ASSISTANT FAO REPRESENTATIVE (PROGRAMME) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY)

ASSISTANT  FAO REPRESENTATIVE (PROGRAMME) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY
Location : Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 01-Oct-11
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-A
Languages Required :
 English  
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year  period with possible extension
Background
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I. Organizational Context

Under
 the direct supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), the Assistant
FAO Representative (Programme) is responsible for the coordination of
the technical and operational support of the programme and project
activities of the FAO Representation in the areas of agriculture,
forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development.

Duties and Responsibilities
II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions

    * Assist the FAOR in liaising and cooperating with government authorities and
local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s
activities in the country and in liaising with other UN agencies. He/she may represent the FAOR at inter-agency meetings as required;
    * Participate in promoting the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s
mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including
development and maintenance of communication tools (e.g. website, press
releases and publications) and support the implementation of FAO’s
regulatory frameworks (e.g. Codex Alimentarius and Code of Conduct for
Responsible Fisheries) in the country;
    * Collect,
consolidate and maintain country data on food, crops, livestock,
forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAO’s
corporate systems and participate in monitoring changes in national
policies affecting the agricultural sector;
    * Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and assist in the development of country level development frameworks such as the
Country Programme Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development
Assistance Framework (UNDAF);
    * Assist in the
identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project
proposals and monitor and review the status of programme/project
implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identify
inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, propose corrective
measures to overcome operational constraints;
    * Act as Officer-in-Charge for the day-to-day running of the FAO Representation during the absence of the FAOR, if required;
    * Perform any other duties as required.
III. Impact of Results

    * FAO Programme Operating efficiently and effectively based on FAO rules and regulations.

Competencies
IV. Competencies

    * Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme,
operational guidelines and project / programme management procedures,
possibly of those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
    * Proven capacity to approach work assignments in a systematic and efficient manner with strong judgement and analytical skills.
    * Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  
    * Demonstrated ability to use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows,
Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Internet) and project management
software and other information systems /databases.
Required Skills and Experience
V. Recruitment Qualifications

Qualification:  

    * University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, or
in any other field related to the work of the Organization Experience:  

    * Minimum of three years of professional experience in agricultural development
and/or project implementation in an area of FAO’s activities in the
country.
    * Level and relevance of experience in programme/project development and management.Language Requirements:                    


    * Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country (English, French or Spanish) and working knowledge
of the most widely used local language.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter clearly stating
their relevant skills, experience, vacancy and reference code by e-mail
or fax to:


    * E-mail: FAO-ID@fao.org;  Fax: (021) 392 2747