Senior Coordinator

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The position is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, in the Economic and Social Development Stream, in the Governance Unit (DDCG) that provides overall corporate leadership in the technical area of Governance analysis, and leads the Complements (Governance, Institutions and Human Capital) Accelerator in the FAO Strategic Framework. The Unit coordinates technical networks in governance and policy support, and curates the FAO Governance and Policy Gateway, a searchable, continuously updated Internet portal providing comprehensive external access to the whole of FAO policy resources. As Head of the Unit, the Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) leads the Governance work of the Organization, provides advisory and coordination support to units at headquarters, Regional and Subregional Offices, and at country level, and provides advice to senior management on issues of FAO Corporate Governance, including relations with the UN system, reform of the UN policy role, and policy support aspects of the FAO Strategic Framework -31. The Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) will work in close collaboration with the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Coordination (OSG) and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) on global governance matters pertaining to FAO’s engagement in the wider UN system. The Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) will also oversee global coordination of FAO flagship initiatives. In this capacity, the Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) has the lead responsibility for the Programme Priority Areas (PPAs) to be assigned by the Chief Economist and the governance component of the Complements Accelerator within the FAO Strategic Framework. 

Reporting Lines
The Senior Coordinator (Governance and Policy Support) reports to the Chief Economist.

Technical Focus
Coordination of cross-organizational corporate undertakings to improve the quality and impact of economic social policy, and support for governance analysis in areas of FAO mandates, and development of corporate technical and applied analysis of governance issues.

Key Results
Leadership and conceptual thinking for the development and implementation of comprehensive technical, statistical and/or analytical frameworks to support the programme of work and related products, projects and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

• Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Leads, coordinates, and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services to technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.
• Coordinates and leads governance work related to the UN system.
• Builds and facilitates FAO’s positioning/role in key international, regional and national governance and policy debates and processes of strategic relevance to the Organization related to food security, nutrition and agricultural development. 
• Strengthens networks and develops working relationships on governance issues with other UN, multilateral, and bilateral organizations, as well as academia, civil society and the private sector.
• Reinforces existing and/or develops new corporate mechanisms and institutional relationships to maintain dynamic multi-directional linkages between the Organization’s internal economic and social analysis, policy and governance support functions. 
• Facilitates targeted, innovative engagements at the country and regional level which make FAO’s global analytical, policy and data resources, products and services available to relevant stakeholders. 
• Develops corporate approaches for priority setting, quality assurance and impact assessment of FAO’s contributions to governance and policy support at global, regional and country levels. 
• Develops mechanisms to manage, prioritize and track requests for food security and agricultural governance and policy analysis, and supports and coordinates relevant responses. 
• Represents the Organization at international/inter-governmental meetings and conferences, advocates strategic partnerships, best practices, and increased policy dialogue, and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national partners.
• Plans, organizes and participates in capacity development activities involving the provision of advice, technical assistance projects, training workshops, seminars, and meetings, as well as oversees the development of related materials, on-line tools and information kits.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions
• Leads, in close consultation with the Chief Economist and FAO senior managers, day-to-day development of the governance component in the Complements Accelerator and PPA assigned by the Chief Economist, supporting the FAO Strategic Framework implementation, and leads the technical programme of work of the Governance Unit, focusing particularly on developing improved systems for programme delivery, monitoring and performance management.
• Oversees development of FAO work in Governance, resource mobilization and programmatic achievements and impact on country progress towards attaining governance and policy-related national targets for the Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs and for ensuring full compliance with FAO rules and procedures as well as timely completion of deliverables and achievement of FAO programmatic objectives.
• Coordinates internal (inter-divisional) and, where applicable, external (inter-agency) inputs for the preparation of FAO governance and policy briefings and reports for the UN Secretary-General, the FAO Director-General and other interlocutors, as requested.
• Prepares speaking points, speeches, inputs and background briefings for the Director-General, Chief Economist and others, as requested, on issues of UN joint policy work.
• Provides leadership, guidance and mentorship to develop the Governance and Policy Support team and its technical programme of work.
• Promotes, facilitates and disseminates innovation in FAO’s approach to governance and policy support issues at all levels.
• Seeks talented and innovative partners to make FAO a global centre of excellence for food and agriculture governance.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in economics, agricultural economics, international development, public management, social sciences, or a related field. 
• Ten years of relevant experience in policy analysis and assistance, including experience in developing country contexts, with demonstrated capacity for leading significant policy change. 
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Leading, Engaging and Empowering
• Communication
• Partnering and Advocating
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is essential.
• Extent and relevance of experience in governance and policy analysis, including global issues, institutions and governance processes relevant to food security and nutrition. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and conduct governance and policy analysis and programme development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in trade/finance/investment issues, including issues of international trade, market regulation and structure would be an asset.
• Extent and relevance of academic qualifications (PhD is considered an asset).

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. 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. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: 
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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