Emergency And Rehabilitation Officer, Rome Lazio

Emergency And Rehabilitation Officer, Rome
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Social network you want to login/join with: Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer, Rome Client: FAO Location: Rome Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 9af84a6cf4bf Job Views: 3 Posted: 22. 01. 2025 Expiry Date: 08. 03. 2025 Job Description: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. • 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 persons 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. • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. 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 coordinates the development and maintenance of corporate tools and standards to enable Decentralized Offices to assist Members in preparing for, and responding to, emergencies. OER ensures humanitarian policy coordination and knowledge, liaises with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, and co-leads with the World Food Programme (WFP) the global Food Security Cluster. Reporting Lines The Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer reports to the Senior Technical Officer/DIEM Team Leader. Technical Focus Support implementation of FAO's resilience agenda at global, regional, subregional and/or country level. Key Functions Supports food and nutrition security assessments, emergency response, policy-related and/or funding/project-related data and information. Produces various reports, proposals, programme/project documents, position papers, policy briefs and financial/donor reports. Participates in project and programme formulation and provides technical and/or administrative support to ongoing operational emergency and recovery projects. Maintains effective working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project cycle to support implementation; facilitates monitoring and compliance, ensures timely submission of reports as required. Supports resource mobilization activities, including corporate appeals, donor macro grants, Central Emergency Revolving Fund/Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation (CERF/SFERA) submissions, annual appeals and mid-year reviews; maintains information and prepares related reports. Maintains and updates information systems, databases and web pages. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, political science, social science or a related field. Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management administration or related areas. Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation. Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, human resources, finance and management. Extent and knowledge of planning and budgetary processes and associated tools. Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. Conditions of Service A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: Dependency allowances Rental subsidy Education grant for children Home leave travel 30 working days of annual leave per year Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund International health insurance; optional life insurance Disability protection FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. J-18808-Ljbffr