Agroecology and Organic Production Specialist

2 semanas atrás


Brasilia, Brasil FAO Tempo inteiro

Job Posting: 14/Apr/2024

Closure Date: 29/Apr/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FLBRA - FAO Representation in Brasil

**Job Type**: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Brazil-Brasilia

Duration: 11 months

Post Number: N/A

**IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device**
- 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 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

**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 provide technical support to the Department of Innovation for Family Production and Agroecological Transition - DINOV/SAF/MDA in the context of the construction of agroecological knowledge, focusing on the systematization and analysis of the actions of Planapo, CIAPO and experiences of agroecological food production in agrarian reform settlements, in the various Brazilian regions.

**Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Survey the actions developed by the ministries and bodies that make up the Interministerial Chamber of Agroecology and Organic Production - CIAPO;
- Participate in meetings whenever requested or when needed to deepen specific issues related to Agroecology;
- Contribute to the construction of strategies and methodologies to expand the reach of public policies for agroecological transition and affirmation of the role of family/peasant agriculture in the production of healthy food;
- Develop technical and analytical content on Agroecology, when requested by DINOV/SAF/MDA;
- Make visits to teaching, research, and extension centers, and to units of family farmers or groups of farmers;
- Collect and systematize data on the actions developed by the National Plan for Agroecology and Organic Production;
- Participate in seminars, workshops, meetings and gatherings on topics related to family farming, agroecology and agroecological transition;
- Dialogue with entities representing family farming and social movements;
- Analyze, systematize and prepare documents of programs, projects and actions of Agroecology, developed by DINOV/SAF/MDA or in partnership with government and civil society agencies;
- Monitor the progress of Bills in the National Congress and government programs related to the theme of agroecology.

**CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING**:
**Minimum Requirements**
- Bachelor's Degree in Agrarian Sciences, according to the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge.
- Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in public policies aimed at Agroecology and agroecological transition and in the National Policy on Agroecology and Organic Production.
- Working knowledge (level C) of Portuguese and English or Spanish.
- Brazilian nationality or resident of the country with valid work permit.

**FAO Core Competencies**
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

**Technical/Functional Skills**
- Desirable experience in rural development projects from the agroecological perspective for family farming.

**ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- 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

**FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT



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