Programme Management Specialist
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency dedicated to achieving food security for all and leading international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO supports the transformation to efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems globally. In the Philippines, FAO has partnered with the government and various sectors for over four decades to address challenges in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry, focusing on sustainability, modernization, and resilience to disasters and climate change.
Job Purpose
This Programme Management Specialist role in the FAO Philippines Country Office will oversee projects aligned with the Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2025-2028, focusing on people's health and resilience, the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries economy, and a climate-resilient agrifood environment. The specialist will ensure strict adherence to FAO's project cycle guidelines while managing and supporting the expansion of the country office's programme portfolio and resource mobilization efforts.
Responsibilities
The Programme Management Specialist will support the expansion of the programme portfolio and resource mobilization, preparing reports and technical documents. Responsibilities include developing proposals, concept notes, and technical briefs for agriculture, rural development, and emergency preparedness. The role involves developing and reviewing Terms of Reference for affiliate workforce and service providers, coordinating with consultants, and monitoring project implementation against timelines and requirements. The specialist will utilize corporate systems for project opening, budget tracking, and revisions. They will also support programme monitoring, review donor reports and funding proposals, and facilitate technical reviews of consultant outputs. Engagement in relevant fora, undertaking field activities, and conducting capacity development for staff are also key. Data collection, preparation of background information, and responding to queries are essential duties.
Work Experience
Requires at least 7 years of professional and practical experience in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of rural development programmes and projects. This experience should be complemented by a University Degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Rural Development.
Skills
Essential skills include results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing. Candidates should possess familiarity with international organizations and national governments, in-depth knowledge of project management, strategic planning, budgets, and financial reporting. Excellent leadership and communication abilities are crucial, along with the capacity to promote efficiency and advanced knowledge of best business practices. Proficiency in standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), is also required.