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 corporativism.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme

Technical Focus

To provide technical support to the Department of Innovation for Family Production and Agroecological Transition – DINOV/SAF/MDA with a focus on the evaluation of biodiesel companies in compliance with the socio-productive inclusion of family farmers, women and young people in the Northeast/Semi-arid region, within the scope of the Social Biofuel Seal.

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Conduct on-site visits to agroecological and transition family farmers;
•    Assist the project in working  with companies, startups, government institutions, research agencies, technical assistance agencies and family farming representatives, through meetings, thematic meetings at the national and international levels;
•    Analyze the participation of family farmers supported by international organizations;
•    Participate in seminars, workshops, meetings and gatherings on topics related to family farming, agroecology, the Social Biofuel Seal, Renewable Energies and the Healthy Food Program – PAS;
•    Analyze, systematize and prepare documents with themes related to family farming and agroecology;
•    Use computerized systems to conduct research on SAF actions and programs, to support the preparation of products and/or technical documents;
•    Participate in meetings and present the partial and final results of the products, when requested by SAF/MDA managers;
•    Participate in working with entities representing family farming, social movements and international organizations; and
•    Support in monitoring the actions developed on the subject of consulting with the agencies involved.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING: 

Minimum Requirements  

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Human Sciences or Agrarian Sciences, according to the Table of Areas of Knowledge/Evaluation of CAPES;
•    Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in projects, programs and public policies aimed at family farming, cooperativism and regional development;
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese
•    Brazilian Nationality or other legally authorized to work in Brazil.

FAO Core Competencies 

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

Desirable experience with the National Program for the Production and Use of Biodiesel and the Social Biofuel Seal; Sustainable Rural Development.

ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY