Specialist In Monitoring The National Food Supply Plan

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal deviceMembers in all regions.FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's valuesFAO, 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 checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentialityFAO 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 SettingUTF/BRA//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 LinesThe incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.Technical FocusThe incumbent will focus on monitoring and mapping permanent and open markets across Brazil, developing methodologies to support SEAB/MDA monitoring processes, designing marketing strategies for urban and peri-urban farmers and their organizations, and contributing to the improvement of public policies on short food supply circuits.The work aims to strengthen family farming, agrarian reform settlers, traditional peoples, and local communities by promoting inclusive and sustainable commercialization channels.Tasks and Responsibilities• Technical participation in initial and periodic alignment meetings with the SEAB/MDA team, ensuring the strategic alignment of the incumbent ´s work;• Survey of information on permanent fairs and open fairs throughout the national territory;• Technical preparation and presentation of SEAB/MDA monitoring methodology with the Federal Superintendencies of Agrarian Development;• Conducting studies for the development of marketing proposals for urban and peri-urban farmers, as well as their economic organizations and enterprises;• Preparation of the products provided for under this assignment, ensuring compliance with the stipulated stages and deadlines;• Technical participation in meetings related to the execution of the consultancy, collaborating for the alignment and effectiveness of the processes throughout the contract.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:Minimum Requirements • University Degree in Human Sciences or Agricultural Sciences • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience on the subject of food supply in family farming and professional experience with the public of family farming, traditional peoples and communities, agrarian reform settlers and/or urban and peri-urban agriculture• Working knowledge of English and Portuguese;• National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permitFAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Experience in studies and reports on permanent fairs and open markets and marketing for urban and peri-urban farmers;• Specialization (minimum 3 years, completed), or Master's degree (completed).ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCYPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO 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.Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.