Programme Officer (Child Labour in Agrifood Systems)

Job Description – Programme Officer (Child Labour in Agrifood Systems) (2303060) Job Description 2303060 Programme Officer (Child Labour in Agrifood Systems) Job Posting : 09/Oct/2023 Closure Date : 30/Oct/2023, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) Job Type : Staff position Type of Requisition : Professional Project Primary Location : Italy-Rome Duration : Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension Post Number : 2009894 CCOG Code : 1A02 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind. Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment , and a better life , leaving no one behind. The Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) coordinates FAO’s work on social protection, gender equality, decent rural employment, rural institutions and people’s empowerment, and the right to food. It is responsible for working with member countries and other partners to reduce rural poverty through strengthening social protection systems, diversifying rural employment opportunities, reducing gender gaps and other social inequalities in agriculture, strengthening producer organizations, improving the rural poor’s access to productive resources and rural services, and achieving the overall goal of realizing the human right to adequate food for all. The position is located in the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) and based at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines The Programme Officer (Child Labour in Agrifood Systems) reports to the Senior Officer (Rural Poverty Alleviation) leading work related to decent rural employment in ESP. Technical Focus Support the implementation of ESP’s portfolio of programmes and projects related to child labour elimination in agrifood systems. One of the main projects is about addressing child labour in the coffee supply chain with area-based intervention models in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and in close collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC). The knowledge and model interventions generated during implementation will inform and strengthen global partnerships and will support the dissemination and replication of intervention strategies in other agrifood supply chains. In this regard, the Programme Officer (Child Labour in Agrifood Systems) will assist in formulating, managing, and implementing assigned programmes, projects, activities and initiatives designed to address child labour in agrifood systems. Key Results Develops, implements, evaluates, effective leadership and management of major projects and teams in accordance with Divisional/Office objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework. Key Functions • Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyses programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective action; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up action; • Performs specific assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change; • Researches, analyses and presents information gathered from diverse sources; • Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies; • Generates survey initiatives; reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions; • Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications; • Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings and conferences to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations; • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities; • Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries; • Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget). Specific Functions • Monitors, coordinates and analyses programme/project development and implementation in close coordination with the relevant United Nations (UN) specialized agencies (ILO and UNICEF); • Supports the provision of policy and technical assistance to selected Members as well as FAO’s technical and decentralized units on child labour elimination in agrifood systems; • Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices on promotion of rural livlihoods and decent rural employment, with particular focus on child labour in agrifood systems; • Participates in multidisciplinary teams fostering the FAO internal uptake of child labour elimination priorities and contributes to develop and expand partnerships on child labour elimination with UN and other development partners at the global, regional and national level; • Leads technical implementation of programmes and projects focused on child labour elimination, while ensuring effective communication with the FAO Representatives and their teams in the respective countries, FAO Regional Offices and ESP at FAO headquarters; • Supports the selection of national non-staff human resources/partners, in close collaboration with the FAO Country Offices in the programme and project countries and ESP at FAO headquarters; • Provides technical inputs for ESP advocacy, resource mobilization and strategic positioning on child labour elimination and inclusive rural transformation; • Supports capacity development activities involving the development of tools and guidance materials, including related to safeguards on child labour in agrifood systems, with a particular focus on global commodities and value chains; • Plays a leading role in planning and organizing of seminars and training workshops at global, regional and national level, in collaboration with Decentralized Offices, and the preparation of related information materials, including online tools; • Effectively manages personnel and financial resources. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING • Advanced university degree in business administration or public administration, law, social science, political science or a related field; • Seven years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area; • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Technical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions; • Extent and relevance of experience in designing, coordinating and implementing development programmes and projects on decent rural employment, with particular focus on child labour in agrifood value chains; • Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating and liaising with international organizations, non-governmental organizations, national authorities, donors and stakeholders; • Extent of knowledge of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset; • Ability to organize and coordinate meetings and training activities; • Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources; • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of Spanish is considered a strong asset. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency . ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment • Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include: • Dependency allowances • Rental subsidy • Education grant for children • Home leave travel • 30 working days of annual leave per year • Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund • International health insurance; optional life insurance • Disability protection FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: • elements of family-friendly policies • flexible working arrangements • standards of conduct ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW TO APPLY • To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills; • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile; • Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application; • Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile; • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ • Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications; • Incomplete applications will not be considered; • Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered; • Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile • We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp J-18808-Ljbffr