Reporting LinesThe SDG Follow-up and Review specialist will report to the Senior Technical Officer (SDG Coordination), Office of Sustainable Development Goals.Technical Focus Promote integrated assessment, analysis, and dialogue on agrifood systems transformation and provide evidence-based reporting on SDG progress, with a focus on SDG 2 and other FAO-monitored indicators, as well as facilitate inclusive stakeholder engagement to raise awareness of agrifood systems' role in sustainable development.Tasks and responsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of the Director of the OSG and the direct supervision of the OSG Senior Technical Officer (SDG Coordination), the incumbent will perform the following tasks:• Support analysis and literature review of the existing VNR documents of different countries as well as the VLR documents from different locations, identifying good practices in the area of agrifood system transformation analysis; • Support the development and organization of capacity development activities for FAO staff and personnel in HQ, Regional and Country Offices with regard to the FAO engagement in the follow-up and review process; • Support analysis of existing assessment tools for analyzing agrifood systems transformation;• Support literature analysis and prepare draft country/community/location profiles to support the process of the VNR and VLR preparation;• Support regular communication processes with regard to the work undertaken by FAO in the Agenda follow-up and review;• Support the organization of online and offline events as part of the FAO engagement in the Agenda follow-up and review process (respective side events, booths, etc.
)• Perform any other related duties, as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements• Advanced university degree in sustainable development, environment, economics, social studies or other area related to FAO work• From one to five years of relevant experience in at least one of the following areas: advisory services, partnerships and advocacy programme management, food finance, programme development, policy support, in the area of sustainable development policy and planning• Working knowledge (level C) of EnglishFAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Sound knowledge of the Agenda for Sustainable Development• Good analytical skills, including capacity to analyze and synthesize findings• Excellent drafting, communication and presentation skills in English• Strong ICT skills; proficient use of Microsoft Office package • Ability to plan and organize work• Ability to work independently, in a timely and organized manner• Versatile and ability to work in a team and multi-task• Strong interpersonal skillsSelection Criteria• Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable 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 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.
