Closing date: Monday, 3 August 2015
Description
Job Title: Junior Professional Officer (Policy), P-1. (2004200)
Location: HARARE,ZW
Organization Name: SUBREGIONAL OFFICE FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (SFS)
Deadline for Applications: 03-Aug-2015
Duration: Fixed-term: two years
Notes
Department Description
Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting
The Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS)
is responsible for leading FAO's response to subregional priorities in food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's activities in the Subregion.
It assists the FAO Representations (FAORs) in the Subregion with addressing subregional food security, agriculture and rural development issues at country level.
It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programme delivery and, in collaboration with expertise based at Headquarters and at the Regional Office, ensures efficient implementation of FAO's Strategic Framework, including through a broad range of partnerships and collaboration with Regional Organizations.
The post is located at the Subregional Office for Southern Africa in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Reporting Lines
The Junior Professional Officer (Policy) reports to the Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa,
and maintains contacts with FAO Headquarters in Rome for functional guidance on matters relating to policy and governance support in the food and agricultural sectors.
Technical Focus
Provides analytical and operational support for results-based policy assistance and governance work of decentralized offices in the Subregion in relation to policy issues and programmes.
Key Results
Analysis of information, policy briefs.
Key Functions
Specific Functions
Job Requirements
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
Additional Details
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see 'How to Apply'). We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and language skills.
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, visit the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) website: http://icsc.un.org/rootindex.asp
FAO is a non-smoking environment
How To Apply
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Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
Before applying, please ensure that you have completed all sections of your account. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
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