Local Municipal Specialist

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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 person 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 position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative for Georgia, and the direct supervision of Technical Advisor (Rural Development Officer), in coordination with the Field Activity Coordinator and in close collaboration with the project team, the staff of FAO Representation and other FAO projects.

Technical Focus

The technical focus of the assignment is focused on supporting the project GCP/GEO/031/AUS on „Inclusive Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture“ (2023-2027) and implementation of the Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy of Georgia 2021-2027 through increased competitiveness of agriculture and enhanced inclusiveness in rural development policies.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the project team with project implementation on the ground.
• Support coordinating the project activities in target communities, including in liaising with local municipal focal points in Martvili and Chokhatauri;
• Support project team missions in the region, including organizing meetings with LIGs, municipality representatives, performing logistics and secretarial tasks;
• Support to disseminate information on project activities to target community members;
• Support the implementation of small-scale investment support and community support schemes through collecting data, conducting outreach activities, and supporting monitoring activities;
• Provide support in filling and submitting application forms for community support and small-scale investment support scheme;
• Support the project team in facilitating the review of the implementation of Community Development Action Plans
• Support preparation of the trainings, workshops and meetings on site;
• Perform monitoring activities when and as required in line with the monitoring plan;
• Support with coordination and monitoring of project activities under LoA with the Georgian Farmers’ Association (GFA);
• Support in ensuring the integration of gender, youth and social inclusion elements into field activities with guidance from the National Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant;
• Support implementation of the project field activities;
• Carry out other relevant tasks.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, economy, public policy, international development or a related field;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in agriculture, rural development, project coordination, field monitoring or other relevant fields at national level;
• Working knowledge of English (level C)
• National of Georgia or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge of agricultural production methods

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience with mobilizing and working with rural communities and farmers.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale development projects is an asset.
• Strong understanding of land governance, tenure systems, and legal frameworks related to land administration.
• Good understanding of farmer’s basic production conditions.
• Experience working with international organizations, government agencies and development partners is an asset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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.
• 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 http://www.whed.net/
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• 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 http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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