National Consultant –Policy Support (FIRST)

Job Posting

: 14/Oct/2019

Closure Date

: 27/Oct/2019, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRLIR

Job Type

: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location

: Liberia-Monrovia

Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds)

Post Number: N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Organizational Setting

The post is typically located in the Office of the FAO Representation in Liberia of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Reporting Lines

Within the framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in Liberia and under the technical guidance of the FIRST Policy Officer, the National Consultant –Policy Support (FIRST) shall work in close coordination and consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture, counterpart authorities and other FAO projects, in carrying out the following tasks as stipulated in Terms of Reference.

Technical Focus

The National Consultant –Policy Support (FIRST) will support FAO Liberia Office by working in close coordination and consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture, counterpart authorities; contributing to the timely and effective accomplishment of the preparation of country strategies and programme in line with the national priorities and FAO’s Strategic objectives.:

Tasks and Responsibilities

Participate in the following:

• Assist in coordinating and organizing bilateral and multi-stakeholder’s consultative meetings, workshop/training with MOA and other relevant stakeholders;
• Assist in the identification of stakeholders and experts on the selected/prioritized sectors/sub-sector related to Food Security, Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture specifically for key activities planned under FIRST Programme;
• Assist the FIRST-Programme in strategic partnership, best practices, and policy dialogue support of enhanced policies and governance for food, nutrition security and sustainable agriculture;
• Assist FIRST-Programme in coordinating and developing the mobilizing programmes under LASIP-II;
• Assist FIRST- Programme in coordinating the joint activities planned under ECOWAS leadership;
• Review and revise draft reports to address the comments and inputs received from various stakeholders, including EUD, MOA and FAO.
• Lead the preparation of inventory and database of national and regional/sub-regional policies, strategies, frameworks;
• Keep record of all updates/new developments on/related to policy issues on food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture
• Support FIRST Programme and Government Departments in capacity building plans and activities in relation to the provision of technical advice and assistance and oversees the development of the related material;
• Contribute to the progress and final reports as per FAO standards
• Any other task as directed by FAOR.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Higher degree (MS. MSC) in Development Studies, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Food Security, Public Policy, Economics or its related field.
• Five (5) to Seven(7) years of relevant experience working in the development sector at national level
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
• Good level of knowledge in both spoken and written English;

• Candidates should be nationals of Liberia;

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Relevance and extent of experience in operations;
• Organizational & communication skills, computer literacy, fluency in written and spoken English, teamwork skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Past experience working in the UN/FAO and other international systems preferred;
• Experience in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and experience in results-based management, development and implementation of budgets, preparation of technical and financial reports, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to prepare concise reports according to United Nations standards.
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Knowledge of local dialects could be an asset;

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge in Engineering
• Independent worker and excellent skills working as part of a team;
• Excellent reading, writing and communication skills in English
• Very high skills/knowledge of background related to the ToR’s Requirements
• Experience with UN, and other International Organizations would be an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact:Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Only language proficiency certificates fromUN accredited external providersand/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website:http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Click the apply button below to access the 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

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