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GENERAL SERVICE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: GS-01/11-RAF
Location: Accra, Ghana
Grade: NO B
Organizational Unit: FAO Representation (FRGHA)
Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
Post Number: 0916811
CCOG Code: 1A11

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), but with considerable independence and initiative, the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) is responsible for the co-ordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project activities of the FAO Representation in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition and rural development. Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Liaise and co-operate with government authorities and local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO’s activities in the country and in  liaise with other UN agencies. He/she may represent FAO at inter-agency meetings as required
• Promote the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization’s mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including development and maintenance of communication tools (e.g. website, press releases and publications) and support the implementation of FAO’s regulatory frameworks (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides, etc) in the country;
• Co-ordinate the collection consolidation and maintenance of country data on food, crops, live-stock, forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAO’s corporate systems and monitor changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector;
• Participate in producing technical, economic and policy studies as required and developing country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF)
• Participate in the identification, formulation and preparation of programme and project  proposals and monitor and review the status of programme/project implementation to ensure that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document; identify inconsistencies and delays and, when necessary, propose corrective measures to overcome operational constraints;
• Act as Officer-in-Charge for the day-to-day running of the FAO Representation during the absence of the FAOR, if required;
• Perform any other duties as required

Required Skills or Experience