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Missionary professional in knowledge management
Job advertisement : Aug 24/2023
Publication cancellation date : Sep 7, 2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAO Colombia
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: NPP ( National Project Personnel )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Colombia
Duration: 3 months trial period, renewable
Position Number: N / A
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- FAO is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce in terms of sex, nationality, origin and culture.
- Women, nationals of under-represented or under-represented Member States and persons with disabilities with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications.
- All persons working for FAO must comply with the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct and uphold FAO’s values.
- FAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, applies a zero tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its statute, objectives and mandate, in particular sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
FAO is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, leading the international effort for a world free of hunger and malnutrition in which food and agriculture contribute to improving the living standards of all its inhabitants, especially the poorest, economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. We work to contribute to the fulfillment of Agenda 2030 and its global goals by promoting sustainable, inclusive and resilient food systems to achieve production, nutrition, an environment and a better life.
The vacancy is located in Cúcuta – Norte de Santander with trips to the project’s areas of action. The position belongs to the area of family farming and inclusive markets.
Hierarchical dependence
Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Colombia, the Program Officer, the technical supervision of the senior specialist in Family Farming and Inclusive Markets; and direct supervision of/the project coordinator.
Field of specialization
The missionary professional in knowledge management has the following tasks and responsibilities.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Present a work plan in FAO format, according to the expected products in these terms of reference.
- Guide the pedagogical definition for the systematization of the participatory, ethnic and gender-based comprehensive strategy for the economic and productive reactivation of the cocoa chain in the Catatumbo Subregion.
- Identify and analyze the strategic information generated during the implementation of the FAO – MPTF agreement and the contributions of its execution to the territorial stabilization of the Catatumbo subregion, that will have economic reactivation processes for stability in the municipalities, the participation of women and men producers and the closing of gaps, with cocoa as an engine of development.
- Develop a systematization guide of the methodologies used, lessons learned and the achievements of the project in the subject of communications.
- Make visits to the territory of the Catatumbo subregion to collect the necessary information in execution of your contract.
- Collect base documents for project execution.
- Systematize the activities implemented and the results of the UNJP / COL / 142 / UNJ agreement.
- Guide the design of knowledge management pieces and dissemination of the results of the FAO agreement – MPTF.
- With the support of the FAO Communications Office in Colombia, generate a communication plan for development in the UNJP / COL / 142 / UNJ agreement.
- Manage the corporate image in all pieces, manuals and knowledge management and dissemination products, based on inter-institutional agreements between the partners and FAO.
- Coordinate the development of the products proposed in the communication plan for the development of the agreement.
- Develop activities proposed in the communication plan for the development of the agreement.
- In coordination with the FAO Colombia communications team, establish relationships with the mass media and local media for the wide dissemination of the progress and achievements of the project in charge, through pieces of dissemination of the results of the systematization of results of the FAO – MPTF agreements
- Support the organization and logistical coordination of own events ( forums, tours, exhibitions, press conferences and sociocultural activities, agri-food fairs, business conferences, etc. ), as applicable and assistance to events.
- Consolidate and manage the database of the project in charge.
- Participate in technical meetings of the project team.
- Support for the preparation of monthly, quarterly reports; as well as those of semi-annual and final advance.
- Promote within technical teams the generation and dissemination of good gender practices in accordance with FAO’s gender equality policy.
- Provide support, when required, for the coverage of missions that demand the support of the Representative’s Communications Office.
- Make documentation and memory construction of the project execution, from knowledge management and communication ( publication files ).
- Develop a systematization report for each of the components, based on the objectives that will be determined by the project.
- Follow up on the application of policies and procedures for the management of electronic project information.
- Draft, document and present reports of results of execution of the planned activities.
- The owner must consult, study and appropriate the Protocol for the Report of Cases of Exploitation and Sexual Abuse of Communities ( delivered by Human Management ) and report immediately, according to it, the cases that are known to you. FAO Colombia has zero tolerances for any practice of sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Any other work related to the project that was required by the general coordinator, that is related to nature
- of the charge.
- Timely diligence at the time of withdrawal from the organization, the charge delivery certificate and, in the event of supervisory functions, follow up on the correct delivery of the position of the personnel in charge.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- Professional with training in the areas of social sciences, social communication, community communication and knowledge management.
- Minimum experience of four ( 4 ) years in rural development projects in the Catatumbo subregion area, exchange of experiences, social participation, systematization of processes and knowledge management.
- Practical knowledge of Spanish ( C level ) spoken and written.
- Colombian nationality.
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
- Experience in developing communication strategies for development.
- I work with vulnerable communities and populations.
- Preparation and development of work plans.
- Skills to write, document and report results of execution of planned activities.
- Inter-institutional coordination.
- Teamwork experience with multidisciplinary and multicultural groups.
- High capacity for analysis and synthesis.
- Excellent skills for writing texts and written documents.
- Teamwork ability, good interpersonal relationships, and assertive communication ability
- Planning and Organization skills.
- Knowledge in the handling of Word, Excel and internet.
- Ability to work as a team, and establish networks and alliances.
- Leadership, initiative, creativity, responsibility and flexibility.
- Availability to make field trips and visits to communities.
- Ability to act at all times with extreme discretion regarding United Nations documents, information and materials.
- Permanent attitude and behavior of cordiality, composure, respect and collaboration with all the people and organizations with whom it interacts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process ( application, interview, processing ).
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. If you need help or have questions, contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the expiration of the application deadline will not be accepted.
- We inform you that FAO will only consider academic degrees or credentials obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Database on Higher Education, which is a list maintained by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / UNESCO. The list can be consulted at: www.whed.net/
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It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
PRESENTATION OF REQUESTMENTS
- If you want to apply, go to the FAO Recruitment Website ( Employment in FAO ) and complete your online profile.
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Only applications received through the contracting portal will be considered.
- We advise candidates to submit their application sufficiently in advance of the expiration of the term.
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