FAO Anticipatory Action Support Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
FAO South Africa looking for “Anticipatory Action Support Specialist”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 17th November 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 Anticipatory Action Support Specialist Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th November 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Anticipatory Action Support Specialist to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Anticipatory Action Support Specialist |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 02 years |
| Application Deadline | 17th November 2023 |
Tasks and responsibilities
- Support the production, finalization and publication of Anticipatory Action Plans.
- Support countries with risk monitoring and analysis, including the development of concept notes and proposals for anticipatory action projects.
- Mapping of early warning systems and indicators available at national, regional and global level for risk monitoring.
- Support simulation exercises for droughts and floods at national level, ensuring strong coordination with multi-disciplinary teams and partners at national and regional level.
- Support the organization and planning of regional and country-level training events, workshops, and seminars.
- Participate in regional meetings and EWAA related forums in order to create awareness, share good practices and advocate for the scaling up of the AA approach in resilience building among development and humanitarian actors.
- Organize regular team meetings and conference calls/video-conferences, to support programme implementation at national level.
- Develop of concept notes and TORs for programme activities, events, and recruitment of service providers.
- Review, analyse and map the different policies/ strategies/programmes/declarations on DRR in Southern Africa to support the integration of AA.
- Support the organisation and coordination of monthly RAAWG meetings.
- Support regional and national communications officers to produce regular Bulletins on EWAA activities, climate and forecasts.
- Perform any other duties, as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- A university degree in disaster risk reduction, agronomy or related sciences;
- At least 3 years of experience in disaster risk reduction for agriculture and food security.
- Working knowledge of English
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Extent and relevance of experience in developing anticipatory action protocols for cyclones and floods, dry spells and drought;
- Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating implementation of projects for drought, cyclones and floods at field level;
- Familiarity with national, regional and global disaster risk reduction policies and frameworks, including contingency planning at country level;
- Familiarity with shock responsive social protection systems, and use of cash+ approaches for anticipatory action;
- Knowledge of and experience in working with early warning systems and indicators for risk monitoring.
Other Details
- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2303322
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Duration: 11 months
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO Anticipatory Action Support Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection………
The Closing Date: 17th November 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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