NGO JOBS

Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 11 Feb 2014

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Head of Office for South Sudan and in consultation with the relevant FAO Technical Units, the incumbent will:

• Facilitate active participation of key humanitarian partners from the food security and agriculture sector in the Food Security and Livelihood Cluster (FSLC) in South Sudan;
• Coordinate the FSLC at national level and, supporting national partners, ensure the effective, efficient and timely operation of the Cluster, ensuring appropriate coordination mechanisms at all relevant administrative levels;
• In close collaboration with World Food Programme as co-lead agency, the NGO deputy-lead and members of the cluster, develop a strategy for ensuring an integrated, coordinated and coherent approach for addressing short and medium-term food security needs;
• Represent the interests of the cluster at national, provincial and district level in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator and other stakeholders on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy;
• Ensure appropriate links with national and local authorities, state institutions and local civil society, such that responses build on local capacities and appropriate coordination and information exchange mechanisms exist;
• Promote the utilization of participatory and community based approaches in agriculture in preparedness and response phases;
• Promote integration of agreed IASC priority cross-cutting issues in needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response;
• Ensure cross cluster coordination, information exchange and complementary response planning, especially in relation with CAP preparation and Mid-Year Review, thereby ensuring that adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to review impact and progress against plans;
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates should meet the following:

• University Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Humanitarian Assistance, International Relations, Development Studies and/or Management/Administration or related field
• Seven years of relevant experience related to emergency and/or food insecurity crisis situations, including sudden-onset disasters, complex emergencies and/or protracted crises
• Working knowledge of English

SELECTION CRITERIA

Candidates will be assessed against the following:

• Relevance and extent of experience in emergency and/or food insecurity crisis situations
• Proven coordination and information management skills
• Extent of experience in building partnerships
• Quality of written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Depth of knowledge of international organizations, the UN System, NGOs and humanitarian donors
• Depth of understanding of current humanitarian architecture and issues, and approaches to coordination in crisis situations
• Knowledge of agriculture and food security responses in emergency situations, including understanding of core standards, principles and guidance

How to apply:

For guidelines to applicants, please visit the Application Toolkit at: http://www.fao.org/employment/current-vacancies/project/en/ Send your application to:

V.A FRSSD-955-13-PRJ
E. Lowe, HR Officer
Regional Office for Africa
Gamel Abdul Nasser Road
PO Box 1628, Ridge, Accra (Ghana)
E-mail: VA-955-13-PRJ-FRSSD@fao.org