Job Description - Specialist on Food Legislation (2403692)Job PostingDate: 10/Dec/2024Closure Date25/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FLBRA - FAO Representation in BrazilJob Field Category: AgJob TypeNon-staff opportunities (PSA - Personal Services Agreement)Primary LocationHome-BasedDuration: 08 monthsIMPORTANT NOTICE: 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 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, 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 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 SettingThe 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 FocusTo develop technical content for the creation of guidance manuals aimed at the harmonization of regulatory parameters for agroindustries of animal products from family farming, cooperatives, associations, settlements, Traditional Peoples, and Communities, and to develop technical and guiding content on the steps that city halls and intermunicipal consortia need to establish Municipal Inspection Services and how to adhere to the SISBI-POA.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesDevelop a technical document containing a proposal for the preparation of a physical and digital manual with guidelines for the processing and processing chain of eggs and their derivatives, considering the aspects of current legislation.Participate in initial alignment meetings and periodic meetings with the SEAB/MDA team to monitor activities.Prepare and deliver the products provided for in this Term of Reference.Present the results of this consultancy in relevant forums (seminars, academic meetings, and technical events), during the term of the contract and at the request of the SEAB/MDA coordination.Participate in meetings/consultations with the DECOOP/SEAB team for alignment and feedback on the progress of execution and delivery of products.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:University Degree in Agricultural Sciences according to the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge.Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in sanitary legislation of products of animal origin or programs/projects related to agroindustry or agro-industrial activities of products of animal origin.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 CompetenciesTechnical/Functional SkillsDesirable experience in formulating and/or working with normative acts related to food inspection and inspection.Please 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.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 APPLYTo 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.Candidates are requested to 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.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.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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