Tasks And Responsibilities

The Project Assistant will be expected to deliver on the following:

• Assist the National Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Facilitator in programme management and monitoring
• Assist the preparation of FFF annual workplans and budgets in consultation in accordance FAO standards and regulations
• Support the organisation and logistics of the FFF Regional Meeting and FFF Annual Retreat to be held back to back In April 2023
• Assisting in development and implementation of Letters of Agreement (LoAs), Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBGs) in close with implementing partners
• Assisting in preparation of monthly and annual reports capturing key achievements as per the workplan
• Support FFF programme communication (including briefs, updates, photos, press releases, radio programmes and other communication s activities) and support, in collaboration with the ComDev, team producer organisations to develop their own communication strategies
• Ensuring compliance with the administrative procedures of FFF, including those related to updating its monitoring system FORIS with all country LoAs/DBGs, their progress on reporting and payments.
• In collaboration with M&E unit, undertake regular monitoring and reporting of FFF activities and make sure that FFF results are part of the country CPF reporting and FAO Kenya reporting to FAO HQ
• Planning and facilitating exchange visits for experience and knowledge sharing among producer associations within the country
• Facilitate the delivery of basic FFF tools to partner FFPOs, such as the FFPO self-assessment tool, proposal writing workshops, risk management, etc.
• Undertake any other relevant assignment as may be directed by FAOR from time to time

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Economics or Finance or related field from a recognized university.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in capacity development of smallholder forest and farm producer organizations, cooperatives, youth or women groups
• Working knowledge (level c) of English and Kiswahili.
• Must be a National of Kenya.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in Project technical and financial monitoring and reporting
• Practical experience in communication for development focussing on producer organisations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work experience with FAO or other UN agency will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of computer MS Office packages.

Additional Information

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.