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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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THE INFORMATION RELATING TO YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE MUST BE COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE

Organizational Setting

UTF/BRA/083/BRA – “New productive and social organization of Brazilian family agriculture - a necessity”.

Reporting Lines

Gustavo Chianca, Assistant to the Representative at FAO Brazil - Programme

Technical Focus

Technically subsidize the implementation in Brazil of the international program of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) called "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" (GIAHS), developing specific technical products that will subsidize the actions of the Secretariat of Family Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, with regard to promoting the program and systematizing the experience of the 1st Brazilian GIAHS application.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Survey and systematize information on traditional agricultural systems and the GIAHS program, in Brazil and worldwide.

  • Carry out studies, with specific information gathering on the experience of the 1st Brazilian application to the GIAHS program, the case of the "Traditional Agricultural System of the Pickers of Evergreen Flowers\: the touch-tree field, biodiversity and transhumance in the Serra do Espinhaço Meridional", located in Minas Gerais.

  • Carry out dialogues and interviews with stakeholders (national and international) involved with this theme via the Internet or, when necessary, in person\: companies, technical or academic specialists and farmers' cooperatives.

  • Carry out specialized training for MAPA technicians and federal agencies that are partners of the MAPA, based on the results found.

  • Present the results of this consultancy in relevant forums during the term of the contract.

  • Prepare meetings with general coordination and legal advice from the MAPA, when necessary.

  • Prepare field days for recognition, articulation, interviews and primary data collection in the mentioned locations of products estabilished in TOR.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING\:

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in international cooperation for sustainable rural development or agrobiodiversity or sociobiodiversity.

  • At least limited knowledge of English language (level B)

  • Brazilian Nationality
FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships

  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

    Technical/Functional Skills

  • Knowledge of the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) programme called "Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems" (GIAHS).

  • Knowledge about traditional agricultural systems in Brazil or in other countries.

  • Previous experiences in the thematic area of this Vacancy Announcement.

  • Knowledge of national and international institutions working for the protection, recognition or promotion of Traditional Agricultural Systems.

  • Experience in institutional programs or local initiatives aimed at the promotion and conservation of traditional agricultural systems is desirable.

THE INFORMATION RELATING TO YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE MUST BE COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE


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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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