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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
  • 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

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

Organizational Setting

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices:

· advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
· provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
i. assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
ii. position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
iii. ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations, the academe and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, mechanization and modernization through improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

The position will be located in Mandaluyong, Philippines (with field missions to Isabela and Cagayan Province).


Reporting Lines

The Social Safeguards and Gender Specialist will directly report to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and will work in close collaboration with the Team Coordinators and the Programme Management Specialist.


Technical Focus

The Social Safeguards and Gender Specialist will be assigned under the FAO Philippines Country Programming Framework Outcome 1, specifically, under the Anticipatory Action and Livelihood Restoration Programme. The Specialist will provide technical support in project coordination and in the implementation of Anticipatory Action and Livelihood Restoration projects.


Tasks and responsibilities

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:

• Implement actions established in the project Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) and the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), ensuring gender – responsive and socially inclusive approaches are integrated.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with environmental, social, gender and inclusion safeguards.
• Support small farmers and other people at risk of being left behind by ensuring equitable participation and benefit-sharing, particularly for women and vulnerable groups.
• Develop measurable management indicators for social safeguards, including gender equality, social inclusion, stakeholder participation, grievance management and protection of people at risk of being left behind; integrate these indicators into project monitoring and reporting systems; ensure their consistent application across project activities; analyse results to identify compliance gaps and emerging risks; and recommend and follow up on appropriate corrective actions.
• Mainstream ESS, gender equality, and social inclusion into capacity – building activities and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data related to social safeguards and gender, ensuring inclusive data collection.
• Review and provide inputs on communication products and visibility materials to ensure that social safeguards, gender equality and social inclusion considerations are accurately reflected, with particular emphasis on the equitable participation and contributions of women and people at risk of being left behind in project activities.
• Provide technical inputs for project reports and ensure compliance to ESS and gender equality framework and policy of the FAO.
• Undertake additional tasks as required.


FAO Standards and guidelines:

• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:


Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Natural Resources Management, Forestry, Agriculture, Rural Development, or other sustainable development related studies.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in implementing FAO, government, or donor-funded projects with components of environmental and social safeguards, anticipatory action and humanitarian response, climate-resilient agriculture and other rural development projects.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipino
• A national of the Philippines or a legal resident with a valid work permit


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)


Selection Criteria

  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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 additional employment opportunities 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.

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

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.

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

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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