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Project Specialist - JhbFull job descriptionJob Posting: 14/Mar/2024Closure Date: 28/Mar/2024, 5:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: SFSJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: South Africa-JohannesburgDuration: Up to 11 months with possibility of extensionPost Number: N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityOrganizational SettingFAO Sub-regional Resilience Team for Southern Africa (SFS-REOSA), based in Johannesburg, is a key part of SFS. Its main goal is to reduce vulnerability and the risk of food and nutrition insecurity in southern Africa. The team accomplishes this by strengthening the productive capacity and livelihoods of vulnerable groups in the region. They aid regional bodies, governments, and country offices in developing and coordinating emergency and resilience policies, programmes, and projects. The aim is to achieve food and nutrition security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors. A major current focus is on mitigating the impact of climate-induced shocks or hazards on food and nutrition security, as well as the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations in southern Africa. To achieve this, the team is developing the Anticipatory Actions lessons learned framework, building capacity, and creating protocols for priority hazards. FAO's anticipatory action programme offers an opportunity to enhance collaboration among agencies and promote complementary efforts. It entails creating a repository of actions for both fast-onset and slow-onset hazards, establishing coordination frameworks, harmonizing financing mechanisms and triggers, and strengthening advocacy towards a shift from reaction to anticipation. Additionally, FAO's Anticipatory Action Programme enables the use of cash as a social protection mechanism to safeguard livelihoods from the impact of hazards. The lessons learned from this project's implementation will contribute to the development of strategic documents and foster learning.Reporting LinesUnder the overall supervision of the Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa (SRC/SFS), the direct supervision of the Resilience Team Leader Southern Africa, the Project Officer will support the coordination of the regional anticipatory action programme.Technical FocusAssist in the coordination and implementation of the regional anticipatory action programme together with country offices, the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) and partners.Tasks and responsibilitiesAssist in the coordination and implementation of the regional anticipatory action programme, including monitoring of the workplan, developing terms of reference (TORs) and concept notes for activities and outputs of the programme.Assist in the planning and coordination of interagency activities, including missions, trainings and workshops.Monitor program implementation and progress across all levels, providing guidance to FAO country offices and partners on necessary management actions.Assist in the consolidation of inputs from countries and partners, preparing periodic program updates and final reports.Participate in relevant meetings, including those of the Regional Anticipatory Action Working Group, SADC Disaster Risk Reduction Technical Working Group, and forums such as the SADC Seasonal Preparedness Workshop and CUERE meetings.Support the development of country-specific coordination frameworks, roadmaps, anticipatory action financing guidelines, including simulation exercises at the country level.Support research studies including return-on-investment and evaluation studies and linking anticipatory action to social protection mechanisms with sustainable financing where feasible.Perform other duties as requested.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum RequirementsUniversity degree in disaster management, climate change, food Security, nutrition, agricultural Economics, or sustainable agriculture (including livestock, forestry, and fisheries), or related field.At least 5 years of relevant experience in technical cooperation's related activities, policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, fishery, forestry, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.For Consultants: working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). For PSAs: working knowledge (level C) of English.CompetenciesResults FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding effective relationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location/country or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.Relevance and extent of experience in technical cooperation's related activities, policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.Relevance and extent of experience in working with inter-governmental bodies and multi-disciplinary teams.Selection CriteriaExperience in qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection and analysis. Ability to develop research reports, baseline and endline studies at community level.Extent and relevance of experience (at least 5 years experience) in evidence-based resilience and humanitarian programming, in humanitarian information management in Zimbabwe and/or Mozambique.Demonstrated ability to liaise and build partnerships with UN agencies, NGO, and government institutions on drought, floods, and cyclones trigger development.Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO listPlease note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/For more information, visit the FAO employment websiteAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skillsCandidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profileOnce your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your applicationCandidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualificationsIncomplete applications will not be consideredPersonal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. 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