Senior FAO Representative: Lead Country Programme
FAO
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FAO is seeking a Senior-level FAO Representative in Pretoria, South Africa, to lead the FAO country office, engage with government authorities and development partners, and guide the implementation of the country programme in line with UNSDCF frameworks. The role requires extensive leadership, strategic thinking and resource mobilization to advance FAO mandates.
The incumbent reports to the ADG/RR and collaborates with regional offices, coordinating complex technical and operational tasks while
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree in agriculture, forestry, fishery or rural development or related field.
- Ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes.
- Proficiency in English and knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Responsibilities
- Represent FAO towards national authorities, partners and stakeholders.
- Advocate FAO's policy positions in national fora and represent FAO in media.
- Lead country programme and contribute to UN country team coordination.
- Build partnerships and mobilize resources for FAO programmes.
- Ensure effective programme implementation, monitoring and reporting.
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FAO is seeking a Senior-level FAO Representative in Pretoria, South Africa, to lead the FAO country office, engage with government authorities and development partners, and guide the implementation of the country programme in line with UNSDCF frameworks. The role requires extensive leadership, strategic thinking and resource mobilization to advance FAO mandates.
The incumbent reports to the ADG/RR and collaborates with regional offices, coordinating complex technical and operational tasks while
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