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International Resilience Specialist

Job Description

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is looking for an International Resilience Specialist to work under the overall managerial and administrative leadership of the FAO Representative/Sub-Regional Coordinator for Southern Africa, and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme/Deputy FAO Representative.

The incumbent will provide support in strengthening relationships with key resource partners supporting FAO's Resilience and Development Program: this area of work covers the liaison with resource partners and the development of partnerships to mobilize voluntary resources and capacities in support of country emergency preparedness, response, and recovery as part of the overall resilience strategic program. The Consultant/PSA will work closely with the Resource Mobilization and Communication Unit in FAO Headquarters as well as with development resource partners to understand their priorities, funding streams and visibility requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the FAO Program Unit to design and support the implementation of resilience strategy with regard to food and agriculture programs in emergencies and resilience building contexts
  • Lead the elaboration of knowledge products such as country studies, briefs and reports
  • Provide technical support to food security and nutrition related analyses and tools at global, regional and country levels
  • Contribute to the elaboration of capacity building materials and trainings on integrating nutrition in resilience and emergency projects
  • Advocate for support to FAO's Resilience and Development activities and identify funding opportunities in the context of FAO Strategic Framework
  • Be knowledgeable of resource partners' rules and regulations, strategic priorities, funding streams, visibility and reporting requirements and advise concerned staff at Headquarters and in decentralized offices
  • Participate and contribute to meetings with specific donors
  • Perform other related duties as required

Experience & Qualifications

  • University degree in a subject related to the work of the Organization. Advanced degree is an asset
  • At least 1 year (Category C) or 5 years (Category B) of experience in resource mobilization, programme management, partnerships, communication and advocacy, solid understanding of the humanitarian context
  • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) for Consultants. For PSA.SBS working knowledge of English will be sufficient
  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable
  • Experience in the field of resource mobilization and programme management, preferably in humanitarian settings
  • Ability to write clearly, concisely and effectively
  • Work experience in the areas of advocacy and communication is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures is considered an asset
  • Ability to work independently, under time pressure and meet deadlines
  • Thoroughness and reliability, sense of diplomacy and tact