Job Descriptions
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with and supports FAO's regional initiatives, regional office and respective Country Offices to mobilize resources and south-south cooperation partnerships in line with defined corporate priorities;
- Liaises with government authorities and local, national and international institutions as well as private sector and civil society partners to explore funding opportunities; supports negotiations of funding agreements and project proposals;
- Maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project cycle, including to support implementation, facilitate monitoring and compliance issues and submission of reports, as required;
- Supports capacity development efforts in support of staff with regard to Resource Mobilization and SSC partnerships through policy development, the production of training material and delivery of training;
- Participates in the organization of marketing and outreach activities related to the FAO Strategic Framework and defined priority areas; facilitates resource partner meetings, events and outreach campaigns;
- Contributes to the Resource Mobilization and the South-South Cooperation functional networks and supports Regional Initiatives teams; monitors and reports on key results;
- Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and monitors and reviews the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identifies inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, proposes corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
- Briefs, trains and supervises junior staff; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided;
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
• National of Ghana.
• Advanced University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
• Two years of relevant experience in agricultural development and/or project implementation in an area of FAO's activities in the country.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of the local language.
Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Extent and relevance of relevant experience in agricultural development related to the South-South Cooperation, partnership, capacity development, training, knowledge sharing and exchange, and international technical cooperation programmes.
- Capacity to develop strategies, prepare and coordinate programmes related to sustainable agricultural development, food security and negotiating agreements.
- Extent and relevance of knowledge and field experience in regions of Africa and extent and relevance of experience with project formulation/implementation, resource mobilization and impact assessment.
- Extent and relevance of experience in capacity building programmes, institutional collaboration and partnership with governments, private sector and development regional, national and local agencies; experience in resource mobilization.
- Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme, operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals as well as programme/project implementation, monitoring and review within the context of the South-South Cooperation or Partnership.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana