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FAO · 8 hours ago

Senior Programme and Policy Specialist

Home, KS

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide policy advice to FAO Turkey on the formulation and implementation of all FETUR Programmes, its projects and activities through framework development and technical consultation;

Contribute to the development of project proposals, especially in multilateral projects;

Support the Regular Programme with a focus on identifying, formulating, and renewing programmes, projects, and country assessments in collaboration with international and national partners.

Assist in the design, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the Country Programming Framework (CPF).

Aid relevant teams in setting programme targets and ensuring necessary adjustments are made to align with FAO Türkiye's priorities.

Contribute to FAO Türkiye’s emergency and resilience initiatives by supporting planning, programming, project development, reporting, and resource mobilization efforts in coordination with relevant staff.

Support FAO Türkiye’s social policy-related activities, including the planning, design, implementation, and reporting of interventions on social protection, migration, employment, livelihoods, resilience, gender, and social inclusion.

Assist in identifying service gaps within FAO Türkiye’s emergency response and help develop appropriate strategies and projects to address these needs.

Provide support to FAO’s presence in relevant working groups, task forces, and meetings to ensure the organization is well-positioned and effectively engaged.

Qualification

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Program PlanningMonitoringResource MobilizationSocial Policy ExpertiseProject DevelopmentUNSDCF KnowledgePartnership BuildingAnalytical ReportingTurkish LanguageEnglish Language

Required

Advanced university degree in agriculture, rural development, economics, statistics, social sciences, or a related field

At least 5 years of relevant experience in program planning, implementation, and monitoring within the context of development or humanitarian settings

Working knowledge of English (Level C) and Turkish

National of Türkiye or resident of the country with a valid work permit

Strong knowledge of program cycle management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.

Proficiency in aligning projects with strategic frameworks such as the UNSDCF and CPF.

Skills in developing and drafting project proposals, concept notes, and funding requests.

Experience in mobilizing resources and building partnerships with donors and stakeholders.

Expertise in producing high-quality analytical reports and documentation on program progress and impact.

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Preferred

Experience in working on United Nations frameworks such as the UNSDCF or similar strategic frameworks.

Demonstrated experience in social policy-related areas such as social protection, migration, livelihoods, resilience, and inclusion.

Experience in project development, resource mobilization, and coordination with international and national counterparts.

Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration, including engagement with government entities, civil society organizations, and private sector actors.