Family Agriculture, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Specialist

Job Description - Family Agriculture, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension Specialist (2403741)

Job Posting

Date Posted: 15/Dec/2024

Closure Date

30/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FLBRA - FAO Representation in Brasil

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Duration: 11 months

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values.
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

UTF/BRA/089/BRA: The project objective is to contribute to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The outcome is to implement differentiated policies and programs that improve the capacities of the national government, local and family farmers in areas such as ATER (rural extension and technical advisory services), Credit Programs, land access and governance, access to markets and the strengthening of cooperativism.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.

Technical Focus

To carry out surveys, studies and analyses of legislation, normative acts, procedures and instruments, with a view to subsidizing the MDA in proposing improvements to management mechanisms, as well as in qualifying the actions of follow-up, monitoring, evaluation and inspection of the execution of the Management Contract signed with Anater and terms of promotion related to Technical Assistance and Rural Extension.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Survey and analyze the laws and documents used by DATER in the processes of follow-up, monitoring, evaluation and inspection of the execution of the management contract signed with Anater, aiming to enhance and improve the procedures.
2. Propose new routines, tools and instruments that qualify the procedures for monitoring, evaluation and inspection of the execution of actions aimed at the public policy of ATER.
3. Carry out technical visits in the different areas related to Anater's management contract, with the objective of raising subsidies for the preparation of the contracted products.
4. Support the project in dialogue with partner entities/institutions and social movements by providing technical support during the meetings with the team of the Secretariat of Family Agriculture and Agroecology.
5. Subsidize the actions developed on the subject of consulting with the agencies involved.
6. Assist the project in meetings, workshops and seminars held by DATER and partner entities on the subject of the consultancy.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

1. University Degree in Applied Social Sciences, according to the table of areas of knowledge of CAPES/CNPq.
2. Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in projects, programs or public policies of Family Farming; Technical Assistance and Rural Extension and in analysis and preparation of normative texts, contracts and similar documents within the scope of Public Administration.
3. Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese.
4. National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

Desirable experience in data collection and systematization and in the process of contracting, acquisition and bidding within the scope of the Public Administration.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

1. To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
2. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
3. Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application.
4. Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
6. Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application; in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application.
7. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
8. Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.
9. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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