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Duty station: 

To apply - Vacancy on the FAO Website

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help strengthen networks of collaboration with the Office’s counterparts;
• Assist with the establishment of relations with external government and non-government counterparts, including academic and research organizations and the civil society;
• Support the collaboration with counterpart institutions on subject matters relevant to FAO’s mandate in agriculture and rural development, forestry and fisheries, natural resources, technical cooperation and research, with a view to provide them FAO objectives, policies and programmes and to favourably impacting their views;
• Collect, analyse, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to expand partnerships and improve relationships between FAO and Russian counterparts;
• Organize meetings and follow up on their outcome, including preparation of minutes, as required;
• Ensure support with efficient and effective management of FAOLOR initiatives;
• Help organize and attend, as necessary, the visits/missions of FAO officials to Russia, provide English/Russian interpretation as appropriate;
• Compile reports and conduct research about particular issues and/or events for LOR;
• Prepare timely replies to institutional and public inquiries on subjects falling within the competence of FAO;
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree (an advanced level degree is considered an asset) in Agriculture, Social or Political Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations or a related field relevant to the work of the Organization;
• At least three years of relevant experience in development work and /or interacting with social partners and with governments, international organisations, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector;
• Russian nationality or regular work permit or a permanent resident status in the Russian Federation
• Fluent in spoken Russian and English, perfect command of written Russian.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building effective relationship
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
• Extent and relevance of experience in a field relevant to the work of the Organization and development work, interacting with social partners and with governments, international organisations, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector
• Knowledge of FAO’s programmes and priorities is considered an asset
• Strong sense of discipline, punctuality, respect of deadlines
• Ability to produce high-quality written outputs that do not require major corrections

FULL DESCRIPTION AND THE APPLICATION INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE FAO WEBSITE