FAO Careers: Partnership and Program Quality Specialist Job
FAO Careers: Partnership and Program Quality Specialist Job
Join FAO as a Partnership and Program Quality Specialist in Nigeria
Job Description – Partnership and Program Quality Specialist (2400885)
Job Posting: 10/Jun/2024
Closure Date: 31/Aug/2024, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FRNIR – FAO Representation in Nigeria
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Primary Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Duration: 6 months, with possible extension
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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 has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct 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.
Organizational Setting
The key mission of the FAO Representation in Nigeria is to assist and support the national government in developing policies, strategies, and programmes aimed at accelerating the implementation and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in alignment with FAO’s global mandate and Strategic Objectives. The portfolio of activities includes technical support interventions spanning policy support, livestock and crop production, natural resource management, nutrition, value chain development, food security analysis, and water and land information management. The FAO Representation in Nigeria implements emergency, resilience-building, and development interventions in partnership with federal and state line ministries. The incumbent will work in the FAO Representation in Nigeria and will support the implementation of the FAO Nigeria Country Programme Framework.
FAO Careers: Partnership and Program Quality Specialist Job
Reporting Lines
The Partnership and Program Quality Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and in close collaboration with the Head of the FAO North East Sub-Office.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will focus on preparing briefing notes, concept notes, project documents, and donor briefing materials, along with ensuring timely reporting to donors and contributing to the development of country strategy and appeal documents, coordinating technical specialists.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Guide and coordinate the redaction of concept notes and project documents in collaboration with technical teams and relevant units.
- Identify potential resource mobilization opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Keep up to date with main partners’ development and humanitarian strategies and priorities.
- Maintain and update unit databases, planning matrix, and reporting schedules for the portfolio.
- Facilitate drafting of project/programme reports and conduct quality reviews prior to submission.
- Formulate donor briefing materials, briefing notes, presentations, and/or talking points and content ahead of meetings and missions.
- Support the development of country strategy and appeal documents.
- Map resource partner strategies against FAO Nigeria priorities and needs.
- Prepare briefing materials to showcase programme results in collaboration with the country teams.
- Liaise with resource mobilization, reporting, monitoring & evaluation teams to document learning and make recommendations for programming.
- Perform other related duties and travel as required.
Minimum Requirements
- University degree in strategic communications, social sciences, political sciences, economics, international relations, rural development, project planning/management, or related field.
- At least 5 years (category B) or 12 years (COF category A)/15 years (PSA category A) of relevant experience in reporting and resource mobilization.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English, and limited knowledge (level B) of another UN language. For PSA, working knowledge (level C) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Experience in resource mobilization, donor negotiations, and proposal formulation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, data processing, analysis, and report writing.
- Experience in programme analysis and reporting in humanitarian and development settings.
- Proficient in formulating strategies and comfortable with concepts.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish effective working relationships/partnerships.
- Extent of experience in emergency relief and rehabilitation operations, particularly in the food security and agriculture sector and in interagency coordination.
- Demonstrated experience working in complex environments and/or field level in developing countries.
- Familiarity with the UN system in general, and FAO in particular.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.
Additional Information
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list. FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to Apply
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your application once your profile is completed.
- 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.
- 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 which 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.
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