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REPRESENTATIVE / REPRESENTATIVE OF FAO IN IRAN

Publication of offer: 20 / sept./2023

Date of publication: 03 / oct. / 2023, 21: 59:00

Organizational Unit: FAO Iran ( FAIRA ), Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific ( RAP )

Type of job: Standard

Type of requisition: Senior-level

Grade: P-5.

Main location: Iran, Islamic Republic of-Teheran

Duration: Determined duration: one year ( renewable )

Position number: 0634611

CCOG code: 1A11

FAO is committed to ensuring the diversity of its workforce, ensuring balanced representation of men and women as well as nationalities, profiles and cultures.

•  Women, nationals ( e ) s of unrepresented or underrepresented Member States and people with disabilities with the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
•  Everyone working for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to respect the values of FAO.
•  FAO, as the specialized agency of the United Nations, has adopted a zero tolerance policy with regard to behavior incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination.
•  References and history of all ( te ) s the selected ( e ) s ( e ) s applicants will be subject to rigorous verification.
•  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
•  FAO staff members are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign any of the tasks or any of the posts of the Organization to them.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) contributes to the realization of the 2030 Program through its Strategic Framework, by facilitating the transition to more efficient agrifood systems, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable which allow improvements in production, nutrition, environment and living conditions ( the four improvements ), leaving no one aside.

The FAO Representative ( e ) is the accredited senior official ( e ) who represents FAO in the country. He / she directs the Organization’s programs in the country and must report on their implementation. FAO is today launching a call for candidates for the post of FAO Representative ( e ) in its country office in Tehran ( Islamic Republic of Iran ). Applicants ( e ) s who meet the criteria set out below may be contacted ( e ) s for the purpose of assessing their profile in the event that other Representative / Representative positions become vacant, within the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific ( RAP ) in particular. FAO reserves the right not to fill or fill a post after changing the job description.

Organizational framework

The main function of FAO country offices, which are headed by a representative of the Organization, is to assist governments in developing policies, programs and projects aimed at ensuring food security and reducing hunger and malnutrition, contributing to the development of the agricultural sectors, fisheries and forests and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The incumbent will be assigned ( e ) to the Office of the FAO Representative in Tehran ( Islamic Republic of Iran ). Hierarchical position The representative ( e ) of FAO reports to the Assistant Director-General / Regional Representative / Assistant Director-General/Regional representative and works under his general authority and supervision and, where appropriate, under the technical supervision of the Sub-regional Coordinator / Sub-regional coordinator; he/it manages and is accountable for the FAO country program and country office, as well as the resources and staff assigned to it. He / she works closely with the regional management team and receives the support of technical, administrative and operational staff from regional and / or subregional offices and from headquarters, as appropriate.The FAO Representative ( e ) also reports to the Resident Coordinator/to the Resident Coordinator on matters relating to her contributions to the United Nations country team and contributes to the implementation of the United Nations framework for cooperation in the sustainable development. He / she is an active and responsible member of the United Nations country team, in accordance with the procedures established within the United Nations approved management and accountability framework that governs relations between resident coordinators and country teams, in accordance with resolution 72/279 of the United Nations General Assembly, and also plays an active role in the country team for humanitarian action, where appropriate. in accordance with the procedures established within the United Nations approved management and accountability framework that governs relations between resident coordinators and country teams, in accordance with resolution 72/279 of the United Nations General Assembly, and also plays an active role in the country team for humanitarian action, where appropriate. in accordance with the procedures established within the United Nations approved management and accountability framework that governs relations between resident coordinators and country teams, in accordance with resolution 72/279 of the United Nations General Assembly, and also plays an active role in the country team for humanitarian action, where appropriate.

