The Organization frequently engages experts to work on short-term activities as international consultants or under personal service agreements (PSA). PSAs are engaged by the Organization to provide expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task or piece of work, which is short-term by nature. The assignment may involve full-time or part-time functions. The possibility of extension is subject to satisfactory performance and depends on the resources and needs of the Organization.
The Objective of this Call is to attract suitable individuals to undertake consultancies and/or PSAs in the area of collaboration and coordination with academia and research institutions, civil society organizations, family farmers and producer organizations, parliamentary alliances, indigenous peoples´ organizations, among others in support of PSU including
Tasks and responsibilities:
PSU Partnerships Specialist, A Level:
Coordinate the identification, promotion and development of strategic partnerships between Non-State Actors (NSAs) under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031.
Provide guidance and support to staff at Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) on the requirements related to partnership development.
Coordinate, review and monitor existing partnerships with NSAs, following up and maintaining effective, productive, and harmonious relationships with partnership focal points in technical divisions/offices and with external partners.
Facilitate the establishment of effective partnerships with non-state actors (NSAs)
Develop and implement mechanisms for strengthening FAO staff capacities in developing effective partnerships.
Develop and implement mechanisms for increasing FAO visibility and knowledge to potential new partners.
Oversee the exercise of monitoring and review of ongoing partnership activities and outcomes for reporting through various channels.
Document best practices and innovations with partners in order to share the knowledge among HQ technical units and decentralized offices.
Undertake analysis of partnership-related initiatives in order to mainstream them in national and international policy dialogues.
PSU Partnerships Specialist, B Level:
Contribute the identification, promotion and development of strategic partnerships between Non-State Actors (NSAs) under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031.
Provide guidance and support to staff at Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) on the requirements related to partnership development.
Contribute to the review and monitoring of existing partnerships with NSAs, following up and maintaining effective, productive, and harmonious relationships with partnership focal points in technical divisions/offices and with external partners.
Facilitate the establishment of effective partnerships with non-state actors (NSAs)
Support in the implementation mechanisms for strengthening FAO staff capacities in developing effective partnerships.
Support in the implementation mechanisms for increasing FAO visibility and knowledge to potential new partners.
Contribute to ensuring participation of non-state actors in FAO/UN events.
Support in the monitoring and review of ongoing partnership activities and outcomes for reporting through various channels.
Undertake analysis of partnership-related initiatives in order to mainstream them in national and international policy dialogues.
PSU Partnerships Specialist, C Level:
Assist in the identification, promotion and development of strategic partnerships between Non-State Actors (NSAs) under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031.
Assist in the review and monitoring of existing partnerships with NSAs, following up and maintaining effective, productive, and harmonious relationships with partnership focal points in technical divisions/offices and with external partners.
Support in the implementation mechanisms for strengthening FAO staff capacities in developing effective partnerships.
Contribute to ensuring participation of non-state actors in FAO/UN events.
Support in the implementation mechanisms for increasing FAO visibility and knowledge to potential new partners.
Support in the monitoring and review of ongoing partnership activities and outcomes for reporting through various channels.
Assist in the analysis of partnership-related initiatives in order to mainstream them in national and international policy dialogues.
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following: Minimum Requirements:
University degree in international relations, political and social sciences, economics, agricultural sciences or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization.
One (C level) or Five (B level) or 12 (A level) years of relevant professional experience in developing partnerships, policies, and programs with NSAs.
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French and/or Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian is an asset for COF.REG.
Technical/Functional Skills:
Extent and relevance of experience in establishing partnerships, networks, and/or multi-stakeholder platforms, and identifying synergies and opportunities.
Extent and relevance of experience in effectively supporting decentralized offices to develop partnerships with NSAs.
Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
Familiarity with FAO processes, initiatives and policies.
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, as well as gender sensitive and cross-cultural competency.
