Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reinforced its presence in Armenia to support the Government in the response to the influx of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh.  FAO is implementing an integration programme targeting refugee households and host communities in rural areas to support agricultural production and food systems with the aim of protecting the food security and launching or strengthening income-generating agricultural livelihoods. The programme incorporates innovative approaches to easing access to increased land for cultivation through leasing and consolidation.  In 2024, FAO intends to expand the programme geographically, incorporating a grants component to strengthen both primary production and agricultural value chains.  FAO works closely with the Ministry of Economy, which has responsibility for the agriculture portfolio.  FAO is the co-lead of the Government and UN Food Security Working Group and an active participant in the Resilience Working Group.

Reporting Lines

The Integration Programme Response Specialist works under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative in Armenia and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative.

Technical Focus

Assistance in coordination and implementation of FAO’s agricultural livelihoods integration programme.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Support the development and delivery of the FAO integration programme, contributing to the development of programme and operational objectives and monitoring progress to ensure that all activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project documents
•    Liaise with the in-country technical multi-sectoral teams, project managers, field offices, and Emergency and Resilience response team for a strategic, evidence based and effective FAO integration programme development and delivery.
•    Contribute to the formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals and actively engage in on the ground resource mobilization efforts
•    Support the gathering of and analysis of data to develop relevant and targeted evidence-based solutions
•    Support planning for Procurement of inputs, development of cash and voucher interventions
•    Contribute to communication, advocacy and other strategic materials.
•    Support the development of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems.
•    Support the preparation of briefs and reports on FAO’s programme and priorities in the country; and ensure timely dissemination of information to the Government, donor community, UN system organizations and NGOs.
•    Liaise with government officials, UN system organizations, humanitarian and development partners and beneficiaries on country programme implementation and delivery at the appropriate level to ensure coordination and complementarity.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•    University Degree preferably in Management, Administration, Economics or related fields;
•    At least 5 years of experience in public and/or private sectors related to programming, planning and technical cooperation in food and agriculture;
•    Working knowledge of English (Level C) and Armenian;
•    National of Armenia.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION