National Capacity Building Assistant

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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
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
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• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

FAO has partnered with the Kyrgyz Republic since the country joined the Organization in 1993. A country office was opened in 2009.
The present Country Programming Framework 2023–2027 is derived from the UNSDCF Kyrgyzstan (2023-2027).
FAO assistance will contribute to the attainment of the national priorities related to improving food security and nutrition, promoting organic agriculture, increasing digitalization, stimulating agricultural and livelihood development and decent work creation, building household resilience, improving environmental protection, and enhancing sustainable natural resource management and adaptation to climate change.

FAO’s assistance in Kyrgyzstan is shaped by the 2023-2027 FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF), which is centred on three strategic priority areas\:

Strategic Priority 1\: Support national efforts to respond to people’s needs by ensuring equitable access to quality social services, including education, health, social protection and decent work, through effective policies and appropriate financing mechanisms, with the participation of all parties.

Strategic Priority 2\: Support national efforts to promote prosperity and resilience for all citizens through inclusive and equitable green socioeconomic development.

Strategic Priority Area 3\: Support national efforts to promote inclusive and gender-transformative approaches to climate action, disaster risk management and environmental protection to conserve natural resources and leverage ecosystem benefits for sustainable human development

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and Assistant FAOR, the Capacity Building Assistant will provide support to the implementation of TCP projects in Kyrgyzstan. The Assistant will contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of capacity development activities, and provide administrative and technical support to ensure smooth implementation of project outputs.

Technical Focus

Operational and administrative support of TCP projects

Tasks and responsibilities

The Assistant will be expected to\:
• Provide support to the Project Manager and National Consultants in the planning and delivery of capacity building activities.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and schedules for training and capacity development activities targeting institutions and stakeholders.
• Support the development and formatting of training materials, guidelines, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist in setting up systems to track and monitor the implementation of project activities, outputs, and deliverables.
• Provide logistical and organizational support for workshops, webinars, trainings, field visits, and consultations.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and reporting of training and capacity building events.
• Actively engage and contribute to the preparation of required work plans, monitoring deliverables and preparation of required reports and evaluation activities of the project.
• Assist in maintaining databases of trainers, trainees, and resource persons
• Provide general support to project reporting and communication requirements.
• Perform other relevant tasks related to training, capacity building, planning, and implementation of project activities as requested.
• Undertake other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in social sciences, education, agriculture, economics, rural development, or other relevant discipline
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in project support, training, or capacity development
• Working knowledge of English, Kyrgyz and Russian
• National of the Kyrgyz Republic or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange). Very good typing skills
• A teamwork spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment are needed. Utmost tact, discretion, courtesy and trustworthiness are essential personal attributes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the UN system is an asset
• Experience in administrative matters, including clerical work and working with international personnel in the international organizations would be desirable
• Computer literate\: familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point etc., experience or ability/desire to learn software-based administrative tools

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

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.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, 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.

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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