FAO National Social Protection Specialist Jobs 2021 – Zambia NGO Jobs. FAO Zambia programme looking for “National Social Protection Specialist“. Applicants with a University qualification in the field of social protection may apply on or before 02 July 2021.
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 National Social Protection Specialist Jobs 2021
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 18 June 2021 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of National Social Protection Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | National Social Protection Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University qualification in the field of social protection |
| Experience Required | At least five year |
| Application Deadline | 02 July 2021 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2021
Reporting Lines: Under the overall supervision of the Representative of FAO in Zambia, direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR in charge of programmes and in close collaboration with the FAO projects, and relevant government entities, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and responsibilities.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Support the roll out of the FSP pilot programme, as designed by FAO in collaboration with the GOZ
- Support and contribute to effective and efficient planning management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation activities related to the FSP
- Ensure that the project enhances social protection and agriculture dialogue within policy spaces in Zambia
- Help to manage and coordinate technical support around the FSP and other social protection interventions ensuring planning, monitoring and timely implementation.
- Collaborate with national and district level authorities to enable strengthen capacity for quality data collection and transmission onto ZISPIS
- Identify other partners including potential donors and explore internal opportunities to mobilize resources for the implementation of the pilot FSP and facilitate effective collaborating within the UN family
Qualification:
- University qualification in the field of social protection, social policy, rural development, development studies or equivalent
- At least five (5) relevant progressive experience in the field of social protection and rural development, including experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity development/training, policy support and analysis and relevant experience at field level.
- Knowledge of social protection, rural development and agriculture context in Zambia
- Knowledge and experience of engagement and providing policy discussion and decisions
- National of Zambia.
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
- Extent and relevance of experience in the fields of agriculture and rural development and social protection.
- Familiarity with systematic, well-structured, and efficient approach to work assignments.
- Familiarity with liaising with government officials and technical departments is considered an asset.
- Analytical ability, accuracy, and consistency.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Duration: 06 Months
- Grade Level: N/A
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply FAO National Social Protection Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 02 July 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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