Overview
The Programme Specialist will provide technical and analytical support for programme development and implementation within FAO’s mandate, contributing to project formulation, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring quality technical inputs.
Tasks Summary
- Engage and contribute to identification, formulation and formalization of programme and project proposals, and provide technical backstopping support in the implementation of assigned projects.
- Support to develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce, coordinate the selection process and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
- Facilitate to prepare Request for proposal (RFP) and involve in evaluation process of selecting vender and engage in preparing Terms of reference (TOR), outputs, methodology, timeline for contract document in consultation with programme and admin team of FAO country office.
- Establish and maintain functional relationship with government counterparts at all levels, international organizations, CSOs and private sector within FAO’s mandate for smooth implementation of FAO programmatic affairs.
- Support in operationalization of Country Programming Framework (CPF), United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), FAO corporate initiatives and work closely with M&E expert and programme team to implement, monitor, and report on the implementation status of relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
- Assist in collection, consolidation and maintenance of relevant data/information, development of technical and analytical reports, economic and policy studies as required to implement the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and FAO corporate initiatives.
- Contribute to policy dialogues, consultative meetings, workshops, conference, seminar and make presentation as assigned.
- Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s mandate, programmes, corporate priorities and initiatives and support the implementation of FAO’s regulatory framework in the areas of agriculture, agro-biodiversity and food safety.
- Support the implementation of corporate outcome and output assessments and contribute to the preparation of country office annual reports.
- Perform any other duties as required
Experience Requirements
- Ten years of relevant experience in agriculture, food systems, food safety, innovation, or in supporting programme, project operations preferably with UN agencies, I/NGOs or donor funded government projects.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in agriculture, food systems, food safety, innovation, or related programme areas.
- Proven experience serving as a technical focal point in food safety, innovation, or related thematic areas.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic documents, including policy briefs, studies, assessments, and strategic plans.
- Strong track record in resource mobilization, including identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals aligned with CPF.
Qualification Requirements
• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies or other related fields
