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. In alignment with this mission, FAO is seeking a Deputy Regional Representative for the Regional Office for Africa (RAF). The position is located in the FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) in Accra, Ghana. Reporting Lines The Deputy Regional Representative (DRR) reports to the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) and is a core member of the Regional Leadership Team. See other job vacancies here Organizational Setting The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It oversees the network of Country Offices and the Subregional Office for Central Africa (SFC), Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE), Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW), and Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS). It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with Offices and Divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities and the implementation of the Organization’s strategies through programmes and projects in the region. The Regional Office (RAF) supports the formulation and implementation of the Country Programmes and Projects including Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) and their contribution to the FAO Strategic Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) at country level, advising Decentralized Offices on corporate priorities as per the Strategic Framework and on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's programme of work and budget. Recommended: New Career Opening at WSUP New Career Opening at JSI Research & Training Institute Job Vacancy at Marie Stopes International Ghana New Job Vacancies at Golden Star (Wassa) Limited The Regional Office (RAF) leads, formulates, implements, monitors and reports on the Organization´s programmes and budget in the region and draws management attention to problems, deficiencies, and risks. The Regional Office (RAF) leads the preparation for the Regional Conferences and Statutory Bodies/Regional Commissions in the region. The Regional Office (RAF) develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs) and participates in the United Nations Regional Architecture, such as UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development and UN Regional Collaborative Platforms and related mechanisms. The Regional Office (RAF) delivers an improved, integrated and collaborative business model to enhance efficiency,effectiveness, consistency, innovation, agility and responsiveness in logistical, operational financial and other support services at all levels to accelerate the achievement of the Organization´s programme in the region and compliance with the Internal Control Framework (ICF) See Also: Minimum Requirements Advanced university degree in an area relevant to the work of the Organization (e.g. social sciences, public policy or administration, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, etc.). Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant managerial and professional experience in fields related to the mandate of FAO including experience at international level. Working knowledge of English (proficient – level C) and a limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of a second official language relevant to the region of assignment is an asset. How To Apply: Deputy Regional Representative, Regional Office for Africa, RAF at FAO 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

Deputy Regional Representative, Regional Office for Africa, RAF at FAO

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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.

In alignment with this mission, FAO is seeking a Deputy Regional Representative for the Regional Office for Africa (RAF).

The position is located in the FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) in Accra, Ghana.

Reporting Lines

The Deputy Regional Representative (DRR) reports to the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) and is a core member of the Regional Leadership Team.

See other job vacancies here

Organizational Setting

  • The Regional Office for Africa (RAF) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It oversees the network of Country Offices and the Subregional Office for Central Africa (SFC), Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE), Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW), and Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SFS). It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with Offices and Divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO’s strategic response to regional priorities and the implementation of the Organization’s strategies through programmes and projects in the region.
  • The Regional Office (RAF) supports the formulation and implementation of the Country Programmes and Projects including Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) and their contribution to the FAO Strategic Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) at country level, advising Decentralized Offices on corporate priorities as per the Strategic Framework and on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s programme of work and budget.

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  • The Regional Office (RAF) leads, formulates, implements, monitors and reports on the Organization´s programmes and budget in the region and draws management attention to problems, deficiencies, and risks.
  • The Regional Office (RAF) leads the preparation for the Regional Conferences and Statutory Bodies/Regional Commissions in the region.
  • The Regional Office (RAF) develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs) and participates in the United Nations Regional Architecture, such as UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development and UN Regional Collaborative Platforms and related mechanisms.
  • The Regional Office (RAF) delivers an improved, integrated and collaborative business model to enhance efficiency,effectiveness, consistency, innovation, agility and responsiveness in logistical, operational financial and other support services at all levels to accelerate the achievement of the Organization´s programme in the region and compliance with the Internal Control Framework (ICF)

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Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in an area relevant to the work of the Organization (e.g. social sciences, public policy or administration, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, etc.).
  • Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant managerial and professional experience in fields related to the mandate of FAO including experience at international level.
  • Working knowledge of English (proficient – level C) and a limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of a second official language relevant to the region of assignment is an asset.

How To Apply: Deputy Regional Representative, Regional Office for Africa, RAF at FAO

  • To apply, CLICK HERE TO APPLY. 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
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