Assistant FAO Representative (Programme)

FAO

Reporting Lines

The Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) reports to the FAO Representative (FAOR).

Technical Focus

Programme development, coordination and operational assistance based on knowledge of local conditions, culture, language and institutions of the country of assignment. Management and provision of the full range of technical and operational tasks in support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation in the agriculture and food systems including forestry, fisheries, nutrition.

Key Results

Effective and efficient management and coordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation.

Key Functions

• Participates in policy dialogue and advises government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities in the country and with other UN agencies. Represents FAO at interagency meetings.
• Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools such as website, press releases and publications, and supports the implementation of FAO's regulatory framework (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc.) in the country.
• Coordinates and manages the maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid in FAO's corporate systems, monitors and communicates changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
• Takes lead in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks, such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).
• Identifies, formulates and coordinates the preparation of programme and project proposals; monitors of FAO field programme implementation and project execution modalities, ensuring all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; and makes recommendations to the FAOR on how to improve results and increase efficiency.
• Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job; ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements as well as accuracy and diligence of the work provided.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions

• Monitors and facilitates meeting deadlines on key deliverables, project results and main targets.
• Oversees project and programme implementation to ensure the result-based deliverables of FAO projects and programme in the country.
• Participates in the development and promotion of the country Resource Mobilization Strategy and contributes to fund mobilization efforts through liaison with the donor community in the country; and formulates pipeline projects as appropriate.
• Provides guidance to the national team in the formulation of the FAO Communication Strategy for Yemen.
• Promotes relationship with the private sector, academia and the civil society organization to increase partnership.
• Oversees and provides guidance for operational and administrative support ensuring that effective workflows are in place.
• Assists in advising government institutions on issues related to agriculture and food systems approach as required.