National Specialist in Value chain

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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Organizational Setting

FAO launched the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative in 2021 to address the current and emerging challenges, to promote inclusive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable agrifood systems through the development of Special Agricultural Products (SAPs). The sustainable development of SAP value chains can contribute to higher food security, healthy diets, improved livelihoods, and economic growth that protects biodiversity and environmental integrity. OCOP aims to optimize positive components of agrifood system, minimize negative impact and maximize integrated agricultural profits under current and existing challenges. OCOP will mainstream the thematic areas including sustainable production, storage, processing, and marketing of the selected SAPs, using relevant technologies, innovations, and enablers to achieve sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
This project Scaling the Implementation of the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative funded by the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC) will scale up the implementation of the OCOP initiative based on the experience and the lessons learned from the project “Innovative Approaches for Better Plant Production (FMM/GLO/177/MUL)” implemented during October 2022- 31 December 2023. This subprogramme will contribute to the FAO Umbrella Programme (PGM/MUL/2022-2025/OCOP) which is formulated to apply a programmatic approach in the implementation of the OCOP initiative and covers all field projects on OCOP. This project will help countries leverage their unique potential and identify the SAPs adapted to their specific agroecological production systems and linked to national or cultural heritage, ensuring improved access to stable local, national, regional and global markets, and acting as a key entry point for reaching their defined priorities.

Reporting Lines

The National Specialist will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative and the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer.

Technical Focus

The National Specialist will be supporting value chain analysis, creating training materials, and developing national strategies for SAP production.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the organization and participate at the project inception workshop to raise awareness, discuss with the stakeholders the project objectives, and validate the training and extension areas and implementation modalities.
• Contribute to the development of the detailed workplan for the implementation of the project activities in the project country.
• Contribute to the establishment of the OCOP Coordination Mechanism in the project country through the National Task Force to support the implementation of the OCOP initiative.
• Liaise with the international value chain consultant and support the value chain analysis of SAP development in the project country and the draft report.
• Prepare training materials (program, presentations and other handing-out materials), organize and participate at the trainings/workshops and other capacity building activities on sustainable SAP production for smallholders, family farmers and other value chain actors.
• Assist the development of a draft national strategy/sectoral plan/guidelines/standard for SAP development in the project country
• Assist the formulation of concept notes and proposals for resource mobilization.
• Undertake field missions as and when required.
• Participate in the project workshops, trainings and policy dialogues at national, regional and global levels.
• Prepare monthly reports on activities undertaken, problems faced and possible solutions.
• Contribute to the organization of the Final Workshop to discuss the way forward.
• Contribute to the draft terminal report of the project.
• Carry out any other activities relevant to this assignment

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Agriculture or any relevant field
• Minimum of 08 years of relevant experience in Agricultural Project Management
• Working knowledge of English and French
• Be a national from Algeria or have a valid work permit in the country.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in training and extension in sustainable plant production
• Extent and relevance of experience in Project Coordination
• Extent and relevance of experience in green production of selected SAP in project country would be an asset
• Familiarity with UN policy and procedures is an asset.

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).
• 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.
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• 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

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