Job Description - Technical Specialist - Sustainable Public Food Procurement (2402484)
Job Posting 05/Aug/2024
Closure Date 19/Aug/2024, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: ESN
Job Type Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Primary Location Italy-Rome
Duration: Up to 11 months
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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 persons 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.
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.
Reporting Lines
The Consultant/PSA works under the overall guidance of the Director, Food and Nutrition Division and direct supervision of a Senior Officer.
Technical Focus
The technical focus of the work is on technical, economic and policy analysis of agrifood systems and value chains development for improving sustainable food production and consumption for healthy diets.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Undertake desk-review, data collection and information gathering of relevant evidence, lessons, and good practices on sustainable public food procurement.
Assist member countries with policy, economic and technical analysis of sustainable public food procurement policies.
Perform and support activities of capacity development (e.g. organizing trainings, workshops).
Develop and disseminate knowledge and best practices.
Assist in supporting resource mobilization.
Design policy recommendations and briefs.
Support the coordination of multistakeholder processes.
Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Advanced university degree (for Consultants) / University degree (only for PSA) in relevant fields.
A minimum of one year (Category C), five years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) of relevant work experience.
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of other languages (for PSA only one language may be required).
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills:
Work experience in multiple locations or areas of work.
Extent and relevance of experience in public procurement.
Demonstrable experience in evidence consolidation.
Demonstrable experience in writing related to public procurement.
Extent and relevance of experience in policy advice.
Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development activities.
Familiarity with UN organizations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials from recognized institutions.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO.
Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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