Job Title: Programme and Partnerships Specialist
Organisation: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has a global mandate to improve nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the standard of living in rural populations and contribute to global economic’ growth. Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO’s efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Job Summary: The Programme and Partnerships Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), the direct supervision of the Deputy FAO Representative (DFAOR) and in close collaboration with programme teams.
The Programme and Partnerships Specialist will identify strategic partnerships for the FAO Representation in Uganda, foster internal dialogues, engage in external consultations and coordinate (or lead, as the case may be) the development of integrated and impactful programmes in line with FAO Uganda’s CPF 2021-25. The incumbent will ensure programming is (a) done in partnership with key external stakeholders drawn from across sectors in an integrated and cross-cutting manner, (b) aligned to FAO’s commitment to the SDGs, notably SDG 1 (End poverty), SDG 2 (End hunger) and SDG 10 (Reduce inequalities); (c) reflects the principles of leaving no one behind, gender equality and women’s empowerment, resilience, sustainability, accountability, a human rights based approach and conflict sensitivity; and (d) integrates climate change targets as a key strategy in support of the GoU’s Nationally Determined Contributions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Programme and Partnerships Specialist will:
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
NB: Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates who wish to join the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 21st September 2022
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