Programme Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Expert

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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The mandate of the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture (CJN) is to assists Members of the 
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in using 
nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre consists of five Sections, each with an associated laboratory (located in Seibersdorf, Austria), in the areas 
of animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; 
and food safety and control. The major activities of the joint FAO/IAEA Centre focus on: a) support and coordination of R&D activities; b) capacity building and technology for FAO/IAEA Members; c) laboratory and technical support and assistance; d) policy advice and knowledge dissemination.

Reporting Lines

The Programme Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement Expert reports to the Director of the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture (CJN).

Technical Focus

•    Programme Strategy High-quality content/document development (concept notes, roadmaps, speeches, presentations and correspondence); document coordination (compilation, review and editing of information provided by the different scientific sections and laboratories of the Joint Centre, and quality assurance of the content aligned with target stakeholders).
•    Stakeholder engagement: Coordination of strategic events related to the Atoms4Food initiative, high-level meetings of FAO and the IAEA, including international side events.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture (CJN), the incumbent will perform the following tasks:

Strategic planning

•    Development and quality assurance of various documents (such as roadmaps, proposals and speeches), correspondence, and presentations.
•    Content development related to events, including synthesis, summaries and post-event follow up.

Stakeholder engagement

•    Coordination of various events with stakeholders, collaboration and interaction with partners, resource mobilization. 
•    Technical inputs to all activities related to high-level events of the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre.

Programme coordination

•    Providing technical inputs and coordination of activities related to FAO/IAEA projects in the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre, including programme/project preparation and submissions and progress reports.  
•    Review and revisions and finalization, as necessary, of all submissions for substantive programmes/projects, ensuring compliance with mandates, guidelines and programme/project objectives.
•    Provide technical input to all activities related to the Atoms4Food initiatives, including project proposals and events.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO  in social science, journalism, political science, international relations, or a related field. 
•    At least 7 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, programme management and stakeholder management. 
•    Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Work experience in FAO and/or IAEA would be considered an asset
•    Development of high-quality strategic documents based on scientific content in the context of food and agriculture. 
•    Coordination of high-level events
•    Programme management.
•    Stakeholder management, including resource mobilization.



 

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO 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 list
• Please 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 website
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To 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 skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please 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/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings. 

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