Programme Officer (Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization), Nairobi
Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Country: Kenya
City: Nairobi, Kenya
Office: FAO Kenya
Closing date: Tuesday, 2 February 2021
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Programme Officer (Strategic Planning and Resource Mobilization)
Job Posting: 12/Jan/2021
Closure Date: 02/Feb/2021, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : FAO Representation in Somalia, FRSOM
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition : Professional Project
Grade Level : P-4
Primary Location: Kenya-So-Nairobi
Duration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number : 2006014
CCOG Code : 1A01
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Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position
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The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
Organizational Setting Through its country offices or its Representative in line with FAO global strategy, FAO country offices assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, livestock, fishery and forestry sectors. The activities carried out by the FAO Country Offices include the design and implementation of country tailored field programmes, liaison with local donor representatives and active public awareness-raising as well as other outreach activities related to FAO initiatives. The Programme Officer will be the lead in the formulation of in country strategic planning in line with FAO mandate to guide development activities and resource partner outreach for the FAO Somalia Programme, under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative for Somalia, working closely with FAO Somalia sector heads, Programme Management, Somalia sub-offices and relevant offices and divisions at regional, subregional and headquarters levels. For all resource mobilization and grant negotiation activities the Programme Officer will coordinate closely with the Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships (PSR) to ensure coordinated outreach. The Programme Officer will support the exchange of development solutions, management and networks, mobilization of upstream policy support, and fostering an enabling environment for the implementation of strategic initiatives. The Programme Office is also responsible for providing policy setting, guidance and support to units responsible for operating projects. The post is located in Nairobi, Kenya. S/he may travel to Somalia. Reporting Lines The Programme Officer reports to the FAO Representative.
Technical Focus Strategic planning, Resource Mobilization, Donor Relations, Grant negotiation, capacity development and programming support.
Key Results Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, implementation and monitoring of corporate programmes and projects at regional level and globally in coordination with other Regional Offices.
Key Functions
Monitors and analyses issues and trends within the region under his/her responsibility; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions;
Contributes to policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions;
Organizes and finalises written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications;
Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations;
Initiates and coordinates outreach and communication-related activities; reviews and contributes to the development of learning materials, conducts training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to subregional and country offices and other parties and prepare mission summaries. Specific Functions
Leads and coordinates the work of the FAO Somalia Strategy and Resource Mobilization Unit;
Manages subunit teams covering Food Security Cluster coordination, information management, communication and donor reporting;
Leads and guides the development of successful, results-based strategies and plans, in close collaboration with the FAO Representative, and Programme, Operations, Monitoring and Evaluation (M-E) and Compliance teams, among others;
Initiates contact with potential partners to explore funding opportunities, in close cooperation with headquarters, leads negotiations of funding agreements and project proposals with governments, international organizations, private sector and civil society partners; maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project cycle;
Engages actively in the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Humanitarian Response Planning and represents FAO in the Somalia Food Security Cluster Review Committee;
Reviews and clears Project Documents for consistency with FAO’s vision and strategic direction;
Leads strategic planning processes, with a focus on results and building alignment internally and with external partners;
Supports national priority setting exercises in Somalia with government counterparts at regional and federal levels;
Researches and analyses donor strategies, identifying entry points for FAO Somalia;
Leads donor outreach efforts (including the organization of successful resource partner briefings), through proactive communication on the analysis, needs and priorities underpinning the FAO Somalia Programme, with a focus on results, value for money, lessons learned and FAO’s comparative advantage;
Oversees the formulation of strategic information products, distilling key information and messages on the FAO Somalia Programme for internal and external use;
Liaises closely with FAO Resource Mobilization Units and teams at FAO headquarters, regional and subregional levels;
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced University degree in public/business administration, political or social sciences or related fields;
Seven years of relevant experience in coordination, decentralization, reform and programme matters;
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Competencies
Results Focus
Tags capacity development cluster coordination comparative advantage continuous improvement decentralization donor relations food security humanitarian response information management knowledge sharing livestock monitoring and evaluation programme management programme planning resource mobilization social sciences standards of conduct strategic communication sustainable development transparency
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable;
Extent and relevance of experience in programme planning/design, facilitation, strategy formulation, strategic communication and/or donor outreach;
Extent and relevance of experience in working with international organizations, government authorities, NGOs and other partners;
Extent of experience in facilitating high level outcomes, e.g. multiyear organizational strategy with senior management, or a multiyear country plan with senior government officials and other stakeholders;
Extent of understanding of the functioning of the United Nations system and in particular of FAO’s structure, policies and procedures related to decentralized activities is desirable.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. GENERAL INFORMATION
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment 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 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/
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;
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