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Organizational Setting
FAO opened the Rohingya Refugee Crisis Response Program in early October 2017 with funding from SFERA under Government Bangladesh official authorization and no objection. Since this time the program has grown in scope, supporting both Rohingya refugees in the camps and host communities. FAO has taken on a significant role in the Inter-Sectoral Coordination Group (ISCG) structure, now known as the Rohingya Coordination Platform (RCP). Since this time, FAO continues to support both Refugees and host communities adapt to the new context of an extended Refugee Response in Cox’s Bazar district and is in addition providing emergency assistance following natural disasters, following especially Cyclones and Floods and addressing emergency agricultural and livelihoods needs. FAO is leading in several multi-sectoral projects and co-chairs the Food Security Sector the Energy and Environment Network.
FAO Cox’s Bazar maintains two primary programme units, the Agricultural Livelihoods Unit and the Natural Resource Management/Disaster Risk Management Unit. Both units are staffed with technical specialist implementing multi-year programming in coordination with government partners, UN agencies, civil society and private sector partners. While part of the overall emergency response, the FAO Cox’s Bazar programme works across the Humanitarian -Development-Peace Nexus, bridging emergency programmes with development objectives, ensuring all programming contributes to the Government of Bangladesh development priorities and protecting development strategy gains.
Reporting Lines
This is a SC-3 level position. The Field Support Assistant – NRM (Natural Resource Management) & DRM (Disaster Risk Management) will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh with direct supervision of the Emergency Resilience Programme Coordinator in Cox’s Bazar and in close collaboration with the National Programme Coordinator and NRM Specialists.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will be responsible for activity implementation, i.e. acting as a front-line worker for NRM and DRM program components. The Field Support Assistant will maintain a holistic view to incorporate all aspect of FAO Cox’s Bazar activities, i.e. using facilitator as front line service provider for analysis and management of all data gathered during field activities, also collaborate closely with forestry, agriculture, fisheries and livelihood colleagues to enable landscape scale socio-ecological system restoration.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Facilitate field-level activities related to natural resource management and disaster risk reduction and management and the mobilization, formation, and facilitation of community groups, cash for workers, private and government nurseries, nursery associations and landslide volunteer networks, including, but not limited, to:
• Organize and conduct community consultations
• Gather baseline or preliminary information
• Identify key stakeholders and community groups
• Facilitate and/or support trainings, capacity-building activities, learning events, etc.
• Monitor project activities through regular data collection and prepare periodic reports and provide on-job guidance to address implementation gaps and improve intervention quality.
• Contribute to the development of inputs, materials, and equipment distribution plans
• Facilitate distribution of inputs, materials, and equipment to beneficiaries
• Support implementation of climate-resilient and nature-based solutions for land rehabilitation and watershed management
• Collect and track regular nursey information (annual production, stock and sales) when necessary and as directed
• Organize and facilitate donor and stakeholder visits
• Monitor and collect qualitative and quantitative data from project activities, including post-distribution and post-training data and disaster impacts.
• Represent FAO in Upazila-level coordination forums and maintain close liaison with relevant government counterparts.
• Inform beneficiaries of the AAP (Accountability to the Affected People) message and feedback mechanism, and ensure all complaints from beneficiaries are recorded, resolved, and adequate feedback is provided in a timely manner
• Perform other related activities as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Environmental Science, Agroforestry, Zoology, Disaster Management, and Geography or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in supporting programme and/or project implementation, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting
• Working knowledge of English
• A Bangladesh national
FAO Core Competencies
• Teamwork
• Result Focus
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Knowledge on group formation, mobilization, conflict resolution and facilitation for the activity of NRM and DRR including biophysical, socio-economical and institutional - using scientific and participatory tools and methods.
• Knowledge of NRM and Disaster Risk Management, Forest Landscape Restoration, Human Wildlife Conflict.
• Proven track record of successful teamwork, good presentation/facilitation skills.
• Familiarity with local dialect will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity and prior with digital data collection and mapping tools such as Kobo Toolbox, GPS-based data collection, and basic GIS/Google Earth for field monitoring and mapping
• Experience in UN Agencies is preferred.
• Ability to perform in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary context.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Previous experience working with UN agency/International Organization is an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- 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.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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
• 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/.These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• 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
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