FAO Engagement Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

FAO Engagement Specialist Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. FAO Nigeria programme looking for “Engagement Specialist”. Applicants with a University Degree in the field of social sciences may apply on or before 14 July 2021.

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FAO Engagement Specialist Jobs 2021

The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 23 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Engagement Specialist to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Position Engagement Specialist
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree in the field of social sciences
Experience Required At least five years
Application Deadline 14 July 2021

FAO Job Vacancy 2021

Technical Focus: The International Consultant will support the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources and the project management unit (PMU) in the overall institutional coordination of the project particularly in terms of connecting the project with all parties involved in the implementation of the ECOWAS Forest convergence plan.  S/he will work with the PMU and ECOWAS to build a network of the stakeholders who could be part of the  technical Multi Stakeholders’ Advisory Group (MSAG) and to boost the advocacy among the ECOWAS network of parliamentarians for reach out activities and advocacy within their countries.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Facilitate, in close collaboration with the project manager, the working relationships between ECOWAS Directorate of Environment and Natural Resources and FAO sub regional office for West Africa (SFW)
  • Contribute to the identification of annual project activities, implementation and monitoring of Annual Work Plans
  • Provide technical support to ECOWAS role in the coordination and the implementation of the Project’s Priority Intervention Areas of the West Africa Forest Ecosystems Convergence Plan
  • Lead the identification and mapping of stakeholders and audiences
  • Work closely with the Project manager and ECOWAS  for continuous advocacy campaigns and leveraging expertise from   key stakeholders for a successful participatory  implementation of the project different components
  • Provide necessary contributions and facilitate multi-stakeholder discussions
  • In collaboration with the community-based forest and land management initiatives expert and the PMU in general, actively support the ECOWAS Regional Agency for Agriculture and Food (ARAA) to identify relevant stakeholders for the Multi Stakeholders Advisory Group (MSAG)
  • Work closely with ECOWAS and the PMU to boost the advocacy among the ECOWAS network of parliamentarians including organizing workshops/trainings with ECOWAS network of parliamentarians to disseminate and build capacity on flagship work (drivers of deforestation study, legal work, gender)
  • Support the project team in preparation and delivery of regional stakeholder workshops to share best practices in sustainable forest management and land use, legal reforms recommendations, and to promote south-south cooperation activities in West Africa and with other parts of the world,
  • Support the project team to deliver public consultation events

Qualification:

  • University Degree in the field of social sciences, advocacy, communication/outreach etc. The degree applied in forestry, rural development, natural resource management, environmental related fields will be an asset,
  • Professional experience of at least 5 years in advocacy, stakeholders’ mobilization and engagement, outreach, facilitation, networking etc. The experience in the context of forestry, natural resource management, environment, rural development and related fields will be considered an asset
  • Working knowledge of English or French and limited knowledge of the other one.

Technical/Functional Skills  

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work
  • Very good sense of organization and ability to meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks;
  • Ability to work in a harmonious and effective way in a multicultural team;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
  • Knowledge of Portuguese is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of the ECOWAS Forest Policy, Convergence Plan for the Sustainable Management and Use of Forest Ecosystems in West Africa, Regional Forest Investment Plan, and the Africa Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) Framework
  • Work experience in West African context;

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
  • Type of Requisition: Consultant
  • Duration: 11 months renewable
  • Grade Level: N/A
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply FAO Engagement Specialist Jobs 2021

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline

If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

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