Overview
The National Programme Specialist will serve as a focal point for programme coordination and implementation in Niue, contributing to FAO's support for agrifood systems transformation and strengthening FAO's country-level presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a focal point for programme coordination and implementation in Niue.
- Provide technical support in engaging with government counterparts, UN agencies, regional organizations and partners.
- Contribute to consultations with national stakeholders to identify priority areas for FAO support.
- Support the coordination and implementation of ongoing agriculture, food security, and emergency projects in Niue.
- Ensure adaptive and portfolio-based programme implementation.
- Coordinate resource mobilization and partnerships.
- Participate in the preparation and presentation of project concept notes, proposals and other programme documents.
- Liaise with FAO LTOs, technical units, Operations and Administrative teams.
- Support efficient utilization and coordination of technical, operational, and financial resources.
- Provided technical support in coordination and organization of World Food Day and other visibility events.
- Provide inputs to communication and visibility materials.
- Ensure timely provision of information required for monitoring and reporting tools.
- Support the management and oversight of a growing and increasingly complex project portfolio.
- Support the conduct of assessments and provide technical and operational inputs to monitoring and evaluation.
- Support senior colleagues in strengthening coordination with national counterparts and partners.
- Perform other functions as required.
Required Experience
Three years of relevant experience in programme /project management, policy analysis (agriculture, food security, rural development), monitoring & evaluation. Experience working with governments, NGOs, or UN agencies.
Qualifications
University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Development, Food Security / Nutrition, Forestry / Fisheries, Environmental or Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, project management or related areas.
