The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) is looking for a Chief of Asia and the Pacific Service (CFIB).
Summary of Duties and Functions:
Under the overall guidance of the Director, CFI, and as a member of the Management Team, the Chief will liaise with cooperating partners, governments, FAO Decentralized Offices (DOs) and technical units for the planning and implementation of the work programme in the geographical areas of Asia and the Pacific Service, in line with FAO’s Strategic Framework, Medium-term Plan and biennial Programme of Work and Budget, with particular geographical focus on Least Developed Land-Locked Countries, Least Developed Small Island Developing States, countries in food crisis or highly populated countries with sizable populations living in poverty. Specifically, 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 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 Centre 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 public and private investments and the coordination of donor in–country activities, in collaboration with other responsible units of the Organization;
Develop new partnerships and liaises 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; and
ensure the recruitment of qualified experts, mentor, coach and support career development and capacity development of the service’s staff.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced university degree in economics, agriculture sciences, rural infrastructure engineering, environmental sciences, natural resources management, public management, business administration, public policy and administration or other closely related fields;
Minimum twelve years of relevant experience in food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing 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 knowledge of policies of major IFIs and other development partners;
Working knowledge of English and a limited knowledge of one of the other FAO official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
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.
