FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2195-LOJ
Deadline For Application:  13 July 2009
Position Title LIAISON OFFICER
Duty Station TOKYO, JAPAN
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1A11
Organizational Unit Liaison Office with Japan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Director, LOJ, to participate on behalf of FAO in sessions and meetings and promote actively interactions with offices and organs of the Government of Japan and Regional Governments of Japan. To develop drafts, documents and initiate correspondence on any matters of concern of the Liaison Office. Specifically, to:

  • Participate as representative or observer at governmental and non-governmental meetings related to matters of competence of FAO;
  • Attend meetings as representative or observer under specific instructions regarding matters of interest to FAO, report on such meetings, through the Director, LOJ, to FAO Headquarters and, as necessary, make prepared statements on behalf of FAO after clearance by the Director;
  • Maintain liaison on behalf of FAO with governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions including correspondence and liaise with government officials on normative and technical assistance matters;
  • Select and provide information on food, agriculture and rural development issues and on FAO activities to the Government of Japan, regional governments and private sectors in Japan;
  • Analyze, monitor and report on development policies in Japan concerning technical and economic cooperation and subjects related to FAO’s field of competence and with potential implications for its activities;
  • Ensure the prompt and orderly flow to FAO Headquarters of documents, reports and publications of the Government of Japan and in keeping appropriate HQ Units informed of matters of common interest within the liaison function;
  • Carry out programming, budgetary and administrative work in support of the Office activities;
  • Represent FAO in receiving visitors and facilitate replies to institutional and public inquiries on subjects falling within the competence of FAO;
  • Advise HQ personnel visiting Japan on mission in the discharge of their assignment and in facilitating their contacts with the Government of Japan and institutions with which FAO maintains working relations;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • University degree in Agricultural, Social or Political Sciences, Economics, Public Administrations, International Relations or a related filed.
  • Seven years of relevant experience in activities related to Agriculture and Rural Development.
  • Working knowledge of English and Japanese.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Relevance of experience in Agriculture and Rural Development matters
  • Extent of experience in policy development, policy coordination and project planning;
  • Initiative, sense of responsibility and ability to manage and coordinate office activities
  • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
  • Extent of experience in writing clear and concise reports and policy papers
  • Extent of knowledge of English and Japanese.

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.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 147,037 US$ 184,359 (without dependants) and from US$ 157,897 to US$ 199,118 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2195-LOJ
Chief, OCDO
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 5505
E-mail: OCDO-Chief@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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