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Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

12 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

FAO and Uganda have a long history of cooperation. The Organization’s technical assistance in the country began as early as 1959 in the areas of aquaculture development and livestock disease control. Cooperation has increased since the opening of FAO’s representation in 1981, with interventions comprising national policy and programme formulation, agricultural and rural development projects, and emergency and rehabilitation assistance. More recently, emphasis has been given to building resilience to the effects of climate change.

FAO’s cooperation with Uganda Government is shaped by the Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2015-2019, jointly developed with the Government and other partners.

The CPF is a joint framework which forms the basis for strategic cooperation over the next five years between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of the Republic of Uganda. The CPF is fully aligned with national and regional development priorities as well as the UN Development Assistance Framework for Uganda.

Over the years, the stature and influence of FAO in Uganda has grown considerably. Currently, the country programme comprises well over 20 projects with a combined budget of close to 80 million USD, which makes FAO one of Uganda’s significant development partners. FAO projects are mainly field-based, addressing on-ground pertinent issues.

Until 2010, FAO’s support programme emphasized emergency and rehabilitation following two decades of insurgency in Northern and North Eastern Uganda. The current CPF however, focuses more on long-term development objectives aimed at revitalizing agricultural production and productivity and spurring economic development for the country.

FAO Uganda therefore falls under the Development Programme. FAO’s development interventions aim to support and build resilient agriculture-based livelihoods. Our interventions focus on crops, livestock, fisheries, forestry and their interaction with the environment, Climate change and building resilience. Further, FAO gives guidance in drafting effective legislation and creating national strategies to achieve transformational development and alleviate hunger.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

Job Title

Junior Refugee Response Programme Specialist job at FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), the incumbent reports to the Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator.

Technical Focus: The main responsibility is to support the Refugee Response Manager in assuring delivery of quality programming and coordination of FAO’s Refugee Response Programme and its partners.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the overall implementation and management of FAO-Uganda’s refugee response programme with support from the Food Security and Livelihoods Coordinator.

  • Ensure that  communication with various donors is regular, on time and up to standard, including assuring that all reporting requirements are maintained according to FAO’s standards. In addition, ensure that constant communication with Government counterparts and implementing partners are maintained to support both programme delivery and programme development.

  • Identify issues and risks related to implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate programme adjustments in close collaboration and through regular communication with field-based colleagues.

  • Support project formulation processes including project writing to support FAO’s Refugee Response Programme in Uganda. Ensure that these documents contain the necessary elements to address livelihoods, food security, energy, and environmental concerns in communities.

  • Support coordination between the Uganda refugee response, the regional UNHCR-FAO partnership, and FAOs global response, by ensuring liaison with the relevant sub-regional and HQ teams.

  • Support, mentor and oversee FAOs implementing partners in the field, as well as track the delivery according to signed contracts with FAO.

  • Support FAO teams in continuously developing operational efficiencies and driving innovations in delivery, ensuring that the programme meets established objectives and targets and delivers value for money.

  • As requested, represent FAO in refugee response related subject matter or coordination meetings.

  • Identify and assist in documenting and create awareness around critical programme learnings including both successes and challenges.

  • Support the livelihoods portfolio with the engagement of socially responsible private sector energy partners to identify sustainable and market-based solutions to increase rural access to energy.

  • Prepare and disseminate regular briefs on FAO’s Refugee Response Programme.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree related to Agriculture, Livestock, Economics or Development studies.

  • Two years professional experience in underdeveloped countries on livelihoods programming in a humanitarian/sustainable development context ideally in a refugee response context among non-government organizations (NGOs).

  • Working knowledge (level C) of English.


FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus

  • Teamwork

  •  Communication

  • Building Effective Relationships

  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


Technical/Functional Skills

  • Coordination skills (communication) and ability to technically support on food security needs across different thematic areas.

  • Extent of experience and knowledge in programme development and fundraising

  • Extent of experience and understanding of the humanitarian-development nexus and associated challenges in the context of refugee related programming.

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.

  • Specialization/exposure to issues related to forced displacement/migration is 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

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE

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Deadline: 12th November 2024


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