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Programme Assistant – SB-3

with Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations

BTDC-ID: 24331

Closing Date:

Announcement Description

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 main aim of the FAO Representation in Cambodia is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The FAO Representation in Cambodia is developing FAO’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2024-2028 as well as contributing to the development of United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024 – 2028, and providing technical assistance to the Government counterparts to develop relevant strategies and action plans. FAO Representation in Cambodia is implementing several projects and programmes under the six thematic areas, namely Food Systems, Agriculture Value Chains, One Health and Livestock Production, Fisheries, Forestry, Land and Water, Data, Knowledge and Policy. In response to the growing portfolio, FAO Representation in Cambodia is recruiting Programme Assistant to join the FAO country team to deliver the organization’s goals and objectives.

Announcement Positions

Programme Assistant – SB-3 (VA #: 2301628)

  • Category: Economics, Agriculture, Resources & Environment
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Salary: N/A

Type of requisition: NPP

Duration: 6-month probation with possible extension

Reporting Lines

The Programme Assistant reports directly to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) of the FAO Representation in Cambodia. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Cambodia, and in close collaboration with programme team, national specialists and international consultants as well as other colleagues from other Units, technical specialists, the incumbent will perform the tasks listed below.

Technical Focus

The Programme Assistant supports and contributes to the FAO country team efforts in the analytical works, and production of thematic papers related to food, agriculture, environment and climate change, one health and livestock production, data, and knowledge management; preparation of the FAO’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2024-2028 as well as supporting to the development of new project concept notes, and other partnership through consultation with the existing inter-ministerial committees, and Technical Working Groups, the private sector, development partners and consumer representatives to engage in a fully consultative and inclusive policy process.

 

How to Apply

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO recruitment processes never require any payments and do not request personal details, including banking information or passwords, nor does FAO ever require purchases to be made at any point of the recruitment process.
  • FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
  • 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 the link
  • For more information, visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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
  • 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
  • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: email

 
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