CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2302487
Program assistant
Job advertisement : Aug 29/2023
Publication cancellation date : Sep 8, 2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FLPAN – FAO Representation in Panama
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: Consultants / PSA ( subscribers to personal service agreements )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Panama-Panama City
Duration: 11 months
Position Number: N / A
FAO seeks to ensure gender, geographic and linguistic diversity among its staff and its international consultants, in order to serve the Member States of the Organization in the best possible way in all regions.
- 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
The main objective of FAO offices, under the leadership of an FAO representative, is to assist governments in policy development, programs and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition; contribute to the development of the agricultural, fisheries, forestry and sectors, to the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Panama.
Hierarchical dependency
FAO Subregional Coordinator for Mesoamerica and FAO Representative ( FAOR )
Field of specialization
Formulation, management and coordination of programs, as well as providing operational support in relation to them, based on knowledge of the local, cultural, language and institutions of Panama.
Tasks and responsibilities
Effective and efficient management and coordination by providing technical and operational support to the activities of the programs and projects of the FAO Representation, in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework 2022-2031, the organization’s Regional Initiatives and the Sustainable Development Goals ( ODS ).
- Establish links with government authorities and local, national and international institutions with competences in FAO and other United Nations agencies, and represent FAO at inter-agency meetings;
- Provide FAO information, knowledge and resources to governments, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and other local entities on the situation in food, nutrition and agriculture; and support the implementation in the country of FAO regulatory frameworks ( Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, International Code of Conduct for Pesticide Management, etc. );
- Coordinate and manage maintenance in FAO institutional systems on country data, related to food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid, as well as monitoring and reporting on changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector;
- Assist the FAO Representative ( FAOREP ) in the processes of formulating national development frameworks such as: Joint UN Country Analysis ( A CCA ), United Nations Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation ( UNSDCF ), Joint Work Plan ( UN ), Country Programming Framework ( MPP ) and others, as well as managing periodic reports in the UN system;
- Assist the FAO Representative ( FAOREP ) in the country-level strategic planning processes ( internal ), ensure their implementation and monitoring, as well as managing the different reports required in FAO’s corporate platforms and systems;
- Support in the formulation and preparation of program and project proposals, together with the technical, operational and administrative team of the representation;
- Monitor and review the status of implementation of representation projects to ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the Annual Operational Plan ( POA ) and the project document, including the planning and monitoring tools of the subregional office;
- Organize task force meetings of representation projects and present proposals to the FAO Representative on how to improve results and increase efficiency in their implementation, seeking synergy and collaboration between all representation projects;
- Coordinate the consolidation of national data for the fulfillment of the goals and indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals;
- Prepare the quarterly and annual reports of the Representation, in coordination with the technical, operational and administrative team of the representation;
- Ensure risk management and compliance with internal controls by ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, conduct periodic evaluations, and continually improve systems to identify, evaluate, monitor and mitigate risks throughout the Representation;
- Perform other functions entrusted to it.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- University degree of degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Forest Sciences, Fisheries, Rural Development, Food Security, Law, Political Science, Public Administration or any other discipline related to the work of the Organization.
- Five years of relevant experience in agricultural development or project implementation in an FAO focal area in the country.
- Practical knowledge of Spanish ( C level ), official FAO communication language used for communication in the country. Limited knowledge ( level B ) of English.
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
- It is desirable to have work experience in more than one place or field of work, especially in field positions.
- Amplitude and relevance of experience in the formulation and management of programs or projects.
- Proven knowledge of the objectives and functions of the technical program, operational guidelines and management procedures for projects or programs, especially those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
- Extensive and relevant experience in the field of policy analysis related to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development; OR GOOD: Extensive and relevant experience in collecting country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
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, 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/
- For information about other job opportunities visit the FAO Employment Website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/es/.
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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. If you need help, contact: Careers@fao.org.
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