Coordination Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
   
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/19/2012 

          

Deadline for Application: 22nd June 2012    

Position Title: Coordination Officer    

Grade Level: KP-3
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia

Organizational Unit: FAO-Somalia

Duration: 1 year with possible extension 

Eligible Candidates: Somali Speaking Only    

Anticipated Start Date: August 2012

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Head - Emergency Coordination and Monitoring Unit, the Coordination Officer will Support the coordination activities of the emergency response implemented by FAO thematic sectors in Somalia; 

In particular he/she will:

Facilitates the organization of bi-weekly meetings for sector heads on implementation and related issues; organizes follow-up work, including internal meetings to support resolution to issues that need addressing, advocacy and decision-making on important issues.

Compile bi-weekly updates for senior management.

Liaise with relevant staff/units/sectors to facilitate linkages and coordination between units.

Through the monitoring unit liaise with the field monitors on issues relevant for the sectors and provide feedback to sector heads.

Keep up to date on humanitarian developments, disaster relief management or emergency situations relevant to FAO activities.

Reviews and provides advice on policy issues related to FAO implementation activities and ensuring the effective delivery of assistance.

Liaise closely with the sectors to assist in the planning activities and help ensure that latest findings, lessons learned, policy guidelines, etc. are incorporated into these activities, including gender-related considerations. and report on current situation.

Participates in various coordination structures and assist in the coordination of FAO sectors/units and in ensuring the necessary support; assist in the drafting of country specific situation reports relevant to FAO activities, apprising of situation to date and specifying unmet requirements when necessary.

Maintains an overview of country/area coordination structures and advises appropriate FAO sectors/units on maintaining effective coordination. 

Undertakes and provides support to technical assistance and other field missions, e.g. participates in field trips to undertake in-depth reviews of specific country coordination mechanisms.

Contributes to the preparation of various written reports, documents and communications, e.g. drafts sections of studies, background papers, policy guidelines, parliamentary documents, briefings, case studies, presentations, correspondence, etc.

Assists in the production of appeals for international assistance; advises on and monitors the proper use and spending of donor contributions channelled through FAO.

Provide guidance to new/junior staff.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the OIC or the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Advanced University degree in International Relations, Business Management or Arts.

Work Experience:

At least seven years of professional experience in the planning and coordination of agricultural development / emergency programmes, including monitoring of projects.

Languages:

Working knowledge (level C) of English and fluency in Somali language is a requirement.

Selection Criteria

Relevance and level of academic qualifications;.

Extent of experience in coordination of emergency activities.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;

Ability to identify and resolve problems expeditiously and pragmatically;

Knowledge of and/or experience with the UN system;

To Apply: 

Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/19/2012 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).  

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.  

The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/19/2012. 

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/19/2012 and sent to the following address:

FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
                                                    
Applications must be received by the deadline.  

Late applications will not be considered. 

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.