
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2500301
National Professional Officer (Project Management)
Job Posting : 28/Jan/2025 Closure Date : 19/Feb/2025, 12:59:00 AM Organizational Unit: FRMLW
Job Type : Staff position Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)
Grade Level: N-2
Primary Location : Malawi-Lilongwe Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010568
CCOG Code: 1A02
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture 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 agri-food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. 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 agri-food systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind. FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 Nations and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level. (i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate; The Green Climate Fund (GCF) funded project on Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Resilient Watersheds and Communities in Malawi (EbAM) was recently activated, with a total budget of USD 53.2 million. The project aims at building climate resilience in vulnerable watersheds and communities through increasing climate resilience of watershed ecosystems, stabilizing productivity and farmers’ incomes and enhancing enabling environment. The post is located in the FAO Representation in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Reporting Lines The National Professional Officer (Project Management) reports to the FAO Representative (FAOR).
Technical Focus Ecosystem-based adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable watershed and natural resources management, rural development. Project cycle management and operational processing.
Key Results Effective and efficient coordination and provision of technical and operational support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation.
Key Functions • Liaises and assists government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required.
Specific Functions • Assists the International Technical Advisor (ITA) in facilitating project implementation and proper functioning of the project management structure as per the definitions in the project Funding Proposal, including the Central Project Implementation Unit in Lilongwe and the Regional Project Implementation Units in Blantyre and Mzuzu, the Project Steering Committee and the Project Technical Committee.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING , Minimum Requirements • National of the country of assignment.
Competencies • Results Focus
Technical/Functional Skills • Knowledge and experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate-smart agriculture, watershed and natural resources management, and ecosystem-based adaptation.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. • Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Method Of Application
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