Job Description - Agriculture Data Specialist (2403769)
Agriculture Data Specialist
Job Posting Date: 16/Dec/2024
Closure Date 30/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FLBRA
Job Type Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Duration: 08 months
Post Number: N/A
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FAO seeks gender, geographical, and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants 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 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 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, analyses, and evaluations on the intersection between the main environmental issues and family farmers, traditional peoples and communities, and rural women, in order to: contribute to the elaboration of actions and initiatives of the MDA that combine environmental preservation and income generation in rural areas; and qualify the participation of the Ministry in the ongoing international negotiations on the environment – including, among others, the themes of climate change, agroecology, biodiversity, intellectual property, desertification, and health – and their relationship with family farming.
Tasks and Responsibilities Organize technical knowledge, evaluate its position in relation to climate change, biodiversity, intellectual property, and traditional knowledge, and contribute to improving the country's formulations in multilateral negotiation forums. Organize information from international negotiations on the environment, including climate change, biodiversity, intellectual property, and ongoing desertification that relate to family farming and MDA actions. Arrange data on the decisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and their intersections with public policies for family farming, considering that Brazil will host the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) in 2025. Arrange and systematize the decisions arising from the MERCOSUR Specialized Meeting on Family Farming – REAF, and initiatives within the scope of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization – ACTO. Organize data on the decisions and actions and global initiatives around the United Nations Decade for Family Farming (UNEP 2019-2028), and its environmental dimensions, participating in technical meetings with the relevant institutions, as well as the execution of the Brazilian National Plan. Collect data, systematize, and present analyses and information related to ongoing discussions, nationally and internationally, on the Rights of Farmers, indigenous peoples, and traditional communities. Contribute with knowledge on the internalization in Brazil of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Nagoya Protocol, and the Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFAA), and analyze the potential impacts of this legal framework on public policies and on the public benefiting from the MDA. Support in monitoring the forums, spaces for dialogue, and actions within the scope of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, especially in relation to articles 17 and 18 thereof, relating to the promotion of economically viable alternatives for family farmers and the environment. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING: University Degree in Social Sciences, according to the table of areas of knowledge of CAPES/CNPq. Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in public policies for family farming or sustainable rural development and international experience in environmental issues, including biodiversity. In case of having specialization, 06 (six) years of experience in the requested areas. In case of having a Master's degree, 05 (five) years of experience in the requested areas; and in case of having a Doctorate, 03 (three) years of experience in the requested areas. Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese. National of Brazil or resident of the country with a valid work permit. FAO Core Competencies Technical/Functional Skills Desirable Experience in international environmental negotiation spaces. 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. 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 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. Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. 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. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 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. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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