Job Opportunity in Austria: Technical Officer at Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization is offering a job opportunity as a Technical Officer to join the team in Vienna, Austria for 2021. 

1. Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).
2. Manages administrative support at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre level, including, where applicable, formulation of procedures, coordination of audit issues.
3. Supports programme/project management in the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre and acts as technical liaison officer for selected projects, including IAEA Technical Cooperation Projects.
4. Provides guidance and coordination for the preparation of internal and public communication documents related to the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre.
5. Oversees and supports the updating of division's web pages.
6. Reviews and revises, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes/projects, ensuring compliance with mandates, guidelines and programme/project objectives.
7. Performs other related technical/programmatic duties as required.
8. Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of departmental/divisional programmes, projects, products and services.
9. Provides technical leadership assistance on the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects; assists in the review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties.
10. Assists in the coordination of programmes and reviews the assessments of issues and trends for the implementation of programmes and projects and the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies.
11. Assists/supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analysis, substantial sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
12. Contributes to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including proposals for agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
13. Participates in activities such as structuring of training workshops, seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
14. Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties.
15. Provides advice on the development of policies and strategies, as well as national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains related to FAO's work.

1. Advanced university degree in agricultural economics, development economics, food security, sustainable agriculture, natural resources management, international development and partnerships, or related field.
2. Seven years of relevant experience in technical cooperation's related activities, policy advice and analysis relating to food and nutrition security, agriculture and rural development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.
3. Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
4. Results Focus.
5. Team Work.
6. Communication.
7. Building effective relationships.
8. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.
9. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.
10. Relevance and extent of experience in working with inter-governmental bodies and multi-disciplinary teams.
11. Extent and relevance of experience in research projects in particular nuclear techniques in agriculture and food is considered a strong asset.

Benefits:

1. Monthly allowance. 
2. Dependency allowances.
3. Rental subsidy.
4. Education grant for children.
5. Home leave travel.
6. 30 working days of annual leave per year.
7. Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
8. International health insurance; optional life insurance.
9. Disability protection.

About Food and Agriculture Organization:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.