Reporting LinesThe consultants or PSAs, will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the PSUI Unit, in close collaboration with the membersof the Indigenous Peoples Unit, other Units within PSU, and in coordination with other FAO technical units.
If/when activities are carried out at country level, the consultants/PSA will be required to work in close collaboration with the FAO Representation in the relevant country of assignment, as well as the relevant FAO regional office.Technical Focus Establishment of strategic partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Peoples' organizations; Advocate, influence key policy processes and open spaces of dialogue between decision makers and Indigenous Peoples within FAO´s mandateTasks and responsibilities• Support the implementation of the FAO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples by working on the seven pillars of work and two thematic areas of the FAO Indigenous Peoples Unit and undertaking the necessary measures to ensure their successful and smooth implementation.• Provide support for the preparation and follow-up on the implementation of Letters of Agreement and Memorandum ofUnderstanding related to the pillars of work of the Unit.• Assist FAO technical units and project teams in integrating and implementing Indigenous Peoples work with special attention to the process of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) into their projects and programmes.• Provide assistance to organize and deliver capacity development sessions on Indigenous Peoples and FPIC for FAO staffin Headquarters and decentralized offices.• Support the analysis and make recommendations for relevant projects and programmes submitted to PSUI by the FAOProgramme and Project Review Committee.• Support the Unit in activities related to the Inter-Departmental Working Group on Indigenous Peoples, the Rome Group of Friends of Indigenous Peoples and the Indigenous Peoples' focal points network at regional and national level.• Support the Unit in the implementation of activities related to Indigenous Peoples' food and knowledge systems, in particular within the framework of the Global-Hub on Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems, the initiative of profiling of Indigenous Peoples' food systems and related technical publications.• Support the activities related to Indigenous Collective Rights to natural resources, land and territories, including case studies and the Indigenous Peoples' Collective Rights Working Group.• Assist in the organization and delivery of global, regional and national technical meetings and workshops.• Review and contribute to the preparation of technical reports, the gathering of lessons learned, case studies and projectinformation related to FAO activities involving Indigenous Peoples.• Review and contribute to the preparation of technical studies on specific topics related to FAO activities involving Indigenous Peoples, based on academic bibliography and in collaboration with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organization, research and technical institutes.• Liaise with FAO divisions as needed to obtain clearances, technical support and monitoring of ongoing and future activities.• Support the Unit's efforts related to resource mobilization for technical work between FAO and Indigenous Peoples.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements• University degree in agricultural sciences, development studies, environmental science, social sciences, or any fieldrelated to FAO's mandate.• For category C, at least one year (Consultants)/ two years (PSA.SBS), for category B, at least 5 years and for category A, at least 10 years of relevant experience in public and/or private sectors related to reporting, outreach and programming in food and agriculture.
• Working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills • Work experience in more than one location or area of work• Extent and relevance of academic qualifications• Work experience in the field with Indigenous Peoples • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills• Indigenous Peoples and cross-cultural competency• Experience of research with Indigenous Peoples• Experience in data and Indigenous Peoples• Experience in preparing project proposals with indigenous Peoples• Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships• Experience with Indigenous Peoples' food systems, Indigenous Women, Indigenous Youth, seeds, geospatial work, project implementation, programme design and policy work would be an asset.• Experience in FPIC with Indigenous Peoples would be an asset• Ability to work and write at least in two UN official languages would be a strong assetSelection Criteria• Limited knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian is an assetPlease 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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list 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 For more information, visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
