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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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Organizational Setting
The Forest and Farm Facility Programme is a global partnership initiative between FAO, IUCN, IIED and Agri-cord. In Africa, the FFF programme covers 6 core countries (Kenya, Zambia, Madagascar, Ghana, Tanzania and Togo) and 2 network countries (The Gambia and Liberia). The goal of Phase II of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) is to support forest and farm producers and their organizations to be primary change agents of ‘Climate Resilient Landscapes and Improved Livelihoods.’ These producers are key players in reducing poverty and significant contributors for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to fight climate change as part of the Paris agreement. With its unique focus on women and youth within the smallholder producer groups as vital agents for change, Phase II will contribute to at least 11 of 17 SDGs.
In Kenya, the FFF is being implemented in 7 counties (Laikipia, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Bomet, Kericho, Baringo and Bungoma). The FFF programme works in partnership with Kenya Forest Service (KFS), Farm Forestry Smallholder Producers Association of Kenya (FFSPAK) and the respective counties.
Reporting Lines
The Project Assistant- Forest and Farm Facility Programme will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya and direct supervision from the Forest and Farm Facility National Facilitator and with technical guidance from the Forest and Farm Facility Country Coach (LTO).
Technical Focus
The Project Assistant- Forest and Farm Facility Programme will be responsible for assisting the National Forest and Farm Facility Programme Facilitator in implementation and monitoring of the FFF programme in Kenya.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Project Assistant will be expected to deliver on the following:
• Assist the National Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Facilitator in programme management and monitoring
• Assist the preparation of FFF annual workplans and budgets in consultation in accordance FAO standards and regulations
• Support the organisation and logistics of the FFF Regional Meeting and FFF Annual Retreat to be held back to back In April 2023
• Assisting in development and implementation of Letters of Agreement (LoAs), Direct Beneficiary Grants (DBGs) in close with implementing partners
• Assisting in preparation of monthly and annual reports capturing key achievements as per the workplan
• Support FFF programme communication (including briefs, updates, photos, press releases, radio programmes and other communication s activities) and support, in collaboration with the ComDev, team producer organisations to develop their own communication strategies
• Ensuring compliance with the administrative procedures of FFF, including those related to updating its monitoring system FORIS with all country LoAs/DBGs, their progress on reporting and payments.
• In collaboration with M&E unit, undertake regular monitoring and reporting of FFF activities and make sure that FFF results are part of the country CPF reporting and FAO Kenya reporting to FAO HQ
• Planning and facilitating exchange visits for experience and knowledge sharing among producer associations within the country
• Facilitate the delivery of basic FFF tools to partner FFPOs, such as the FFPO self-assessment tool, proposal writing workshops, risk management, etc.
• Undertake any other relevant assignment as may be directed by FAOR from time to time
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Economics or Finance or related field from a recognized university.
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in capacity development of smallholder forest and farm producer organizations, cooperatives, youth or women groups
• Working knowledge (level c) of English and Kiswahili.
• Must be a National of Kenya.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Experience in Project technical and financial monitoring and reporting
• Practical experience in communication for development focussing on producer organisations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Work experience with FAO or other UN agency will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of computer MS Office packages.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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