Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)

Overview

The Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) role supports the transformation to efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems by assisting governments in developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and reduce hunger and malnutrition.

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 and developing country level development frameworks.
• Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and monitors their implementation.
• Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

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.

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