The position is under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Somalia, the direct supervision of the Head of Strategy and Resource Mobilization and in close collaboration with FAO Reporting and Outreach Team in HQ.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will prepare briefing notes as well as concept notes plus project documents and s/he will proactively formulate donor briefing materials and content ahead of meetings and missions.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Draft concept notes and project documents in collaboration with technical teams and other relevant units.
• Ensure proper archiving and dissemination of all relevant project and reference documents.
• Prepare briefing notes and talking points on various topics for senior management as needed.
• Maintain and update the unit databases, planning matrices and mailing lists and manage the FAO-SO email address on behalf of the unit, including the timely and accurate dissemination of documents and relevant updates as needed.
• Proactive formulation of donor briefing materials and content ahead of meetings and missions.
• Prepare donor presentations coordinating content with communications and other teams.
• Support the development of country strategy and appeal documents in close cooperation with relevant personnel.
• Map resource partner strategies and related opportunities against FAO Somalia and country priorities and needs.
• Prepare briefing materials to showcase programme results, in close collaboration with FAO Somalia teams.
• Contribute to strategic information products, including Situation Reports.
• Initiate and facilitate the drafting of project/programme reports using the appropriate donor-specified or corporate templates.
• Liaise with RM, Reporting, M&E teams, and sectors to document learning and make recommendations as to its application to programming.
• Conduct quality review, troubleshooting and editing of relevant project reports and related materials prior to submission, ensuring reports are clear, concise and in-line with corporate standards, including FAO House Style.
• Ensure all reports and project documents have the necessary clearances and revisions prior to submission (internal and technical), in accordance with FAO project cycle management guidelines.
• Perform other related duties and travel, as required.
ations, rural development, social development, project planning/management or a related field is required.
• At least 1 to 4 years of relevant experience in reporting and resource mobilization.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian for COF.REG. Working knowledge of English (level C) for PSA.SBS.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in resource mobilization, donor negotiations and proposal formulation.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and experience in data processing, analysis and report writing.
• Relevant professional experience preferably in programme, analysis, reporting in humanitarian work.
• Proficient in formulating strategies and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships/partnerships, both within and outside the organization.
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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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