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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
The FAO Representation on Bangladesh was established in 1978, and since then it supports country’s efforts in agriculture, food, forestry, fisheries, livestock, rural development, and climate change. Bangladesh, home to the world's most densely populated flood-plain delta, faces fast population growth, dwindling land resources, natural disasters and global climate change, as well as rising prices of food, fuel, and fertilizer. Despite these challenges, the country's farmers and fishers are remarkably resilient.
The FAO Representation in Bangladesh will start implementation of “Building capacity of local farmers to support school feeding in selected Upazilas of Sylhet, Bangladesh” project in April, 2025. The project will seek to improve food production with the goal of enhancing school feeding systems, and promoting sustainable local markets for diverse and nutritious foods. Schoolchildren will benefit from improved nutrition and food security, and farmers will be able to produce higher quantities of quality food and effectively market their products. Assistance for relevant government agencies and various committees will support a longer-term institutionalization, ensuring that the target population will have access to nutritious and fresh food on a regular basis.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will be working under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Bangladesh and direct supervision of the International Team Leader / Senior Technical Advisor.
Technical focus
The incumbent will lead the implementation of different activities under the “Building capacity of local farmers to support school feeding in selected Upazilas of Sylhet, Bangladesh” project.
The position is offered at SC10.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Liaison with the project counterparts World Food Programme (WFP) and Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), Department of Agriculture Extension and Department of Livestock Services as well as with the relevant representatives of the schools.
• Organize and co-facilitate workshops and meetings on project activities, outputs and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate day to day cooperation between the local government institutions and other stakeholders.
• Support work plan development and communicate the project activities, outputs and outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Support organisation of the project inception workshop in close coordination with WFP.
• Provide support to the field team on the project activities, outputs and outcomes and implementation modalities.
• Draft project reports, concept notes, letters etc. with adequate quality.
• In cooperation with M&E Specialist, contribute to the monitoring plan preparation and undertake monitoring missions are required.
• Contribute to preparation of project-related reports, communication materials and related documentation.
Perform other related duties assigned by the National Project Coordinator.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in economics, management, agribusiness, agronomy, agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, development studies or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in economics, management, agribusiness/agronomy, agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, development studies or related area of work.
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Bangladesh.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Excellent people skills – ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds, including UN Agencies, Government and NGOs.
• Experience in working with projects implemented by consortia of national and international organizations and in-depth understanding of potential challenges.
• Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to deliver outputs by agreed deadlines, sometimes at very short notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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.
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HOW TO APPLY
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