Sustainable Development Specialist
Job Posting: 14/Jun/2021
Closure Date: 28/Jun/2021, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: LON
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: United States-New York
Duration: 11 Months (Renewable based on performance and budget availability)
Post Number: N/A
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations, and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination
All selected candidates, therefore, will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
Organizational Setting
The post is located in the FAO Liaison Office with the United Nations in New York (FAOLON) that was established on 16 March 1956.
Reporting Lines
The Sustainable Development Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Director, FAO Liaison Office to the United Nations in New York (FAOLON), and direct supervision of the Senior Liaison Officers.
Technical Focus
Facilitate processes and efforts aiming at the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by liaising with key partners and UN agencies and member countries in New York.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Support preparation of SG reports for UNGA 2nd Committee.
Support FAO participation and engagement in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and its main committees, including support to drafting of SG Reports and negotiations of resolutions, preparing relevant information and follow up as requested.
Support FAO participation and engagement in ECOSOC, its main Segments and functional Commissions and the High-Level Political Forum, preparing relevant information and follow up as requested.
Prepare/organize events organized or co-organized by FAO in New York, including logistics arrangements, drafting concept notes, programmes and other background information.
Support FAO engagement with Permanent Missions, UN entities and other stakeholders as necessary.
Prepare briefs, talking points, key messages and statements for meetings and events attended by FAO, and prepare summary reports for information and follow up as requested.
Prepare and promote international observances related to FAO’s mandate
Participate in UN interagency mechanisms and others UN working groups.
Prepare documents for LON’s web site.
Perform other duties as requested.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in agriculture, economics, international relations, international development or a related field;
One year of relevant experience in development and emergency/rehabilitation contexts; including work experience in FAO and/or the UN System and in more than one location or area of work.
Working knowledge of English and at least limited knowledge of another official language of the Organization for COF.REG (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
For PSA.SBS, working knowledge of English will be sufficient.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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
If you are in possession of language certificate/s from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT), please attach the certificate/s when submitting the application.
For more information, visit the FAO employment website
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline
If you need help please contact: [email protected]
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