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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 person 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
Organizational Setting
The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing regional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with national and sub-regional institutions for FAO engagement in the countries of the sub region but also promoting cooperation of member countries with countries in other regions. It also assists the FAO Representations in the region with addressing sub regional food security, agriculture and rural development issues at country level.
Reporting Lines
The Partnership Specialist reports directly to the Senior Partnerships Officer (Resource Mobilization) in RNE. S/he works in close collaboration with RNE Technical Officers and the members of SNG's multidisciplinary team.
Technical Focus
Support planning, development, resource mobilization, partnership building and implementation of programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with FAO Strategic Objectives.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Assist with plans of multi-disciplinary teams, and support the organization of strategic events, committees and working groups;
- Support programme delivery, services and outputs of FAO teams focusing on: (i) humanitarian policy, interagency collaboration and mobilization of emergency resources; (ii) response, food chain crisis, special operations, level 3 emergency preparedness, early warning and support to transition; (iii) and/or programming to integrate resilience and development into FAO planning at all levels;
- Review and assist with developing position papers, proposals and/or policy briefs to support humanitarian action and development;
- Support on food and nutrition security assessments and analysis, early warning alerts and coordination with all partners;
- Perform other activities as required within the level of responsibilities under this contract;
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- An advanced university degree in International Development, Public Policy, social or political science, or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience in International Development, Public Policy with emphasis in communication strategy and partnership development.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Arabic.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
- Ability to effectively engage and mobilize stakeholders
- Ability and willingness to carry our multi and intersectoral engagements
- Excellent communication, networking, written and presentation skills.
- Familiar with United Nations System and/or FAO’s programming mechanisms.
- Work experience in the GCC
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- 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 http://www.whed.net/
- For more information, 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.
- 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
- Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
- 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 contact: Careers@fao.org
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