Food and Agriculture Organization
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Skill Required: Project and Program Management
Apply By: 01-12-2022
The FAO Representation in Georgia (FEGEO) is a multi-accreditation office of the Organization with a non-residential FAO Representative (FAOR). FEGEO is leading FAO's response to the national priorities related to food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in in the country. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the country closely interlinked with and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework in Georgia and the FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF). FAO Georgia formulates and implements the programme drawing on technical expertise from its Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and Headquarters as well closely working with partners in the private sector, academia and the Civil Society.
FEGEO has an increasing portfolio of projects, with a significant component of EU funded projects, implemented with a large team of national and international staff, and several offices throughout the country. FAO's main areas of work, based on the CPF, are focused on technical assistance, value chain development, food safety and environment.
The EU funded projects in Georgia, mainly under the ENPARD programme, focus on supporting the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA) as well as direct support to farmers, cooperatives and SMEs in the sector of agriculture to promote a more inclusive, sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural sector.
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Tbilisi, Georgia under the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) IV programme.
Reporting Lines
The Operations Officer (Head of Operations) reports to the FAOR in Georgia.
Technical Focus
Leads and coordinates the operational support function of the field programme, including development, emergency and rehabilitation projects
Key Results
Effective and efficient coordination, as well as provision of the operational support to the field programme and project activities.
Key Functions
Specific Functions
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following
Minimum Requirements
Technical/Functional Skills