Senior FAO Representative – Pretoria

FAO; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependency allowances

Rental subsidy

Education grant for children

Home leave travel

UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

Job summary

FAO Representation in South Africa, Pretoria invites applications for the FAO Representative role. The incumbent leads the country programme, represents FAO with national authorities and partners, and ensures strategic leadership across policy, programme development and coordination.

The position requires advanced degree, a decade of relevant experience, and proficiency in English and another FAO language. It oversees budget, personnel, and partnerships, and aligns FAO efforts with UNSDCF and

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, forestry, fishery or rural development or related field.
• Minimum ten years of relevant experience in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes.
• Strong knowledge of English and another FAO official language.

Responsibilities

• Represent FAO towards national authorities, partners and stakeholders.
• Lead FAO country programme, office and resources.
• Lead resource mobilization and partnerships at country level.
• Ensure programme implementation aligned with CPF/UNSDCF and FAO policies.
• Oversee governance and personnel management within the country office.

Skills

Results focus

Leadership

Communication

Partnerships

Knowledge sharing

Strategic thinking

Education

Advanced university degree in related field

Job description

FAO Representation in South Africa, Pretoria invites applications for the FAO Representative role. The incumbent leads the country programme, represents FAO with national authorities and partners, and ensures strategic leadership across policy, programme development and coordination.

The position requires advanced degree, a decade of relevant experience, and proficiency in English and another FAO language. It oversees budget, personnel, and partnerships, and aligns FAO efforts with UNSDCF and