Representative in Agriculture Development

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Representative in Pakistan. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in agriculture, forestry, fishery or rural development, with a minimum of 12 years of experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of field programmes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the FAO Country Office in Pakistan, ensuring effective use of human and financial resources, and fostering government relationships. The representative will also provide leadership on food security and agriculture policy, as well as operational matters within the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator System.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Represent and advocate the work of the Organization:
  • Represent FAO towards national authorities, partners and stakeholders.
  • Advocate FAO's policy positions in the relevant national fora, represent FAO in the national media, and implement a proactive communications strategy to raise awareness of FAO with the general public.
  • Support UN joint communication efforts and speak with 'one voice' in delivering the 2030 Agenda.
  • Facilitate timely access by national stakeholders to FAO's knowledge resources and global public goods.
• Develop and operationalize the CPF derived from UNSDCF:
  • Support the country's efforts towards the achievement of the SDGs, in line with FAO's mandate and Strategic Framework.
  • Lead, in line with national priorities and in consultation with national stakeholders and partners, the timely development of the CPF and the Country Work Plan (CWP) in accordance with, and as derived from, the UNSDCF process and related FAO programmes, projects and/or other activities (such as normative and policy functions).
• Build partnerships and mobilize resources:
  • Support the operationalization of the CPF and the UNSDCF.
  • Support the establishment of effective partnerships and collaborations with governments, donors, civil societies, NGOs, the UN and other international organizations.
  • Lead country-level mobilization of extrabudgetary resources, making maximum use of the expertise available in the Decentralized Offices.
• Programme implementation and monitoring:
  • Ensure that programmes are managed and monitored effectively and in compliance with corporate policies, as well as procedures.
  • Provide technical support services in FAO's areas of competence in the country(ies) of assignment, as well as other countries of the subregion.
  • Operate as budget holder for national projects entrusted to him/her.
  • Oversee the effective implementation of FAO programmes and projects, lead periodic reviews, monitor the CPF and FAO components in the UN Sustainable Cooperation Frameworks and Joint Programmes, and ensure timely reporting, including to the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, as well as the UN Country Team on jointly agreed results.
• Effectively manage the office, personnel and financial resources:
  • Lead and manage the Country Office and ensure effective, as well as efficient use of human and financial resources, in line with corporate policies and administrative procedures, ensuring that internal control mechanisms are in place and enforced.
  • Manage all matters related to the security and safety of FAO personnel and their eligible dependents whilst ensuring full adherence to the UN Security Policy, rules and regulations, as well as to security-related instructions issued by FAO.
  • Improve the observance of legal, statutory or regulatory obligations; FAO's ethical standards and its internal Human Resources rules and policies, including the application of FAO zero tolerance policies on prevention of sexual abuse and harassment and gender parity.