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The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner to ensure zero hunger in the country. FAO provides support in three priority areas: sustainable increase in production and productivity, agriculture-based economic growth, and increased resilience of livelihoods to threats and crisis. The current portfolio of projects in Nigeria includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management and Food Security Information Management and Analysis.

The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will be assigned to provide technical support.

Reporting Lines

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, and the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

 

Implementation, monitoring and reporting of environmental and social safeguards, gender mainstreaming and social inclusion interventions in support of project delivery.

Minimum Requirements

•    National of the country of assignment
•    Advanced university degree in Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Rural Development or a related field.
•    At least three years of relevant experience in the implementation of FAO, government or donor-funded projects related to environmental and social safeguards, land restoration, natural resources management or rural development.
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English Working knowledge of at least two predominant languages spoken within the project area (e.g. Hausa, Kanuri and/or Fulfulde) will be an advantage. Kindly note that Hausa (local language) is mandatory.

FAO Core Competencies

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

 

•    Work experience in field implementation of environmental, land restoration or natural resource management programmes.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in environmental and social safeguards implementation, including environmental and social risk management.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion within community-based environmental and livelihood initiatives.
•    Demonstrated understanding of environmental and social management frameworks, safeguard information systems and compliance requirements in development programmes.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in stakeholder engagement, community participation and coordination with relevant institutions.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in grievance redress, accountability and community feedback mechanisms.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in land restoration, sustainable landscape management and ecosystem rehabilitation initiatives.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in non-timber forest product value chains and climate-resilient livelihood interventions.
•    Extent and relevance of experience in programme monitoring, safeguards reporting and results tracking.
•    Extent and relevance of experience working in Northern Nigeria, particularly in areas affected by land degradation, climate variability and environmental challenges.