Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Develop a work plan and timeline for the assignment;
•    Following the organisation of a National symposium and the drafting of a report of findings and recommendations, analyse feedback and data collected from the National Symposium to identify key insights and recommendations for the policy.
•    Support follow-up consultation meetings with stakeholders, including government agencies, women’s organizations, and development partners, to refine policy priorities and ensure broad-based support.
•    Develop a comprehensive draft framework (outline) of the policy on gender in agriculture in PNG, incorporating inputs from the symposium and stakeholder consultations.
•    Plan and facilitate workshops in key regions to gather additional feedback and build consensus on the policy draft.
•    Participate in the organization and lead a validation workshop to review the draft policy with stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into the final document.
•    Revise the policy draft based on the inputs from the validation workshop and prepare the final version for submission to government authorities.
•    Develop a detailed implementation plan outlining roles, responsibilities, timelines, and resources required for policy enactment.
•    Create a framework to monitor policy implementation and evaluate its impact over time, including key performance indicators.
•    Support DAL in presenting the policy to relevant government bodies and the National Executive Council (NEC) for approval.
•    Facilitate  training sessions for key stakeholders to ensure understanding and readiness for policy implementation.
•    Prepare and submit regular progress reports and a final mission report detailing the policy development process, stakeholder engagements, and recommendations for ongoing support.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced degree in agriculture, gender and development, development studies, or a related field.
•    At least 10 years of professional experience in policy development, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and agriculture.
•    Working knowledge of English and Tok Pisin.
•    National of Papua New Guinea or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Demonstrated expertise in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in agriculture policies and programmes.
•    Strong facilitation and consultation skills, including the ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a participatory manner.
•    Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills in English.
•    Experience in working on EU-funded projects is an asset.
•    Experience in working with UN organizations is an asset.
•    Experience working in Papua New Guinea or other Pacific Island countries is an asset.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement