Programme Associate is needed at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO-UN)
JOB TITLE: Programme Associate
Job ref.: 2000877
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
Grade Level: N/A
Post Number: N/A
CCOG Code: N/A
Duration: 6 months renewable
Organizational Unit: FRNIR
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Organizational Setting
- The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. Massive population displacements and insecurity in the Lake Chad basin have put livelihoods and food security at high risk.
- The findings of the October 2018 Cadre Harmonisé analysis highlighted that between June and August 2019, 2.73 million in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States may struggle with high levels of food insecurity (Phase 3 and above on the Cadre Harmonisé scale).
Minimum Requirements
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Nationals of Nigeria.
- University degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Animal Husbandry, Animal Health preferably with inclusion of Fisheries and Disaster Management disciplines;
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian and agricultural/rural development sectors including work experience with national and international NGO’s, UN agencies, governments and donors.
- Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of the local major languages (e.g. Kanuri, Hausa) spoken in the northeast states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe would be a valuable asset.
FAO Core Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
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Job Features
Job Category | Hospitality / Food Services |
Deadline | 17th April, 2020; 10:59:00 PM |