National Project Personnel – FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Programme (FAPP) Manager

Job Posting

: 05/Apr/2022

Closure Date

: 27/Apr/2022, 2:59:00 AM

Organizational Unit: FEAZE

Job Type

: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location

: Azerbaijan-Baku

Duration: 12 months

Post Number: N/A

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
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:

FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan.

Reporting Lines:

Ms.Melek Cakmak, FAOR

Technical Focus:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of FAOR, direct supervision and guidance of AFAOR, in close collaboration with LTOs FAPP manager will carry out the below mentioned activities:

Tasks and responsibilities:

•   Coordinate all FAPP Project activities, providing leadership and managerial support to ensure timely implementation and delivery;
•   Oversee implementation of Workplans of individual projects and provide inputs for any corrective actions that would be necessary;
•   Coordinate the reporting and other official communication efforts of the projects, ensuring their proper submission and dissemination; identify and document best practices and lessons learned to be reflected in the related reports;
•   Lead the organizational arrangements for FAPP Steering Committee meetings; as well as the organization of regular programme review meetings as per the agreed schedule and level of attendance; ensure the secretariat of such meetings, overseeing the preparation of quality reporting and documentation of presentations and discussion points;
•   Support the development and implementation of monitoring & evaluation framework for FAPP projects and support the necessary arrangements for evaluation exercises concerning the overall programme;
•   Lead and/or participate in field missions, including provision of guidance and logistical support to external consultants, government officials and other parties and contributing to the drafting and dissemination of mission reports;
•   Contribute to the improvement of quality of project activities and monitor course of activities in order to assure timely achievement of project outputs;
•   Support the identification of inputs needed for the successful implementation of projects and lead the resolution of any bottlenecks in the provision of the required resources;
•   Lead interactions with stakeholders and liaise with government agencies To identify emerging needs and policy direction and priorities of the main counterparts;
•   Advocate for the project outputs to be properly incorporated in the counterpart’s regular programme and work, as well as seek in which ways the projects’ works can be shaped within the agreed project framework.
•   Lead the potential new programming work and provide inputs on second phase of FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Program and pipeline development by consolidating efforts for further strengthening the FAO/Azerbaijan partnership
•   Advocate on behalf of the partnership programme at national and international platforms.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements:

•   University/Master’s degree on social and administrative sciences such as economics, statistics, business administration, political sciences, international relations, sociology, social work, development studies and/or agronomy;
•   Minimum 5 years of experience in management of large-scale projects;
•   Working knowledge of English;
•   Working knowledge of Azerbaijani.
•   Nationality of Azerbaijan.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical Focus:

•   Leading, guidance and general coordination of the FAO Azerbaijan Partnership programme/projects in implementation and development;
•   Previous experience in leading, developing and reporting on the results of development projects;
•   Relevant experience in working for international organizations and working in coordination with Government Counterparts;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

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
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• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• 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.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]