Country Office Lead — Food Security & Partnerships

UN Atlas; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The FAO Representative (FAOR) leads FAO's engagement in South Africa, aligning its efforts with national priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The role involves advocating for SDG realization, mobilizing resources, and overseeing the FAO Country Office to ensure effective delivery of programmes.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree, at least ten years in planning and evaluation of field programmes, and strong experience in partnerships, governance, and humanitarian

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of field programmes.
• Experience coordinating technical cooperation projects and programmes.
• Strong skills in resource mobilization and designing collaborative networks.
• Ability to engage with governments, donors, and partners at national and international levels.
• Working knowledge of English; knowledge of another FAO official language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advocate for FAO's work with national authorities, partners, and media.
• Lead development and operationalization of the Country Programming Framework (CPF).
• Build and strengthen partnerships with governments, donors, civil society and organizations.
• Ensure effective programme and project implementation, monitoring, and reporting; manage resources and risks.
• Oversee country office governance, personnel, and financial management in line with policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy advocacy

Partnership development

Resource mobilization

Negotiation

Programme management

Education

Advanced university degree (relevant field)

Job description

The FAO Representative (FAOR) leads FAO's engagement in South Africa, aligning its efforts with national priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The role involves advocating for SDG realization, mobilizing resources, and overseeing the FAO Country Office to ensure effective delivery of programmes.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree, at least ten years in planning and evaluation of field programmes, and strong experience in partnerships, governance, and humanitarian