Chief will liaise with cooperating partners, governments, FAO Decentralized Offices (DOs) and technical
units for the planning and implementation of the work programme in Asia and the Pacific Region, in line
with FAO's Strategic Framework, Medium-term Plan and biennial Programme of Work and Budget. In
particular, the incumbent will:
be responsible for the operational planning, implementation, technical supervision, output monitoring
and quality control of the service work programme;
ensure the provision of investment?related support services to member countries, mainly for the
identification, preparation, implementation support and evaluation of FSNARD investment projects
and programmes;
oversee the preparation of project feasibility studies, sector and subsector studies in collaboration
with governments, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
promote the development of national capacities for investment planning, formulation and
implementation, through the development and dissemination of guidance materials, formal and on?
the?job training, and use of national experts;
ensure linkages between the work and staff of the Division with DOs and headquarters units, on
technical and managerial issues;
contribute to FAO's studies and technical papers, with special reference to investment?related
topics;
support FAO member countries in mobilizing private sector investment and the coordination of donor
in?country activities, in collaboration with other responsible units of the Organization;
develop new partnerships and liaise with senior counterparts in partner agencies for the planning of
activities in accordance with strategic priorities and for mutual benefit;
manage a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff based at FAO headquarters and in DOs;
ensure the recruitment of qualified experts, mentors, coaches and support career development and
capacity development of the service's staff.
General Requirements
Advanced university degree in economics, agriculture sciences, rural infrastructure engineering,
environmental sciences, natural resources management, public services management, business
administration or other closely related fields.
Extensive relevant professional experience in FSNARD sector studies and reviews, policy and
strategy development, identification, formulation, implementation support and evaluation of
investment projects and programmes in developing and/or transition countries, including significant
field experience.
Knowledge of the policies and operational procedures of major IFIs and other development partners
such as the GEF.
Proven ability to lead a diverse team of people of different national and cultural backgrounds in an
international setting;
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or
Arabic, Chinese or Russian
Leadership Competencies
Results focus: Takes accountability for the delivery of agreed results in service of FAO's strategic
framework - Leading, engaging and empowering others: Coordinates, directs, facilitates and
recognizes team efforts; creates an enabling environment and assists others to realize and develop their
potential - Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication - Partnering
and Advocating: Promotes ideas and develops partnerships to advance the Organization's work -
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement: Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills
and work processes of oneself and others - Strategic thinking: Makes informed and coherent decisions
aligned with broader goals and strategies.
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