Area of specialization Le/the FAO Representative ( e ) directs the activities of the Organization intended to respond to national priorities and challenges in terms of sustainable development in order to promote the implementation of the 2030 Program and promote the implementation of measures which are likely to accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals ( ODD ), as provided for in the ( CPP ) country programming framework established in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework and its four improvements. In this regard, he / she pays particular attention to the priority areas of the ( DPP ) Program, in particular the Hand Initiative in hand as a resource mobilization tool, accelerators such as innovation and digital development, as well as cross-cutting themes,such as gender equality and youth. He / she also piloted FAO’s contributions to the United Nations framework cooperation plans for sustainable development. Key Results The FAO Representative ( e ) heads and manages the FAO country office and represents the Organization in the country or countries with which he / she/it is accredited ( e ). He / she develops, maintains and strengthens collaboration with the government of the host country and with other key stakeholders on development and humanitarian issues. He / she is responsible for managing relations with the host country and the interests of FAO in interactions with government, international and local organizations, as well as the country’s networks and media.The FAO Representative ( e ) strictly respects the standards of conduct of the United Nations and, as a framework, promotes team spirit, inclusion and accountability of staff members and their interlocutors and interlocutors.

Essential functions He / she represents FAO and defends the activities of the Organization, and must as such:

•  represent FAO to national authorities, partners and stakeholders in the country;
•  assert the strategic positions of FAO in the relevant national bodies, represent the Organization to the national media and implement an upstream communication strategy in order to make FAO known to the general public;
•  support joint communication actions within the United Nations system and ensure that United Nations agencies speak with one voice in the context of implementation the 2030 Program; facilitate timely access by national stakeholders to FAO knowledge and the global public goods it provides;
•  within the framework of the network of resident coordinators and humanitarian coordinators, play a leading role in strategic and operational questions in the field of food security and agriculture;
•  lead all emergency preparedness, coordination and response activities across the country, in cooperation with the government, the United Nations country team, the humanitarian country team and sector groups, and take charge of related resource mobilization efforts.

He / she ensures, on the basis of the United Nations framework plan for sustainable development, the development and implementation of the PPC, and must as such:

•  support the country’s efforts to achieve the SDGs, in accordance with the mandate of FAO and its Strategic Framework;
•  lead, in accordance with national priorities and after consultation with national stakeholders and partners, the timely development of the PSC and the country work plan – in line with and on the basis of the United Nations sustainable development cooperation framework process –, as well as FAO programs, projects and / or other related activities ( strategic and normative functions, for example );
•  conduct the analysis of the country’s situation and provide, where appropriate, up-to-date information and alerts on the main events and major trends, which will also be used for the joint analysis of United Nations countries;
•  direct FAO’s contribution to the United Nations common planning and programming frameworks ( common country analyzes, United Nations framework for cooperation for sustainable development, global appeal procedures, humanitarian action plans, flash appeals, joint programs, etc. ); help internal partners to publicize the country’s priorities and needs, advise them and facilitate the consideration of these priorities and needs in regional and organizational policies; facilitate dialogue and liaise with relevant national authorities on matters within the mandate of FAO.

He / she ensures the establishment of partnerships and the mobilization of resources, and must as such:

•  support the operational implementation of the PSC and the United Nations framework for cooperation in sustainable development;
•  support the establishment of effective partnerships and collaborations with governments, donors, civil society, non-governmental organizations, other organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations;
•  lead the mobilization of extrabudgetary resources at the country level, making the most of the specialized skills available in decentralized offices;
•  provide support to the Resident Coordinator / Resident Coordinator and the Coordinator/to the Humanitarian Coordinator in the context of the United Nations strategic positioning in the country and the joint efforts of the United Nations system to mobilize resources.

