents/reports.
- Research, analyze, and present information gathered from diverse sources.
- Coordinate policy development, including issue analysis and preparation of impact evaluation studies.
- Generate survey initiatives, analyze responses, and prepare conclusions.
- Organize and prepare written outputs, such as background papers, analyses, and sections of reports.
Specific Functions:
- Coordinate human and financial resources, including field security and safety policies, partnership agreements, procurement, personnel contracts, and official correspondence.
- Monitor the policy environment and identify implications for FAO programme implementation and resilience strategy.
- Contribute to advocacy and partnership strategies and information dissemination within the knowledge management framework.
- Prepare briefs and reports on FAO priorities and programmes, ensuring timely dissemination to key stakeholders.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in relevant fields such as agriculture, forestry, economics, social sciences, or related areas.
- Seven years of relevant experience in resilience programme management, agricultural and rural development, and field programme management.
- Proficient in English and intermediate proficiency in another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Competencies:
- Results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Work experience in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions.
- Experience in disaster risk reduction, early warning, risk analysis, and emergency preparedness.
- Experience in formulating, analyzing, and managing agriculture and food security programmes.
- Experience in organizing international meetings, seminars, and training events.
- Knowledge of the political, cultural aspects, and development priorities of the assignment country.
- Experience in negotiating and cooperating with senior officials and designing collaborative networks.
- Experience in resource mobilization and programme/project management.
- Knowledge of international frameworks relevant to resilience programming and disaster risk reduction.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the provided link by the application deadline of June 20th, 2024.
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