FAO Risk Monitoring Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. FAO South Africa looking for “Risk Monitoring Specialist“. Applicants with a Advanced University degree may apply on or before 07th April 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 Risk Monitoring Specialist Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 23rd March 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Risk Monitoring Specialist to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | Risk Monitoring Specialist |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 05 years |
| Application Deadline | 07th April 2023 |
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Agriculture Risk Monitoring Specialist will undertake the following duties:
– Data and information analysis
- Evaluate the existing information/documents/risk profiles on agricultural risks and threats on all the 16 SADC countries.
- Analyse secondary data to identify the existing risks and threats to agrifood systems.
- Organize consultation meetings/workshop to identify/validate/update risks and threats at the subregional level
- Identify and collate shocks and their effects on agricultural livelihoods across the multiple disciplines of crops, livestock, forestry & natural resources, and fisheries & aquaculture in the most at-risk countries in southern Africa
- Compile a list of priority indicators that measure the impact of the key risks and threats to agrifood system transformation under each subsector: crops, livestock, fisheries, natural resources, and forestry, fisheries & aquaculture.
- Conduct field assessments in each country in collaboration with SADC.
– Data and information management
- Conduct agricultural risk information systems stakeholders mapping.
- Evaluate project forecasted socio-economic impact of the identified risks and threats.
- Provide innovation towards the enhancement of risk profiling and alignment to the existing systems
- Produce country specific risk communication products including high quality maps, online services and operational zones.
- Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics to convey messages and storylines.
- Develop advocacy materials, including posters, presentations, and other visual materials.
– Coordination
- Collaborate with SADC secretariat (DRR) unit in the development of the agricultural risk monitoring system.
- Collaborate with country counterparts in the National Vulnerability Assessment Committees (NVACs)
- Facilitate information sharing and extension of successful practices between countries, and across regions.
- Participate in the periodic meetings of the SFS Technical Coordination Unit for Emergency and Resilience (CUERE).
- Participate in the Regional Interagency Standing Committee (RIASCO) and the Food and Nutrition Security Working Group (FNSWG) meetings.
- Develop training materials and lead the country capacity enhancement with respect to risk and threat monitoring for the transformation of the agrifood system.
- Organize a subregional lesson-learning workshop on agricultural risk and threat monitoring
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced University degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or any other relevant disciplines.
- Five years of relevant experience in the provision of programme/projects support services.
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). For PSA, working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Good knowledge of corporate information systems
- Good analytical and writing skills
- Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards
Other Details
- Vacancy Announcement: 2300883
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: Consultant/ PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Duration: Initially for 6 months, with possibility for extension depending on funding & performance
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO Risk Monitoring Specialist Jobs 2023
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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