Overview
The FAO Representative (FAOR) manages and is accountable for the FAO country programme, office, resources and staff. The FAOR leads FAO's response to national priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent FAO towards national authorities, partners and stakeholders.
- Advocate FAO's policy positions and implement a proactive communications strategy.
- Lead the overall emergency response preparedness, coordination and response at the country level.
- Lead the timely development of the CPF and the Country Work Plan (CWP).
- Lead FAO's contribution to UN common planning and programming frameworks.
- Lead country-level mobilization of extrabudgetary resources.
- Ensure that programmes are managed and monitored effectively and in compliance with corporate policies.
- Lead and manage the Country Office and ensure effective and efficient use of human and financial resources.
- Manage all matters related to the security and safety of FAO personnel.
Required Experience
- Ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential, in both programmatic areas and fostering government relationships.
- Extent and relevance of experience in developing and managing country field programmes from design to delivery.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the coordination and/or management of technical cooperation projects and programmes, including emergency, recovery and rehabilitation related programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization.
- Extent and relevance of experience in negotiating and cooperating with national governments, intergovernmental organizations and other institutions, as well as in designing collaborative networks and joint programmes.
Qualifications
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in an area related to the activities of the Organization, e.g. agriculture, forestry, fishery or rural development, etc.
