FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain effective working relations with key stakeholders on behalf of the FAO at the state level including sister UN agencies, programmes and funds, government institutions, traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their representatives
• Coordinate the day-to-day field level activities in close consultation and cooperation with FAO’s programme unit and the relevant programme support units while providing continuous support to implementing partners
• Foster programme coordination, collaborations and collocation with relevant development partners and support preparation and implementation of events and donor visits
• Lead coordination of the food security and livelihood cluster activities in states
• Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed at all times, and in consultation with the FAO security officer, UNDSS and or other ASMT members
• Lead, manage, oversee all aspects of supply chain support, including low cost procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment)
• Control, under the auspices of the finance officer and budget holder, utilise funds at the field office, including proper management of petty cash and operation advances
• Ensure compliance with FAO and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of low cost procurement and asset management
• Ensure efficient utilisation of allocated financial resources in compliance with FAO policies for achievement of set objectives
• Support field staff in the implementation of personnel policies, including coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary measures