National Professional Officer (Project)

  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations   Project Professional Vacancy Announcement No:IRC3126 Issued on: 26 January 2016 Deadline For Application: 16 February 2016   Position Title: National Professional Officer (Project) Grade Level: NO-A         Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon Organizational Unit: FAOR Duration *: Fixed term: One year   LEBANON Post Number:               CCOG Code: 1.A.02   Applicants who applied to VA IRC3100 need to apply again   *The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.   Organizational Setting Through its Country Offices, or FAO Representations, FAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors. The activities of the FAO Country Offices include design and implementation of country-tailored field programmes, liaison with local donor representatives, and active public awareness-raising and outreach activities related to FAO initiatives such as the World Food Day.   The post is located in the FAO Representation in Lebanon   Reporting Lines The National Professional Officer reports to the FAO Representative (FAOR) and to the Assistant FAOR for Programmes.   Technical Focus Project management and implementation, programme development, coordination and operational assistance based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of the country of assignment.   Key Results Effective and efficient coordination and provision of the technical and operational support of projects implemented by the FAO Representation and support to its overall programme.   Key Functions Ensures the effective day-to-day  management of the projects under the NPO’s responsibility Contributes to the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the projects by providing technical/ operational support; Participates in the preparation of project work plans, monitor progress of project implementation and, where, necessary, identifies corrective measures to overcome operational constraints; Participates in the development of project implementation reports and any other periodic or ad hoc reports in timely manner; Contributes to farmer/livestock-field-schools (FFS) to enable targeted farmers/livestock keepers to adapt or adopt existing or new technologies and practices in crop/livestock management including nutrition and disease management; Assists in the selection of candidates for the role of Facilitators in Farmers Field Schools programmes; Organizes and conducts Training of Facilitators; Drafts technical specifications for inputs to be provided under the project and assists in development of procurement and distribution plans; Assists in the identification of beneficiaries as well as distribution of procured inputs; Contributes to drafting of the project concept notes, proposals and relevant documents; Performs other duties as required.                   CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING   Minimum Requirements National of the country of assignment University degree in agriculture science, forestry, or any other field related to the work of the Organization. Three years of relevant experience in programme/project implementation and management including farmer-led community extension system (Farmers’ Field Schools) and  training of facilitators; or advanced university degree in agriculture science,  forestry, or any other field related to the work of the Organization and one year of relevant experience in project implementation and management including farmer-led community extension system (Farmers’ Field Schools) and  training of facilitators Working knowledge(level C) of English and Arabic     Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement   Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable. Extent and relevance of experience in project implementation and management including farmer-led community extension system (Farmers’ Field Schools) and training of facilitators. Understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO Extent and relevance of experience in implementation of donor-funded field projects and reporting requirements   Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.     ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “How to Apply”). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills. Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years. Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.     REMUNERATION A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:   http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm   HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile.   Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.   Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.   Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.   If you need help, or have queries, please contact:iRecruitment@fao.org   FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT