Technical Coordinator Animal Health and Production

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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
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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

Organizational Setting

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 sys tems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO's office for Lebanon is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Lebanon. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. This position is based in FAO Representation in Beirut, Lebanon. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments 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.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Resilience and Liasion Officer, working closely with the Programme Leader O2&3 and Technical Specialists in the assigned disciplines, and in collaboration with FAO staff and partners

Technical Focus

The Technical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of multi-agency projects and the realization of project outputs. S/he ensures collaboration and engagement throughout project delivery, consults with key project stakeholders, government, and donors, is responsible for project management, resource allocation, programme objectives and monitoring.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned animal health and production programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation
•    Lead and supervise overall project planning and implementation to ensure technical coherence between different project components; per the approved Project Document and the results-based Annual Work Plan and Budget, and in compliance with FAO procedures and Resource Partners’ requirements.
•    Elaborate annual procurement, human resources, communication and travel plans and update them quarterly. 
•    Coordinate activities related to budget and funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
•    Establish and strengthen working relations with various stakeholders for effective implementation of programme activities, and ensure adequate information flow, discussions, and feedback among the various stakeholders of the project.
•    Review relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
•    Assist in thematic area policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies, etc.
•    Support the establishment of a robust M&E system and ensure strong learning, communication, and knowledge management within the project team and with wider stakeholders
•    Prepare various written outputs, e.g. drafts background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, project activity reports, etc.
•    Prepare timely periodic programme progress and financial reports (including budget revisions if necessary) with adequate technical input and coordination with other units
•    Undertake outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities;
•    Perform other related duties and activities as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced degree in Animal Production or Veterinary medicine, or other relevant fields
•    At least 7 years of working experience in the relevant field with excellent working knowledge of relevant issues related to social forestry, biodiversity, landscape management, and restoration.
•    Working knowledge of English and Arabic.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Selection Criteria

•    Experience with a UN Agency or International NGO is desirable.
•    Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Word, Excel essential.
•    Limited knowledge French is desirable.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• 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. 

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
• 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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