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Value Chain Development Specialist

Peshāwar

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Peshāwar
  • Grade: All levels - NPP - National Project Personnel - Local Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Logistics
    • Sustainable trade and development
    • Transport and Distribution
    • FAPAK
  • Closing Date: Closed

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

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational Setting

This position is located in FAO Project Office Peshawar, Pakistan. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an 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

This position is based in the FAO office Peshawar with frequent travel to the filed. The incumbent will report to the Project coordinator and International Project Coordinator under the overall supervision of FAO Representative in Pakistan and in close coordination with Assistant FAO Representative (Program/ Administration) and Program Officer Resilience.

Technical Focus
  • Identify and analyse the potential beneficiaries /groups (FFS, WOS, FBS, LFFS) formed /strengthened under the previous FATA program for their involvement in the value chain development activities of the project.
  • Develop strategy for the promotion of agri-business/enterprise in selected Merged Districts of KP.
  • Work for formation and strengthening of the Producer Marketing Groups (PMGs)
  • Prepare guidelines and strategies for market accepted/viable and consumers’ preferred innovative commodities packing and packaging with focus on the identified value chain models
Tasks and responsibilities
  • Lead the team of value chain associates and farmer’s field schools facilitator and providing technical backstopping to the team.
  • .Review the value chain study conducted by FAO under its previous program and devise strategy for its implementation of the prioritized value chains in the targeted agencies
  • Conduct market mapping/assessment for the promotion of value chain activities in line with the recommendation of the value chain study of FAO;
  • Assist in establishment of a viable market information system
  • Identify, analyse and recommend the resources, skills and capacities of small farmers of the Merged Districts of KP under each commodity regarding procurement of quality/certified inputs and production of fruits and vegetables;
  • Identify and compile recommendations for the capacity development of producers and associations to access financial and other services and resources.
  • Analyse the current livelihoods practices and income generating occupations of the target communities/groups/associations and suggest socially acceptable, and economically viable approaches/techniques for sustainable and diversified income generating options
  • Develop linkages of PMGs with markets, individuals and other groups for strengthen public private partnership for sale and purchase of value added agricultural products
  • Build linkages with other value chain development partners/actors in the Merged Districts of KP for synergies and complementarities.
  • Any others assignment given by the supervisor within the area of expertise.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Masters in Agriculture Economics/MBA in marketing /Agribusiness/ value chain development.

  • Ten years relevant working experience with well reputed government or private organizations.

  • A working knowledge of the English language and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is essential.

  • National of Pakistan
FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships

  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
  • Experience in the development of value chains in high value crops/livestock and farmers group marketing organizations;

  • Experience in similar settings would be considered a distinct asset

  • Understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO would be considered an added asset.

  • Should have an extensive experience in communication and diffusion strategies and techniques, reporting and documentation.

  • Should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in both English, Urdu and Pashto.

  • Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skills

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact\: Careers@fao.org
  • 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 additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

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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