International Legislation Specialist

Ankara

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Ankara
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- FETUR
Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Turkey is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing food security, agriculture and rural development priorities in the country. The main aim of the FAO country office, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist government 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.

FAO is implementing an EU funded project\: ââAgricultural Implication for Ecosystem Based Adaptation (EBA) to Climate Change in Steppe Ecosystems (GCP/TUR/063/EC)â. The project is implemented in partnership the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MFAL) of Turkey.

Technical Focus

Ecosystem based adaptation (EBA) in steppe ecosystem, EBA interventions in improving the agricultural implications, legislation, agro-environmental schemes and their reflection into the countryâs regulations come together as the technical focus for this assignment.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia and FAO Representative in Turkey, direct supervision of Programme Officer, the technical guidance of SEC Forestry officer, SEC Agricultural Officer, and the Project Coordinators/Chief Technical Adviser, the consultant will perform the following tasks\:

Tasks and responsibilities

Review project document and provide input to the implementation of the project activities in overall;
Assist in developing a strategy in strengthening the institutional capacity to plan and implement EBA in Anatolian Steppe Ecosystems
Review and assess the existing legislative environment in order to provide international perspective of other countries
Provide inputs for the introduction of EBA in the national agricultural policies;
Asses the gap analysis undertaken and institutional mapping exercises conducted with relevant government departments and research institutions;
Provide inputs to the regular coordination meetings, Project Steering Committee (PSC);
Prepare reports on how to incorporate EBA into national policies;
Liaise with the project team in providing the efficient coordination during the implementation
Provide assistance for the replication phase and to the documentation of the EBA information background;
Act as a resource person in the workshops and meetings during the project implementation;
Carry out other relevant tasks in the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Education\: Advanced university degree in law, social sciences and relevant area.
Experience\:
A minimum of seven yearsâ relevant professional experience, including\:
Ability to developing a strategy to strengthen the institutional capacity;
Extensive knowledge of international legislative environments;
Experience in the area of government and research institutions;
Experience in application of gap analysis undertaken and institutional mapping exercises;
A good understanding of how to incorporate EBA into national policies;
Experience in designing and implementing legislative reports;
Must have a high level of computer literacy (competent in MS Office) and good report writing skills.
Language\: Working knowledge of English (C level) and another limited knowledge of UN language

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects;
Ability to work in a team;

Selection Criteria

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
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.
Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org

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This vacancy is now closed.