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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, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO's Food and Nutrition Division (ESN) assists Members to improve diets and raise levels of nutrition and provides support with appropriate policies, strategies and methodologies for improving the efficiency and inclusiveness of their agriculture and food 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 and its contributions to sustainable development.
Assist member countries with policy, economic and technical analysis of national and subnational sustainable public food procurement policies, regulations and practices.
Perform and support activities of capacity development (e.g. organizing trainings, workshops, field missions, facilitating technical networks), project formulation and implementation.
Develop and disseminate knowledge and best practices by writing contents and by ensuring publication process for articles, guidelines or books.
Assist in supporting resource mobilization for country, regional and global level work.
Design policy recommendations and briefs.
Support the coordination of multistakeholder processes.
Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree (for Consultants) / University degree (only for PSA) in law, economics, political sciences, development and social sciences or related fields.
A minimum of one year (Category C), five years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) of relevant work experience in research, policy analysis, and/or project implementation on sustainable public procurement, preferably on sustainable public food procurement.
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian (for PSA only one language may be required).
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
Extent and relevance of experience in public procurement, home grown school feeding and related topics.
Demonstrable experience in evidence consolidation, data collection, consolidation, extraction and synthesis on public procurement related topics.
Demonstrable experience in writing related to public procurement and related topics.
Extent and relevance of experience working on policy advice to countries on public procurement, home grown school feeding and related topics.
Extent and relevance of experience in a variety of capacity development activities on public procurement and related topics.
Familiarity with UN organizations.
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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