Organizational Coach

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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. The global context in which FAO operates is rapidly changing and effective people management and communication skills are becoming more important than ever. FAO continues to focus on enhancing these skills through learning and development initiatives, including coaching services.

The Human Resources Division (CSH) provides HR strategies, policies, tools, guidance and oversight to FAO clients worldwide to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce, delivering on the mandate of the organization. Over the next years, CSH will focus on developing and implementing a people cantered strategy, and positioning HR as a strategic partner contributing to the achievement of the mandate of FAO.
The Human Resources Division is composed of two main clusters, namely (i) the Integrated Talent Management, providing advice and managing position management, recruitment, mobility, staff development and training, performance management and social security; and (ii) the HR Strategy and Policy providing HR strategic guidance, policy and oversight.)

Reporting Lines

The Organizational Coach reports to the Human Resources Officer in the Learning and Performance Branch (CSHL)

Technical Focus

Preparation and delivery of virtual coaching sessions to FAO staff.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and/or group coaching to FAO staff.
• Design, develop and deliver coaching sessions customized to FAO staff members’ needs.
• Coaching sessions will mainly focus on career development and planning, executive coaching, leadership development, performance management or any other relevant area in organizational and individual development.
• Deliver a progress report at the end of the year.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Management, Leadership, Psychology, Human Resources, Social Sciences or related area.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in coaching in an international environment and preferably within the UN System.
• Coaching Certification approved by ICF, EMCC, CCE or Accreditation by an international coaching certifying body e.g., ICF, EMCC, CCE.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in coaching in an international environment, preferably within the UN System.
• Extent and relevance of experience with tools including 360, MBTI, DISC or any other relevant assessment tools.
• Extent and relevance of experience delivering virtual coaching sessions.
• Familiarity with UN Competency Frameworks.
• Knowledge of a second FAO language would be an asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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