National Specialist–Climate Resilient Cocoa Value Chain Development

4 settimane fa

Rome, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

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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 person 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

The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries and related sectors. The National Consultant will provide support to FAO efforts towards supporting the government of Uganda – the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in developing Climate Resilient Cocoa Value Chain Strategy.
The Output from the work of the National Consultant will contribute to TCP/UGA/ – Strengthening Uganda’s Capacity for Climate Resilient Cocoa Value Chain Development with the following Goal/Impact: Uganda achieves sustainable and consistent annual cocoa production (at least , metric tons) through climate-resilient agriculture approaches by year .


Reporting Lines

The National Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor – Climate Resilient Cocoa Value Chain Development and in close collaboration with the FAO Uganda Technical Teams, MAAIF National Project Coordinator and NaCORI.


Technical Focus 

The National Specialist will support FAO's efforts to strengthen the capacities of National and District Local government institutions, as well as farmer organizations in; planning, developing, and implementing actions to build climate-resilient cocoa value chain for Uganda. This includes supporting the Technical Teams in coordinating the FAO's collaborative efforts with relevant government agencies, private sector actors, national research institutions, and farming communities. 


Tasks and responsibilities

• Work with FAO Technical Team in drafting a climate resilient cocoa value chain strategy for Uganda.
• Support FAO Technical Team in ensuring that all relevant stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors actively engage in the review and validation of climate-resilient cocoa value chain strategy and strategy submitted and approved by MAAIF.
• Work with FAO Technical Team in reviewing the legislative and policy environment that govern cocoa to identify needs for modification and strengthening, leading to the development of a National Cocoa Policy and Action Plan for Uganda.
• Support consultations with stakeholders including research institutions to review various cocoa production and training manuals, harmonize standards and support the dissemination of relevant data and information related to cocoa value chain development.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• University degree MSc. in Economics, or Agricultural Economics or Policy Management or Agricultural Development or relevant degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and working knowledge in national policies and action plans related to Agricultural Commodities or Cocoa industry for Uganda; Monitoring and Evaluation of projects, good understanding of the cocoa growing and business environment.
• Working knowledge of English.
• National of Uganda or resident in the country with a valid work permit.


FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in developing agricultural commodity policies and particularly cocoa policy.
• Ability to present information in a clear, precise, and well-articulated manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge in policy matters and dialogues.
• Proven ability to build good relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including government institutions, NGOs, and local communities, and conduct field work.
• Proven ability in drafting clearly and precisely in English.
• Proven ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated capacity to anticipate workload, to make judgement and take initiative to carry out strategic activities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (word, excel, PowerPoint) and relevant IT tools and software.
• Previous experience working on cocoa development related assignments.
• Good communication and social skills
• Excellent writing skills and ability to present information in a range of visual ways to increase its impact.

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: 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. For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: size="2"> Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 

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