International Specialist in Sustainable Agricultural Development
Cairo
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Cairo
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Environment
- Agriculture and Forestry
- FAO REPRESENTATION IN EGYPT
- Closing Date: Closed
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization
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Organizational Setting
Reporting Lines
Tasks and responsibilities
• Lead and support the GoE TWGs and FAO national consultants in carrying out the background analyses necessary for reviewing SADS 2030 including\:
a. Participatory identification of the relevant existing literature and knowledge gaps
b. Participatory identification of the policy relevant questions to be addressed by background papers and achieve a shared understanding of the issues to be addressed and possible interventions to be implemented.
c. Initiate and supervise the preparation of the background papers on selected topics by FAO national consultants.
• Conduct technical and policy consultation with GoE and key stakeholders on the background studies and review and finalize the background papers on selected topics by the TWGs
• In consultation with Government and FAO counterparts, develop the Results Framework for M&E.
• Revise and finalize the SADS 2030 document.
• Conduct a National Workshop to validate the revised RSADS 2030 document draft and submit the finalized RSADS 2030.
• Coordinate the development of the National Medium-Term Plan of Action for Agricultural Development through\:
a. Mobilizing FAO-DPI resources for developing the PAAD 2030
b. Inception of the process and engagement with the GoE
c. Elaboration of the PAAD 2030
• Coordinate and lead the Capacity Building of selected staff from the relevant GoE ministries and national agencies/centres through\:
a. Development of detailed training programs on RBM, M&E, SDGs monitoring, reporting
b. Joint selection of trainees
c. Carrying out the training courses
• Perform other duties as may be required by the FAO representative or his team.
Minimum Requirements
• At least 15 years of relevant experience in sustainable agricultural development issues including social inclusion, institutional issues and agri-business.
• Experience in designing development programmes and strategies is a plus.
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic language
FAO Core Competencies
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrated ability to produce written analysis of socio-economic and gender issues
• Significant experience in analysing and integrating programme formulation in the context of agriculture and rural development and experience in socio-economic and gender analysis
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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