Horticulture specialist

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Horticulture specialist
Job Posting: ‎25/May/‎2022
Closure Date: ‎08/Jun/‎2022, ‎4:59:‎00 PM
Organizational Unit: FNEGY
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Egypt-Cairo
Duration: ‎3 Months (renewable)
Post Number: N/A
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and
international consultants in order 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, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person 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, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is 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 Setting:
The FAO Representation in Egypt supports the Government of Egypt in developing
policies and more specifically under this project and are aiming to reduce the
impact of COVID-‎19 across the food supply chains: (i) protecting the most
vulnerable groups, addressing inequality and rural poverty in the context of
COVID-‎19; (ii) building resilient and sustainable food systems and food supply
chains; (iii) continue supporting governmental programs to stimulate the
economy and supporting local enterprises, to protect workers and farmers and
supporting their incomes; and (iv) ensure the functioning of agricultural
value chains, given their importance and critical role in food access and food
availability. Ultimately, there is a need to improve the enabling policy
environment to ensure stable, sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all,
particularly the most vulnerable groups.
The tasks envisaged for this consultancy will contribute to reduced poverty,
improved food security and nutrition, and resilient livelihoods for vulnerable
rural women and youth and build back a more sustainable food system in Minya
Governorate - to ensure that no one relies on agricultural production for
their wellbeing is left behind (especially those affected by the COVID-‎19
pandemic). This contribution will be achieved through the support of
participatory, integrated, and community-based approaches to sustainable
smallholder agricultural development, agricultural climate change adaptation,
and agri-food systems.
The position is located in the FAO Office in Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines:
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct
supervision of the Project Senior Advisor, the expert will work in close
collaboration with all partners (government, local authorities, NGOs, private
sector, and others) and collaboration with the technical team of the project,
and the team of FAO Office in Egypt.

Technical Focus:
The incumbent will be responsible for providing field coordination, and
technical assistance for projects, "improving livelihoods, nutrition, and
empowerment of rural women and their families affected by the COVID-‎19
crisis." The incumbent will ensure that activities will focus on women
beneficiaries, to enhance their empowerment and create economic opportunities.

Tasks and responsibilities:
The Horticulture Specialist - local coordinator will be responsible for the
following tasks:
* Coordinate with local and central experts and research institutes (e.g. ARC, agriculture colleges, private companies) to review the curricula of the projects and ensure that the technical information is compliant with GAP standards and is presented with a simple and understandable language and illustrations.
* Identify facilitators, assess their training needs, and ensure knowledge and skills gaps are filled through ToT. Ensure that the majority of facilitators are female and that training on gender-sensitive issues is provided.
* Follow-up with the facilitators' team to ensure application of FAO methodology, formulation, and accomplishment of training plans, identification of training venues, and timely conduction of training.
* In collaboration with local NGOs and rural leaders, supervise establishment at targeted villages, with the majority of female beneficiaries.
* In collaboration with facilitators, prepare training reports and submit them to Project Senior Advisor.
* In collaboration with the M&E specialist, ensure that all facilitators provide the weekly workplan with accurate information about field implementation activities.
* Create a link between beneficiaries and service providers (e.g. veterinary services, input providers).
* In collaboration with agribusiness specialists, provide all requested technical information to beneficiaries for the formulation of business plans and feasibility studies.
* Organize exchange visits to showcase good examples of modern farming, postharvest, and agribusiness activities (e.g. modern farms, agri-food companies, postharvest/value addition facilities, input stores, etc.).

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
* An advanced university degree in Agriculture or related field.
* At least ‎10 years of relevant professional experience.
* Working knowledge of English and Arabic languages.
* Nationality of Egypt.

FAO Core Competencies
* Results Focus
* Teamwork
* Communication
* Building Effective Relationships
* Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
* Relevance and extent of experience in working with inter-governemental bodies and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Excellent organizational skills;
* Good analytical skills with strong orientation to details
* Experience in report writing and data analysis
* Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to convey and present sensitive issues/positions
* Demonstrated knowledge and working experience relevant to Horticulture.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and other stakeholders in a multicultural setting, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to
FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
* Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
* 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.
* For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
* Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-‎19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

HOW TO APPLY
• To 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
* Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
* 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
* Incomplete applications will not be considered
* 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 such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
* Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
* Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
* We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: [email protected]
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