Programme Analyst (4 Positions)

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices\:
i. advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate.
ii. provide technical assistance and deliver core services.
iii. assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation.
iv. position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
v. Ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

The project “Sustainable Wood-based Value Chains in Uganda” aims to promote sustainable management practices of existing wood resources through wood resource planning, timber yield regulation plans, and certification schemes. It also seeks to enhance processing capacity and market development of wood products, strengthening aggregation models and supporting primary and secondary wood processors. To address gaps related to investment and access to finance for SMEs in the wood-based industry, the project will provide capacity development and advisory services to local financing institutions (banks and non-banks) together with facilitating policy dialogues to improve the enabling environment for investors in the wood-based industry. The successful candidates are expected to commence their assignments in Kampala and later permanently relocate to Gulu City for the rest of the project lifecycle

Reporting Lines

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Uganda and the direct supervision of Team Leader- Forestry at FAO Uganda, the Programme Analyst will be in charge of the project activities in the assigned region/cluster working closely and report to the programme specialist on planning, wood harvesting and processing, the programme specialist on SME finance and business development services and the technical advisors.

Technical Focus

The incumbent will focus on mobilization and monitoring project beneficiaries in assigned region /cluster.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support mobilization of project beneficiaries at project level and ensure equal participation and benefit by of men and women.
• In collaboration with project specialists, support mobilization of timber producers at cluster level to form aggregated groups.
• Participate in forest inventories for selected forest plantations and develop yield regulation plans.
• Contribute to trainings of forest owners to develop Operational Harvesting Plans (OHPs) to guide harvesting operations.
• Periodically monitor compartments under harvesting to ensure adherence to safety, sawmill wood quality specifications and effective implementation of Yield Regulation Plans.
• Implement certification schemes for, harvesting contractors, primary and secondary wood processors and traders.
• Support timber grading operations of various wood processors to ensure adherence to the national and regional timber grading standards.
• Organise practical training courses related to wood harvesting, seasoning, and processing (primary and secondary)
• Support business development services in their activities related to promoting access to finance.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry, wood science and technology, and wood products technology, social and entrepreneurial forestry, agroforestry, community forestry, or any other related field.
• Five years’ working experience in a commercial forestry environment in Uganda.
• Working knowledge of English at Level C
• Ugandan National

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in mobilizing and supporting project beneficiaries in line with project activities
• Experience and understanding of forest inventory and certifications/audit schemes
• Understanding of health and safety in harvesting and wood processing
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with international organization is an asset for the candidate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Selection Criteria

• Good understanding and knowledge in areas of; wood resource assessment, wood harvesting, sawmilling and wood products manufacturing is an added advantage.

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
• 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
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