Overview
The Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) role supports the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems by assisting national governments in developing policies, strategies, and programmes. The position is located in the FAO Representation in Monrovia, Liberia.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaises and assists government authorities and institutions in FAO's areas of activity.
- Promotes FAO's image through advocacy and communication tools.
- Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries.
- Participates in producing technical, economic, and policy studies.
- Participates in the identification, formulation, and preparation of programme and project proposals.
- Monitors and reviews programme/project implementation status.
- Briefs, trains, and supervises lower grade level programme staff.
- Monitors and facilitates meeting deadlines on key deliverables, project results, and main targets.
- Oversees project and programme implementation to ensure result-based deliverables.
- Participates in the development and promotion of the country's Resource Mobilization Strategy.
- Provides guidance to the national team in the formulation of the FAO Communication Strategy for Liberia.
- Promotes relationships with the private sector, academia, and civil society organizations.
- Oversees and provides guidance for operational and administrative support.
- Assists in advising government institutions on issues related to the agriculture and food systems approach.
Required Experience
• Three years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming, planning and technical cooperation in food and agriculture and/or project implementation in an area of FAO's activities in the country.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, business administration and management, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
