FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: TCEO-193-07-PRJ
Deadline For Application: 1 December 2007
Position Title EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
Duty Station Various
Grade Level P-4
Duration Variable according to country of assignment (3 months extendable, subject to continuity of funds)
CCOG Code: 1.S.0.1.
Organizational Unit Emergency Operations Service (TCEO) Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division (TCE) Technical Cooperation Department (TC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Emergency Operations Service (TCEO), the supervision of the FAO Representative and the guidance of the TCE Regional Emergency Advisor and in consultation with the relevant technical divisions at FAO Headquarters, will be responsible for the development, expansion and management of FAO’s emergency food security and agricultural relief programme in the country of assignment. Specifically to:

  • establish or further strengthen the operational structure to plan, monitor and provide technical assistance as required for agriculture, fishery and livestock emergency relief interventions implemented by FAO and other agencies;
  • ensure close collaboration and coordination with other UN agencies and partners (NGOs, national institutions and Donor’s community, etc.) involved in relief and emergency activities;
  • liaise with donors and represent FAO in interagency coordination meetings related to emergency/rehabilitation activities;
  • develop emergency operation policies and strategies;
  • ensure timely dissemination of information on the impact of the crisis on the agricultural sector to the donor community, UN Agencies, NGOs, national institutions and all partners involved in relief and early rehabilitation activities;
  • provide technical assistance, as required, to FAO implementing partners and to operational units engaged in the provision of agricultural assistance and related emergency remedial actions;
  • establish and maintain a database with updated information on the impact of the crisis and prioritized needs taking into account assistance provided and evolving needs;
  • prepare project profiles and full-fledged project documents for donor funding;
  • monitor the financial management and accounting of emergency projects in close collaboration with the FAO Representation;
  • prepare briefs and comprehensive reports for local and international distribution;
  • perform other related duties as required.

** PROMOTION TO THIS POST IS FOR THE DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT ONLY

The purpose of this vacancy announcement is to form a roster of candidates to fill vacancies as they develop.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • University degree in agronomy, economics, natural sciences, or related discipline
  • Seven years of relevant experience and technical work in the sectors of agricultural and rural development, including experience in developing countries as well as disaster-stricken countries
  • Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two (will vary, according to country of assignment)

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Extent of professional experience at the international level in field operations in the agricultural sector and emergency relief situations with particular emphasis on coordination of emergency assistance
  • Demonstrated leadership, managerial, supervisory and inter-personal skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse complex emergencies
  • Familiarity with the geographical region

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A TCEO-193-07-PRJ
Ms D. Perpoli, Emergency Operations Service (TCEO)
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 054941
E-mail: VA-193-07-PRJ@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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