FAO Assistant Representative (Progrmme) Job Vacancy in Rwanda

United Nations RWANDA
Unity in Diversity
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. FAORW/001/13

THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO) IS
INVITING APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED RWANDAN NATIONALS TO FILL THE
FOLLOWING VACANCY

TITLE: ASSISTANT REPRESENTATIVE (Programme)
LEVEL: NO-B (Category for National Officers)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: 2 years renewable
DUTY STATION: KIGALI
DATE OF ISSUE: 13/03/2013
DATE OF CLOSURE: 29/03/2013

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), but with considerable
independence and initiative, the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) is
responsible for the coordination of the technical and operational support of
the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation in the areas of
agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development.
Specifically, the incumbent will:

1. Liaise and cooperate with government authorities and local, national and
international institutions in the areas of FAO´s activities in the country and
in liaise with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency
meetings as required;
2. Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization´s mandate,
programmes, national priorities and activities including development and
maintenance of communication tools (e.g. website, press releases and
publications) and support the implementation of FAO´s regulatory frameworks in
the country (Codex Atimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries,
Safe Use of Pesticides, Voluntary Guidelines on tenure of land, fisheries,
forestry in the context of national food security. etc.);
3. Coordinate 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 monitor changes in national
policies affecting the agricultural, nutrition and environment sectors;
4. Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required
and developing country level development frameworks such as the Country
Programming Framework (CPF), the United Nations Development Assistance
Frameworks (UNDAF), and national policy programmes
5. Participate in the strategic programme planning of FAO Subregional and
Regional Units;
6. Participate in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme
and project proposals and monitor and review 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; identify inconsistencies and
delays and, when necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome operational
constraints;
7. Act as Officer-in-Charge for the day-to-day running of the FAO
Representation during the absence of the FAOR, if required;
8. Perform any other duties as required.

MINIMUM Requirements:
Candidates should meet the following:
1. University degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, forestry,
fisheries, or in any other field related to the work of the Organization.
2. Minimum of five years of professional experience in agricultural sector
development and/or project implementation in an area of FAO´s activities in the
country.
3. Working knowledge of the English or French languages, and working knowledge
of Kinyarwanda

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
1. Level and relevance of experience in programme/project development and
management.
2. Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical
programme, operational guidelines and project / programme management
procedures, possibly of those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
3. Proven capacity to approach work assignments in systematic and efficient
manner with judgement and analytical skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and
in writing.
5. Demonstrated ability to use standard office software, such as MS Office
(Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Internet) and project
management software and other information systems /databases

THE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS FOLLOWS :
1. An application letter addressed to the FAO Representative, Boulevard de
l´Umuganda, 2nd Floor Glory House, Kacyiru Kigali ;
2. A detailed complete resume/CV ;
3. Legalized photocopies of degrees, diplomas and certificates;
4. Completed Personnel History Form (P 11 forms are available at the FAO
reception) ;
5. Please submit your application documents to the FAO Reception.

Please note that applications which do not meet the specified minimum
requirements or are received after the closing date will be rejected. Only
short listed candidates will be contacted. All application materials will not
be returned.

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED

Signed: Alexi Ruzigana. OIC