JOB SUMMARY:

Organizational Setting

UTF/BRA/089/BRA
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 subsidize the Department of Evaluation, Monitoring, Studies and Strategic Information – DAMEI/SE/MDA in the interpretation of the relationship between climate change and family farming, which permeate the challenges and vulnerabilities related to agroecology and environmental sustainability, unemployment, falling productivity, food supply and rural exodus,  with a view to specific recommendations and positions that contribute to decision-making on the formulation and execution of public policies related to the proposed theme.

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Conduct bibliographic research and data collection;
•    Prepare reports and data spreadsheets, in a format to be specified, relevant to the activities of this Term of Reference;
•    Participate in meetings with representatives of the proposing entities, present the partial and final results of the products, upon demand of DAMEI/SE/MDA and provide the requested information and clarifications.
•    Participate in workshops and meetings relevant to the preparation of the consultancy products, upon demand of DAMEI/SE/MDA;
•    Subsidize and monitor the actions developed on the subject of consulting with the agencies involved.
•    Provide the MDA with information and parameters regarding the topic pertinent to this Term of Reference.
•    Prepare the Work Plan and the Products as established in this Term of Reference.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING: 

Minimum Requirements  

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences according to the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge;
•    Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in public policies aimed at the sustainable development of family farming. In case of having specialization and 06 (six) years of experience in the requested areas. In case of having Master’s degree and 05 (five) years of experience in the requested areas and in case of having a Doctorate and 03 (three) years of experience in the requested areas.
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English,  Spanish or 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 in the formulation, implementation or monitoring of projects, policies and programs associated with climate, environmental conservation or agroecology in family farming.

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

ABSTRACT:

Food and Agriculture Organization Climate Change Specialist Brazil FAO Jobs 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization looking for “Climate Change Specialist”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 30-Jul-24.

The Food and Agriculture Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 15/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Climate Change Specialist to be based in , Brazil. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization

Job Title: Climate Change Specialist

Duty Station: , Brazil

Country: Brazil

Application Deadline: 30-Jul-24