FAO Emergency Programme Specialist Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

FAO Emergency Programme Specialist Jobs 2023 – Nigeria NGO Jobs.

FAO Nigeria looking for “Emergency Programme Specialist”.

Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 26 May 2023.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.

FAO Emergency Programme Specialist Jobs 2023

The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 16 May 2023 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Emergency Programme Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Position Emergency Programme Specialist/ Area Coordinator
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required At least five years
Application Deadline 26 May 2023

FAO Job Vacancy 2023

Reporting Lines: Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the direct supervision of the Head of the FAO North East Sub-Office and in close collaboration with the Emergency Programme Coordinator and other relevant units, the Area Coordinator will support the strategic, programmatic and operational aspects of the FAO programme in Yobe and Adamawa States in North East Nigeria.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and ensure the implementation of emergency and rehabilitation operations related to agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries and natural resource management activities and other areas of FAO’s mandate in Yobe and Adamawa States;
  • Support the FAO Nigeria Country Team in the design of concept notes, project proposals and the formulation of progress and terminal reports for submission to donors and UN programmes;
  • Provide programmatic support and analysis to ensure that key areas – e.g. civil society, gender and youth; resilience; governance and conflict management; equality and humanitarian principles – are appropriately reflected in emergency projects;
  • Contribute to raising awareness of FAO’s mandate and interventions/activities implemented in North East Nigeria;
  • Support the collection and analysis of information on livelihoods and agricultural production needs in North East Nigeria;

Qualification & Experience:

  • University degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Agricultural/Natural Sciences or other relevant field
  • At least five years of experience performing similar functions, particularly in leading a Field Office and in project/programme Management
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English, both verbal and written and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the official FAO languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Other Details

  • Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
  • Type of Requisition: Consultant
  • Grade Level: N/A
  • Duration: 6 months, with possible extension
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply FAO Emergency Programme Specialist Jobs 2023

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The Closing Date: 26 May 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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