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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsVacancy Announcement No: Issued on:Deadline For Application:07/01/2018Position Title: PROJECT ANALISTGrade Level:NPP FORMTEXT ?????Duty Station:Brasilia, BrazilOrganizational Unit:FAO BRAZILDuration :11 monthsIn its South-South cooperation activities, FAO shares the Brazilian experience in promoting initiatives for rural development. To this end, it works closely with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC). The Agency is part of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is responsible for negotiation, coordination, implementation, and follow-up Brazilian programmes and projects on technical cooperation. The Project Analyst will be based at ABC and will be hired to work specifically, but not exclusively, on the project “GCP/RLA/199/BRA”. Coordinated by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency and implemented by the FAO, the project will complement other South-South cooperation initiatives conducted by the Brazilian government in the cotton-growing sector in Africa, such as the Cotton-4 + Togo, Cotton Victoria and Cotton Shire Zambezi. The project also complements the South-South cooperation activities in food and nutritional security developed FAO and the Government of Brazil.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the general supervision of the Regional Coordinator of the project GCP/RLA/199/BRA and directly supervision of the Coordinator of Trilateral South-South Cooperation with International Organizations of the ABC, the Project Analyst should be responsible for:Accountabilities: Within delegated authority, the Project Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:?Provide technical support in negotiations related to the development of international technical cooperation programmes;?Provide analytical technical advice on proposals for South-South cooperation projects;?Prepare analytical information on the development of programmes, projects and activities;?Design and operationalize instruments for the dissemination of successful experiences of Brazil’s South-South cooperation;?Assist in the identification and formulation of trilateral South-South cooperation mechanisms;?Support the elaboration/development of databases or documents from recipient countries (country briefs, cooperation demands, etc.).?Organize and execute projects activities and give specialized project management support to ensure that the various activities are performed within the established targets;?Provide specialized expertise and contribute towards the development of project activities, plans and processes within the specific technical area of work ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidelines;?Prepare a variety of reports and substantial data analysis, ensuring that project’s deliverable adhere to corporate standards and quality control;?Support the organization of the Project's and related South-South cooperation missions, meetings and briefing sessions;?Support the Project's and related South-South cooperation work with national and international counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on project activities;?Support the Government of Brazil and XXX in monitoring the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for project countries;?Participate in field visits to support the evaluation and improvement of planning, programming, implementation and monitoring process that interfere on the project success;?Comment on publications, technical analysis, and researches;?Brief project’s steering committees on project’s developments, if requested;?Support the elaboration of trilateral South-South technical cooperation programmes, projects, and activities associated with negotiations established between the Brazilian Government, other countries and international organizations, particularly in the elaboration of projects to strengthen the cotton sector in developing countries;?Support the team with project management and administrative issues, through communication with the operational area;?Support the preparation of technical reports related to the project and the partnership between ABC, XXX, and the Brazilian Cotton Institute;?Perform any other tasks as required by the Coordinator of Trilateral South-South Cooperation with International Organizations (ABC).Expected Results: Well prepared, analytical work; well-managed projects, programmes and operations; effective communication with partners. Critical Success Factors: Ability to have clear, concise and timely communication both orally and in writing is determinant. Good analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, negotiating skills; ability to work in team, and to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to cope with situations, which may threaten health or safety; willingness to travel for extended periods. Flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description; ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people from different national and cultural backgrounds. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSCandidates will be assessed against the following:Education: A Bachelor’s degree directly associated with the job profile is mandatory. Postgraduate degree is desirable.Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible work experience in the identification, elaboration, implementation and monitoring of technical international cooperation projects, preferably focused on South-South Cooperation. Experience working at UN and/or ABC will be considered an asset.Languages: Fluency in both oral and written communication in Portuguese and French. Fluency in other UN language may be considered as an asset.Other skills:Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing and spreadsheets. General knowledge of UN and/or ABC system, administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures is an asset. IMPORTANT: The candidate must have Brazilian Nationality or be legally authorized to work in the country.Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to Applicants ARE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE THEIR PROFESSIONAL PROFILE IN THE FOLLOWING LINK (DO NOT SEND CVs) AND SEND A SCANNED COPY TO:Send your application to: E-mail: br-hhrr-vacantes@This Vacancy is open for both men and women. FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT ................
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