IST (Internal Surge Team) and Capacity Development Specialist

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

The Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) is responsible for ensuring FAO’s efforts to support countries and partners in preparing for and effectively responding to food and agricultural threats and crises. It is responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of corporate tools and standards to enable Decentralized Offices to assist member countries to prepare for, and respond to emergencies. OER ensures humanitarian policy coordination and knowledge, liaison with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee as well as with humanitarian resource partners, co-leadership with World Food Programme of the global Food Security Cluster, organizational preparedness, surge capacity and response to large-scale emergencies. OER supports food and nutrition security assessment and early warning activities related to emergency and humanitarian analysis and responses. OER plays a major role in the development and leadership of the Organization’s programme to increase the resilience of livelihoods to food and agriculture threats and crises.

Reporting Lines

The IST (Internal Surge Team) and Capacity Development Specialist will report to the Senior Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer/Team Leader, Management Support and Compliance (MSC).

Technical Focus

The IST (Internal Surge Team) and Capacity Development Specialist will provide support in the implementation and management of the IST and in capacity development activities, in line with the implementation of FAO’s resilience agenda at global, regional, subregional and/or country level.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the MSC team leader in the implementation of the IST, liaising as needed with Human Resources Division (CSH) and Service Shared Center (SSC) to coordinate IST activities.
• Support decentralized offices in the rapid deployment of personnel to L3 countries.
• Prepare Calls for Expressions of Interests screen applications, organize interviews, and maintain records of recruitment actions.
• Prepare selection reports and verify documentation of proposed IST candidates.
• Monitor and update the status of selection process to the IST and ensure continuous contact with the applicants and update the documentation needed.
• Keep periodical contact with IST members to confirm validity of documentation and availability for a rapid deployment.
• Monitor the Internal Surge email account and respond to queries.
• Support Regional and Country Offices in the coordination of surge support activities.
• Support decentralized offices in L3 emergency countries to meet surge support needs.
• Ensure timely assistance to countries by actively engaging stakeholders in the IST mechanism.
• Produce reports and data analyses for the Team Leader, focusing on deployments to priority countries.
• Evaluate the impact of IST and capacity development initiatives.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures and ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping of all IST activities.
• Support the design and implementation of capacity development strategies and training programmes related to the IST and surge support.
• Manage training logistics, including scheduling, liaison with field offices, and selecting facilitation teams.
• Support the delivery of various training sessions, online or virtual.
• Participate in interview panels for the recruitment of other personnel (but not staff members) (for Category B) and staff members or other personnel (for Category A).
• Exercise supervisory functions over other affiliate personnel (for Category B, A);
• Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Political Sciences, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management or other related field.
• At least 2 years (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) of relevant experience in human resources management and capacity development.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in designing and managing rosters for surge support in scale-up contexts.
• Demonstrated experience with an international humanitarian or development organization.
• Knowledge of UN or standard operational rules and procedures and project/programme administrative management procedures is considered an asset.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver outputs by agreed deadlines, sometimes at very short notice.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Selection Criteria

• Limited knowledge (level B) of a second FAO language, in particular French or Spanish.would be an asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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