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Crop Guarantee Program Specialist- TR 017

Remote | Brazil

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Remote | Brazil
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: 2024-12-09

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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 person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
  • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

UTF/BRA/089/BRA
The project objective is to contribute to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The outcome is to implement differentiated policies and programs that improve the capacities of the national government, local and family farmers in areas such as ATER (rural extension and technical advisory services), Credit Programs, land access and governance, access to markets and the strengthening of cooperativism.


Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.


Technical Focus

Study aimed at subsidizing the General Coordination of the Crop Guarantee in the evaluation of the compliance of the municipal public managers and the designated inspection technicians, according to the guidelines established in Ordinance No. 42, of December 7, 2012, presenting detailed analyses and proposing improvement mechanisms to optimize the procedures for evaluating production losses within the scope of the Crop Guarantee Program.


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform documentary analysis and review of Ordinance No. 42/2012 and other normative documents relevant to the understanding of the established requirements and procedures;
• Perform analysis of the documents posted in the Crop Guarantee Management System (SGGS) sent by municipal public managers and inspection technicians to verify compliance with the guidelines established in the legislation;
• Perform analysis of these documents generating data on the application and compliance with these regulations in the different municipalities adhered to identify trends, gaps and areas for improvement;
• Perform technical analysis on regulatory best practices and ways to improve the program;
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of this standard, along with specific recommendations for its improvement;
• Prepare a proposal to be presented to the Crop Guarantee Management Committee, with regard to the improvement of this regulation;
• Participate in seminars, workshops, meetings and meetings on topics related to family farming, Crop Guarantee;
• Participate in meetings and present the partial and final results of the products, when requested by SAF/MDA managers;
• To provide technical support for the actions developed on the subject of consulting with the agencies involved.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING\:


Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Agricultural Sciences, according to the table of areas of knowledge of CAPES/CNPq.
• Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in projects, programs and public policies aimed at family farming
• Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese;
• National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience with the Crop Guarantee Program or Public Policy Management in Public Institutions/Agencies, and Technical Assistance and Rural Extension. Rural development.


ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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  • 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.
  • 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.

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
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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• 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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