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• Work
  closely with the professional staff of FAO involved in the implementation
  of the programme, and based on the results and activities presented in the
  project log frame, support the implementation and monitoring of programme
  activities including contributions to the development of annual work
  plans, activity requests and calendars;
• Oversee
  the process of policy dialogue with the national partners of the programme
  and key agriculture, employment and rural development stakeholders;
• Actively
  participate in meetings, workshops and any other relevant events organized
  by the national partners of the programme and key agriculture, employment
  and rural development stakeholders;
• Manage
  the day to day implementation of the programme activities, including
  support to organizing periodic meetings and workshops/trainings, in
  collaboration with the FAO Representation in Uganda, the Government of
  Uganda and its raaruantiwa Institutions. UN agencies e.g. ILO, UNIDO,
  UNDP, etc.), as well as other relevant stakeholders;
• Provide
  technical inputs to key national stakeholders in the processes of revision
  of existing or formulation of new policies, strategies, plans and
  programmes;
• The
  incumbent will prepare and submit report on progress of programme
  implementation at national level on a quarterly basis and liaise with
  national partners;
• Coordinate
  and assist the missions and trainings conducted by international
  consultants and FAO staff by processing the administrative procedures and
  coordination with relevant governmental agencies, UN agencies and national
  stakeholders;
• Ensure
  the adoption of a sound project communication strategy, including by
  assisting in the development of information materials on the programme, to
  guarantee adequate access to information for all relevant stakeholders
  through different communication means;
• Perform
  any other tasks as required.

• The
  ideal candidate should preferably hold an advanced University Degree
  relevant in Economics, Agricultural or Development Economics, Development
  Studies, Social Science or related fields.
• Working
  knowledge of agriculture and decent rural employment and/or youth
  employment issues
• Prior
  experience in policy assistance and/or programme management in the field
  of agriculture or rural development and/ or employment and
  entrepreneurship policies and programmes, with a special focus on youth
  policies and programmes;
• Detailed
  knowledge and understanding of the principles of results-based management
  and capacity to develop plans, organize resources and take actions to
  ensure objectives achieved within realistic time lines
• Good
  understanding of the government structure and experience in working with
  the government agencies.
• High
  degree of team ethic
• Fluent
  in both written and spoken English

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