Technical Adviser (Regional Coordinator) at FAO
Technical Adviser (Regional Coordinator)
Closure Date: 17/Aug/2023, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS)
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional Project
Recommended:
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Mozambique-Maputo
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2009690
CCOG Code: 1A11
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above
are based on date and time settings of your personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be
established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
extension of appointments
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and
under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest
standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s
values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a
zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status,
objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual
harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who
may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
FAO’s Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS) is responsible for
developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for
addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development
priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide
institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations
(REIOs). The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office
for Africa (RAF).
SFS has been assisting a number of interventions linked to the Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC). One of the programmes linked to the SWIOFC is a Partnership between the SWIOFC and Nairobi Convention (NC) and its countries, collaboration between fisheries and environment sectors. The main focus of this programme (SWIOFC-NCPP) lies in improving the coordination between fisheries and environmental management for the overall system to produce actual results on the ground. At the same time, it is essential that there are improvements on both fisheries and environmental management, where they can reinforce each other mutually.
The programme has essentially the following main elements; including Ecosystem-based fisheries management interventions which’ in synergy with environment management interventions through cooperation and collaboration between fisheries and environment institutions, fisheries and environment policy dialogue promotion and assistance to policy frameworks, and knowledge sharing and generation.
The programme will be implemented by SWIOFC/FAO and the Nairobi Convention/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with the governments of Kenya, Mozambique, the United Republic of Tanzania and other Members.
The position is located in SFS and based in Maputo, Mozambique.
Reporting Lines
The Technical Adviser (Regional Coordinator) reports to the Secretary of
the SWIOFC under overall supervision of the Subregional Coordinator for
Southern Africa.
Technical Focus
Contributing to the technical and operational aspects of the
implementation of the programme; technical competencies in fisheries and
environmental development, management and policy support.
Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support technical
cooperation-related programmes, projects, products and services in
accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Read Also:
Key Functions
• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned
technical cooperation-related programmes/projects; reviews relevant
documents and reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant
parties; identifies follow-up actions.
• Coordinates technical cooperation activities and programme-related
activities and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for their
implementation and leads the preparation of impact evaluation or
equivalent studies.
• Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background
papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to
publications.
• Contributes to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including
proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of
documents and presentations.
• Participates in activities such as structuring of training workshops,
seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
• Provides advice regarding the development of policies and strategies
related to technical cooperation, as well as regional, subregional and
national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains
related to FAO’s work.
Specific Functions
• Leads and supports the work of the SWIOFC-NC programme team.
• Ensures the coordination and synergies between the activities under the responsibility of components of the programme.
• Promotes, supports and coordinates the exchange of knowledge and
experience among the SIWOFC/FAO and NC/UNEP for the purposes of the
programme.
• Prepares annual work plans and budgets.
• Supervises and assists with the preparation of Letters of Agreement
and other contractual arrangements for implementation of programme
activities.
• Ensures and controls the overall technical quality of all activities of the programme.
• Monitors the progress of work of the entire programme and ensures that stipulated reports are prepared and submitted on time.
• Monitors the expenditures,
• Plans and supervises communication and dissemination of programme
results and achievements in the participating countries and throughout
the region.
• Represents the programme in relevant technical meetings and conferences.
• Liaises with the funding partner and other programmes and projects,
initiatives and organizations in the region for work planning and
coordination.
• Organizes the Project Steering Committee meetings as well as other
meetings that are to be delivered at regional level (linked to the
SWIOFC and Nairobi Convention) and acts as Secretary of these meetings.
• Liaises with government authorities and review programme activities by making regular visits to the participating countries.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Read Also:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in a field relevant to fisheries.
• Seven years of professional experience in fisheries development, with a
specialization in (or focus on) community-based fisheries management,
livelihood improvement assistance, value-chain development, and
environment management.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited
knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language
(Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Team Work
• Communication
• Building effective relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in fisheries development and related areas.
• Experience in preparation and management of projects and processes; an
asset with Regional Fisheries Bodies or similar institutions.
• Capacity to work and establish working relationships with government and non-government representatives.
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience with UN, preferably FAO processes.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment
• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is
medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa
requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For
information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the
following link:
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity
and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all
staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development
of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct
Read Also:
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete
your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is
accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic
qualifications and language skills;
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
• Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application;
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
• 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/
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and
authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work,
character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and
all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
• Incomplete applications will not be considered;
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within
FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide
employment support services such as pre-screening of applications,
assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will
be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application.
You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application,
in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
• 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.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
