Assistant FAO Representative Programme

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

FAO’s mandate is to support governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and promote sustainable use of natural resources.

The main aim of the FAO Representation in Uganda, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist the Ugandan government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

FAO has worked in close collaboration with the Government of Uganda in the quest to eradicate hunger and improve nutrition of its population. Since 2010, this support is structured through a Country Programming Framework (CPF). The CPF focuses on three areas of priority, which are the production and productivity of agriculture, forestry and fisheries commodities; agricultural knowledge and information; and resilience to livelihood threats with emphasis on climate change. The FAO Representation in Uganda is responsible for leading FAO’s response to country priorities for food security, agriculture, forestry and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the country. 

Reporting Lines

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

Technical Focus

• Programme development, coordination and operational assistance based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of Uganda.

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

• Liaises and assists government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at interagency meetings as required.
• 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 the collection, consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries, including information on external aid in FAO’s corporate systems, and monitors changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
• Participates 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).
• Participates in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals; 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 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:

• Supports the design and development of new and innovative agricultural and natural resource management initiatives for the country programme and assists in the marketing of those initiatives to donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensures effective and timely implementation of the agricultural programmes that support the teams to establish sustainable impact among FAO beneficiary communities.
• Supports in demonstrating quality of programming and impact through contributing to country reporting and documentation of ‘Best practices’ to donors and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• National of Uganda.
• Advanced university degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, rural development, business administration and management, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Organization.
• Five years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming, planning and technical cooperation in food and agriculture and/or project implementation in an area of FAO’s activities in the country.
• Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of English.

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500382