Programme Officer

Reporting Lines The Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) reports to the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, NFO.
Technical Focus The Programme Officer (Forest Monitoring) provides support to projects and programmes implemented by the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team.
Key Results Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned programmes/projects.
Key Functions •Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities; collects, analyses and presents statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources.
•Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging development issues and trends, participation in impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
•Participates in survey initiatives; supports data collection, reviews, analyses and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares preliminary conclusions.
•Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
•Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
•Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc.
•Monitors activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (work programme, programme budget.), as necessary.
Specific Functions •Supports monitoring and evaluation of forest monitoring project implementation including the design of indicators and means of verification, the collection of data to track and report progress, and support to internal and external project evaluations.
•Develops team wide guidance on measuring and reporting the implementation of forest monitoring technical assistance with standardized pre-and post-training assessments and surveys.
•Supports project and programme compliance with FAO internal procedures.
•Supports project and programme donor reporting, including the organization and implementation of Steering Committee meetings, and the compilation of progress reports and presentations.
•Supports delivery of forest monitoring projects and programmes, through structured work planning and monitoring progress.
•Supports the design and delivery of Letters of Agreement.
•Supports resource mobilization efforts through programme/project formulation.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements •Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration or public administration, social science, political science or a related field.
•Three years of relevant experience in project or programme management, administration or related area.
•Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies •Results Focus •Teamwork •Communication •Building Effective Relationships •Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills •Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
•Extent and relevance of experience in programme/project work planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
•Extent and relevance of experience in the field of administration, human resources and finance.
•Extent of knowledge of forest monitoring, and delivery of forest monitoring projects and programmes.
•Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL INFORMATION • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment• Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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