He / she ensures the implementation and monitoring of programs, and must as such:

•  ensuring that programs are managed and monitored effectively and in accordance with institutional policies and procedures;
•  provide technical support to FAO projects, in accordance with the standards and procedures of the Organization; provide ( as required ) technical support services in the areas of competence of FAO in its country or countries of assignment;
•  assume responsibility for the budget of the national projects entrusted to it; 7
•  oversee the effective implementation of FAO programs and projects, conduct periodic assessments and monitor components of the PSC and FAO in the development of the United Nations Framework for Sustainable Development Cooperation and joint programs, and report in a timely manner, including to the Resident Coordinator / Resident Coordinator and the Humanitarian Coordinator / Coordinator and the United Nations country team, on expected results which have been defined jointly; report on results in a timely manner, in accordance with the reporting procedures determined by the Organization;
•  tackle problems in real time so as to minimize the financial risks to FAO as well as damage to its reputation.

He / she effectively manages the office, staff and financial resources, and must as such:

•  conduct and manage the country office and ensure the effective and efficient use of human and financial resources, in accordance with the administrative policies and procedures of the Organization, ensuring that internal control mechanisms are in place and applied;
•  manage all matters related to the safety of FAO staff members and their dependents, while ensuring strict compliance with policies, security rules and guidelines in place within the United Nations system as well as FAO security guidelines;
•  strengthen compliance with legal, statutory or regulatory obligations, FAO ethical standards and its internal human resources rules and policies, in particular by enforcing the FAO zero tolerance policy with regard to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as the Organization’s gender policy; promote the training and well-being of staff members;
•  identify and put in place effective and efficient control mechanisms capable of providing a better response to the operational risks incurred in the pursuit of the objectives of FAO, in particular by preparing and implementing anti-fraud plans;
•  guarantee and improve the reliability, usefulness and timeliness of financial and non-financial information;
•  reduce the loss and waste of goods and resources, whether due to poor orientation of efforts, avoidable errors, mismanagement, abuse or fraud;
•  ensuring that a gender focal point is appointed, in accordance with the requirements of FAO policy in this area;
•  maintain and increase the confidence of members and other stakeholders in the reliability, resilience and efficiency of FAO management systems.

THE CANDIDATE ( E ) WILL BE SELECTED ( E ) S ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA Minimum conditions to be fulfilled

•  Higher level university degree in a field linked to the activities of the Organization ( agriculture, forestry, fishing or rural development, for example )
•  Ten years of experience in planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating field programs
•  Practical knowledge of English ( current knowledge – level C ) and average knowledge ( intermediary – level B ) from another of the official languages of FAO ( Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French or Russian ).

Technical / functional skills

•  Experience in at least two duty stations or areas of activity, particularly in the field, is essential, both in program areas and in relations with governments.
•  Extent and relevance of experience in developing and managing field programs in countries from conception to execution ( definition, formulation, analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects ).
•  Scope and relevance of experience in coordinating and / or managing technical cooperation projects and programs, including emergency programs, resumption of activities and recovery.
•  Proven experience in resource mobilization.
•  Scope and relevance of experience in negotiation and cooperation with national governments, intergovernmental organizations and other institutions and with regard to the establishment of joint collaboration networks and programs.
•  Current knowledge ( current knowledge – level C ) of another FAO language or Farsi will be an asset.

Supervisory skills

Focus on results: Take responsibility for achieving the results set by the strategic framework – Supervise, mobilize and empower others: Coordinate, direct, facilitate and recognize the efforts made by the team, create an enabling environment and help others realize and develop their potential – Communicate: Encourage and contribute to open and transparent communication – Partnership and promotion : Promote ideas and develop partnerships to advance the work of the Organization – Sharing, continuous improvement of knowledge: Continuously seek to improve one’s own knowledge, skills and working methods as well as those of others – Strategic reflection: Make relevant and consistent decisions in accordance with general strategies and objectives.

Please note that all applicants must adhere to the values of FAO – Commitment to the Organization, respect for all and integrity and transparency

Remuneration

FAO adheres to the United Nations common system for salaries, allowances and other benefits. General information on this subject is posted on the website of the International Civil Service Commission: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

Applications

To apply, please complete the online form you will find on the Jobs at FAO job site. Only applications received through the site will be considered.

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