FAO Representative in Togo

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. Organizational Setting FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level. The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources. Specifically, FAO Country Offices: (i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;(ii) provide technical assistance and deliver core services;(iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;(iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and(v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management. The position is located in the FAO Representation in Togo, Lomé. Reporting Lines The FAO Representative (FAOR) manages and is accountable for the FAO country programme, office, resources and staff. He/she reports to and works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Assistant Director-General/Regional Representative (ADG/RR) and, where applicable, under the technical supervision of the Subregional Coordinator. The FAOR works closely with the Regional Leadership Team and is supported by the Regional/Subregional Office and headquarters' technical, administrative and operational staff, as appropriate.The FAOR also reports periodically to the Resident Coordinator (RC) on his/her respective contributions to the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and works towards the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), and is an active and accountable member of the UNCT as defined in the approved 'Management and Accountability Framework' that operationalizes the RC/UNCT relationships, in accordance with the UN General Assembly resolution 72/279, and is also an active member of the Humanitarian Country Team, where relevant. Technical FocusThe FAOR leads FAO's response to national priorities and sustainable development challenges to advance the 2030 Agenda, as well as to advocate for action aimed at accelerating the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as established in FAO's Country Programming Framework (CPF) and in line with the FAO Strategic Framework, with particular focus on the Programme Priority Areas (PPAs). The FAOR is entrusted with leading FAO's contributions to the UNSDCFs. Key Results The FAOR successfully leads and manages the FAO Country Office and effectively represents FAO in his/her country(ies) of accreditation, developing, maintaining and enhancing collaboration with the host government and other key stakeholders on development and humanitarian issues. Key Functions 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.• Provide leadership on food security and agriculture policy, as well as operational matters within the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator System.• Lead the overall emergency response preparedness, coordination and response at the country level, in cooperation with the government, UN Country Team/Humanitarian Country Team and Cluster/sector activities and related resource mobilization efforts. 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).• Lead the analysis of the country situation, providing, when necessary, updates and alerts on key events and trends, including for the UN Common Country Analysis (CCA).• Lead FAO's contribution to the UN common planning and programming frameworks, i.e. CCAs, UNSDCFs (former UNDAFs), Consolidated Appeals Processes (CAPs), Humanitarian Action Plans, Flash Appeals, Joint Programmes, etc.• Advise and collaborate with internal partners to raise awareness of country priorities and needs, and support their inclusion in corporate and regional policies.• Lead the dialogue and liaise with national government authorities on issues of FAO's mandate. 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.• Support the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator in strategically positioning the UN in the country and in joint UN resource mobilization efforts.