FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 for National Field Coordinator-Agriculture Specialist 

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Important Date and details for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023:

Vacancy Announcement No:2300128
Post:National Field Coordinator (Agriculture Specialist)
Job Posting:17/Jan/2023
Closure Date:01/Feb/2023, 4:44:00 AM
Organizational UnitFANEP
Job TypeNon-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition:NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level:N/A
Primary Location:Various Locations-Various Locations
Duration:12 months with possible extension
Post Number:N/A
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About The Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.  The FAO mission is to work toward the eradication of hunger and malnutrition and strive for food security for everyone as stated in the 2030 Agenda.  The FAO’s Strategic Framework aspires to transform agri-food systems so that they are more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. The ultimate goals of these efforts include better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better lives, while leaving no one behind.

The FAO projects in Nepal currently involve building technical capacity, developing policies, enhancing agri-production, strengthening agri-food systems, improving food security and nutrition, rural women’s economic empowerment, and mitigating the adverse impact of natural disasters and climate change. FAO also embraces the One Health approach to address threats posed by zoonotic diseases to human health. Within the framework of the food security cluster, FAO helps to coordinate humanitarian assistance and the recovery of livelihoods in the agriculture sector.

FAO endeavours to eradicate hunger and malnutrition through its global initiatives. The key priorities of the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Nepal (2018-22) entail enhancing natural resource management and agricultural production system resilient to climate change and disasters.

For this reason, resilient livelihoods are critical to the efforts of FAO to help the most vulnerable people achieve food security and the freedom from hunger — one of the most basic human rights. Thus, protecting people’s livelihoods from shocks, and strengthening their capacity to absorb the impact of, and recover from, disruptive events is important.

The Organization recognizes that persisting inequalities between women and men are a major obstacle to agriculture and rural development and that eliminating these disparities is essential to building sustainable and inclusive food systems and resilient and peaceful societies. The fundamental pledge to ‘leave no one behind’,

which is at the heart of the implementation of the SDGs, urges all partners, including FAO, to address the underlying causes of gender inequality and to work in a way that ensures equal opportunities through integrated and transformative approaches.

FAO with other participating UN organizations (PUNO: UN Women, IFAD and WFP) will implement a joint programme on “Accelerating Progress towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment’ (JP RWEE) Phase II” in two districts (Siraha and Saptari) of the Madhesh Province.

The proposed programme will work towards strengthening the economic capacity and resilience of rural women in order to address the structural barriers that prevent their social and economic inclusion, whilst also responding to the negative effects of COVID-19 and climate change. The intervention aims to create an enabling environment for employability, productivity gains, household income and gender-responsive policies to secure rural women’s livelihood, rights and resilience.

The National Field Coordinator (Agriculture Specialist) will work closely with other participating UN Organizations and regional office of the FAO along with the relevant national government counterparts to develop and implement activities that support the realization of the project objectives.

Reporting Lines for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023: 

The National Field Coordinator works under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Nepal, the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme), and the technical supervision of the FAO-RAP/HQs, and in close consultation and coordination with the government counterparts.

Technical Focus for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023:

Design and implement climate resilient and gender sensitive labour-saving technologies and services for increasing productivity of land and labour and production of major staple crops, and enable farmers maximize their profits.

Tasks and responsibilities for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023

  • Assume overall technical responsibility for the smooth implementation of the field level project activities in accordance with the project document (FAO component description) in consultation and coordination with FAO country office programme team, RAP technical team/ LTO, the Government counterparts, and the PUNOs;
  • Prepare and submit an inception report with detailed timetable and tools of the implementation (how the project activities will be implemented and how various aspects will be considered) within seven days of contract signing;
  • Be responsible for the preparation and revision of the annual work plan, procurement plan, risk plan as well as list of items/inputs to be procured with technical specification, and seek approval from LTO on the plans and specifications through programme officer responsible to the project;
  • Review TORs of the service provider, provide needful support to carry out services, and supervise for timely completion of services assigned in the contractual document;
  • Organize workshops, trainings, and various types of meetings in accordance with the project document and ensure coordination and cooperation with all the field level stakeholders and PUNOs;
  • Involve in designing training materials and delivering technical trainings as per the approved work plan. Prepare and submit concept note and estimated budget required to implement the activities/events;
  • Monitor project progress and discuss on the various implementation and coordination issues at the field level with various stakeholders and PUNOs to make the best use of available resources and obtain anticipated results;
  • Be responsible for coordinating, overseeing the preparation of, and the delivery of project progress and other reports as envisaged by the project document;
  • Document success cases, lesson learned, and climate resilient packages of practices and disseminate them through electronic and print media, as appropriate;
  • Provide necessary coordination support to other short-term consultants hired by FAO under this project and PUNOs to carry out the joint programme in a coordinated approach;
  • Be responsible for preparing and submitting six-monthly and annual field reports (during project implementation), and the draft terminal report three months before of the project completion;
  • Undertake any other assignments deemed necessary for the achievement of anticipated project results; and,
  • Provide any other support requested by the FAO Country Office team, RAP and HQs in regarding the project implementation.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 

  • National of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
  • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture
  • At least five years of post-baccalaureate proven work experience on agriculture and/or rural development.
  • Working knowledge of English and Nepali

FAO Core Competencies FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 

  • Strong technical skills in designing and implementing agriculture value chain related activities (Crop, livestock, and fisheries). Work experience on a similar type of the project is an asset.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in projects with a focus on gender sensitive value chain development and climate-smart technologies and services in agriculture and/or rural development.
  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners and other country stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in technical report writing in English. Excellent communication skills.
  • Computer skills in Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Selection Criteria for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023

  • Demonstrated professional working experience in relevant fields and similar activities as mentioned in the Tasks and responsibilities
  • Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
  • Proven ability to network sensitively, cooperatively, and productively with multiple stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and to deliver in a timely manner within cost and quality standards
  • High degree of team ethics, well-organized, results-focused and dynamic personality
  • Proficiency in both spoken and written English. Knowledge on Local language would add value.
  • Previous experience working with UN agencies is an asset

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation and educational certificates to the online profile, along with other supporting documents to the online profile

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023:

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

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 http://www.whed.net/ for the FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023.

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

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 for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023:

Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO (https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en) or the above-mentioned link and complete your online profile.

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation and educational certificates to the online profile, along with other supporting documents for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023.

Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023. 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.

FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023 is subject to income tax payment as per the Income Tax Act of the Government of Nepal

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org for FAO UN Job Vacancy 2023.

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