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FAO Economist - Jerusalem

          
Application Type :     External Vacancy
Job ID/Title :     964 - FAO Economist
Category :     Other
Brand :     FAO
Post Level :     SB5/3
Application Deadline :     30-Sep-17
Duty Station :     Jerusalem
Type of Contract :     Service Contract   
Duration of Initial Contract :     One year, extendable

Background:

FAO’s Coordination Office for the West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) Programme assists the Palestinian Government to formulate and implement 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, and in collaboration with the Head of Programme, Project Managers, the Reporting and Communications Consultant and other relevant personnel, the Economist will coordinate office activities and supervise personnel related to economic analysis, planning and monitoring for results, and accountability.
 
Description of Responsibilities:

The Economist will devote 60% of working time to perform the duties and tasks indicated below specifically in support of project GCP/GAZ/014/MUL.

The incumbent will perform the following duties and tasks:

- Coordinates office activities and supervises personnel related to economic analysis, planning and monitoring for results, and accountability;
- Plans, monitors and reports for results ensuring alignment of projects to FAO’s Country Programme Framework (CPF) of the West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) and Global Strategic Framework consistently with the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), Humanitarian Programme Cycle (HPC), national plans and strategies, and Agenda 2030;
- Plans, designs and ensures timely implementation of baseline and endline surveys, post-distribution monitoring, quantitative and qualitative analyses of achievements, as well as programme and project reviews and evaluations. This includes preparation of ToRs and facilitation of external reviews and evaluations;
- Organizes and maintains records of beneficiaries for monitoring, evaluation and reporting purposes;
- Carries out, participates in or provides technical advice for economic assessments, surveys, studies and analytical reports;
- Carries out and contributes to the delivery of technical assistance in planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and policies including the National Agriculture Sector Strategy, the Sustainable Development Goals and UNDAF;
- Implements a Grievance Redressal Procedure and ensures that it is up to date and tailored to the evolution of FAO field activities as well as consistent with corporate rules and procedures;
- Chairs FAO's Local Procurement Committee to review the appropriateness of procurement actions and obtaining best value for money;
- Performs other related duties as required.

Expected Results:

- Corporate planning, monitoring and reporting is performed in a timely manner.
- Monitoring, analyses, reviews and evaluations of FAO projects and programme are timely carried out.
- Records of beneficiaries are continuously updated and maintained.
- Economic assessments, surveys and studies are carried out in a timely and quality manner.
- The Grievance Redressal Procedure is implemented and kept up to date.
- FAO’s Local Procurement Committee works timely and effectively.

Competencies :

FAO Core Competencies

- Demonstrates commitment to FAO’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Results focused;
- Teamwork;
- Communication;
- Building effective relationships;
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Functional Competencies

a) Knowledge Management and Learning

- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice, areas, and acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

b) Operational Effectiveness

- Ability to apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects;
- Strong IT skills.

c) Management and Leadership

- Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

d) Communication Competencies

- Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors;
- Delivers engaging, informative and well-organized presentations;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, and interpersonal skills.
 
Qualifications :

Education:
Advanced university degree in Economics or closely related field.

Experience:

At least seven years of experience in social and economic analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation preferably in the field of agriculture and food security.

Language Requirements:

Arabic mother tongue and proficiency in English.

Other:
 
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge of the national ministerial work.
- Familiarity with UN and, preferably, FAO procedures for results based planning, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects.
- Substantial experience in carrying out and supervising survey and analytical work, and familiarity with relevant literature and software.
- Ability to travel across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
 
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly
 
Important message to all applicants!
-           Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application.
-           You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
-           Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
-           For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
 
 

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