Organisation: Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Project Name: Technical
Support on Decent Rural Employment /Youth Employment.
Reports to: Senior
Economist
Vacancy Announcement Number: FRUGA/TSDRE/2015-01
The Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve
nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in
rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food
security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have
regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Job Summary: The National Coordinator of the FAO Rural
youth employment project will oversee the implementation of the programme
Integrated Country Approach (ICA) for promoting decent rural youth employment
in Senegal, Uganda and Guatemala, the National Coordinator will provide all necessary
support, guidance, co-ordination and technical advice necessary to achieve the
expected programme objectives in Uganda. The National Coordinator will work in
close collaboration with other relevant UN agencies (e.g. ILO, UNIDO, UNDP,
etc.) and in consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Youth, Employment,
and other relevant Ministries and institutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work
closely with the professional staff of FAO involved in the implementation
of the programme, and based on the results and activities presented in the
project log frame, support the implementation and monitoring of programme
activities including contributions to the development of annual work
plans, activity requests and calendars; - Oversee
the process of policy dialogue with the national partners of the programme
and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders; - Actively
participate in meetings, workshops and any other relevant events organized
by the national partners of the programme and key agriculture, employment
and rural development stakeholders; - Manage
the day to day implementation of the programme activities, including
support to organizing periodic meetings and workshops/trainings, in
collaboration with the FAO Representation in Uganda, the Government of
Uganda and its raaruantiwa Institutions. UN agencies e.g. ILO, UNIDO,
UNDP, etc.), as well as other relevant stakeholders; - Provide
technical inputs to key national stakeholders in the processes of revision
of existing or formulation of new policies, strategies, plans and
programmes; - The
incumbent will prepare and submit report on progress of programme
implementation at national level on a quarterly basis and liaise with
national partners; - Coordinate
and assist the missions and trainings conducted by international
consultants and FAO staff by processing the administrative procedures and
coordination with relevant governmental agencies, UN agencies and national
stakeholders; - Ensure
the adoption of a sound project communication strategy, including by
assisting in the development of information materials on the programme, to
guarantee adequate access to information for all relevant stakeholders
through different communication means; - Perform
any other tasks as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold an advanced University Degree
relevant in Economics, Agricultural or Development Economics, Development
Studies, Social Science or related fields. - Working
knowledge of agriculture and decent rural employment and/or youth
employment issues - Prior
experience in policy assistance and/or programme management in the field
of agriculture or rural development and/ or employment and
entrepreneurship policies and programmes, with a special focus on youth
policies and programmes; - Detailed
knowledge and understanding of the principles of results-based management
and capacity to develop plans, organize resources and take actions to
ensure objectives achieved within realistic time lines - Good
understanding of the government structure and experience in working with
the government agencies. - High
degree of team ethic - Fluent
in both written and spoken English
All suitably qualified Ugandan
nationals are encouraged to send their applications together with detailed
curriculum vitae and copies of certificates in a sealed envelope, quoting
Vacancy Announcement no. addressed to: Chairman, Recruitment Committee, Food
and Agriculture Organization in Uganda. The envelopes should be registered at
reception and placed in the box at the reception of the FAO offices at Plot 88
Buganda Road, Wandegeya, Kampala. Alternatively, you can E-mail your applications
to: UG-Registry@fao.org
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. FAO does not charge applicants any fees at any stage in the
recruitment process.
Deadline: 10th August 2015
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