Deputy FAO Representative in Pakistan

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are each headed by an FAO Representative (FAOR), is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The Deputy FAOR leads the Programme Management Unit in the Representation and is responsible for the overall programme implementation including providing guidance and oversight of the administration and operations units and day-to-day coordination and monitoring of programme development, resource mobilization and reporting.

The position is located in the FAO Representation in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Reporting Lines

The Deputy FAOR reports to the FAO Representative with the functional guidance of the Senior Field Programme Officer and the Programme Officer (FAOR Network) in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. He/she collaborates with the relevant technical units at headquarters, relevant government institutions, United Nations (UN) Agencies and other development partners.

Technical Focus

Planning, organizing, coordinating and reporting to the FAO Representative on programme development, implementation and monitoring, resource mobilization as well as office management in line with FAO rules, regulations and procedures.

Key Results

Leadership and technical expertise in coordinating the planning, implementation of the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and reporting focusing on key results in line with the Results matrix of the CPF.

Key Functions

As delegated, represents FAO and liaises with senior government officials, UN agencies, humanitarian and development partners and beneficiaries on country programme implementation and delivery;

Leads policy work, including analytical subsector reviews and recommendations for policy reforms;

Promotes effective integration of developmental and emergency-relief and rehabilitation programmes into a comprehensive country programme;

Facilitates and supports the development of (i) the FAO Pakistan CPF; (ii) FAO’s contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) joint programmes and Common Country Analysis (CCA); and (iii) the FAO country field programme from design through delivery, ensuring their alignment with the country’s development priorities, the FAO Strategic Framework, UNSDCF and programming assistance of the UN system and other development partners and recipients;

Provides leadership in developing and introducing inclusive, equitable and environmentally sustainable policies and practices in agriculture, forestry and fisheries;

Coordinates timely needs assessments for effective livelihood responses to food security crises in the case of natural or human-induced disasters, including participation in the food security cluster;

Develops and promotes resource mobilization strategy for the country and contributes to fund mobilization efforts through liaison with the donor community in the country;

Coordinates the preparation of briefs and comprehensive reports on FAO priorities and the field programme in the country and ensures the timely dissemination of information to the Government, donor community, UN agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

Facilitates the effective collection and dissemination of information, in the framework of the knowledge management activities of the Organization and contributes to the development and delivery of effective communication, advocacy and partnership strategies;

Supports the FAOR in management of the Country Office's human and financial resources, including the implementation of field security and safety policies for staff;

Performs other duties, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in an area related to the activities of the Organization, e.g. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery, Rural development, etc.

Ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes or technical assistance.

Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

Results Focus

Leading, Engaging and Empowering

Communication

Partnering and Advocating

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential;

Extent and relevance of experience in developing and managing country field programmes from design to delivery (programme/project identification, formulation, analysis, planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation);

Extent and relevance of experience in the coordination and/or management of technical cooperation projects and programmes, particularly policy assistance;

Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization;

Extent and relevance of experience in negotiating and cooperating with national governments, intergovernmental organizations and other institutions and in designing collaborative networks and joint programmes;

Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of other FAO languages is considered a strong asset.