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Overview of position
UNDP and FAO in Libya are collaborating to develop opportunities for value addition within agro-food value chains to support incomes and livelihoods of communities and women in the South of Libya. The National Agro-food Processing Consultant will support the joint effort through its preliminary phases, beginning by assessing the agriculture production situation in villages in South of Libya, identifying potential market-oriented value addition activities that can be implemented by village associations, and designing a pilot project to initiate one such activity.

The National Agro-food Processing Consultant will work under the guidance and direction of an International Agro-food Processing Expert and will have the primary responsibility to collect data and carryout interviews in the field to support the analysis, decision-making and outputs of the International Expert.

Reporting lines: the consultant will work closely with the senior international consultant on value chain and will report to UNDP Project Manager with close coordination with the Head of Office, FAO Representation in Libya.
 
Role objectives
  1. MAIN TASKS

1)         Support a mapping of producer associations / cooperatives in villages (Mantikat) , including mapping of women’s associations in the South of Libya

The mapping exercise of villages in South of Libya is intended to better understand a) what associations exist and what economic activities are they engaged in; b) mission / objectives of the associations; c) main agriculture products and production levels of the associations; d) constraints faced; e) existing capacity gaps through capacity assessment and f) ideas from the association members on what could be done differently, specifically opportunities for value addition of agriculture products.

The National Consultant will conduct field data collection under the guidance of the International Expert, using tools and methods such as Key Informant interviews, focus group discussions, surveys or others, as well as collecting secondary data such as production, population and trade records. Data must be disaggregated by gender and age, with special attention to capturing the views of women. 

2)         Support the identification of market-oriented value addition opportunities

The National Consultant with help investigate opportunities for value addition of agro-food products produced by selected Mantikat mapped in Objective #1. Value addition can range from new post-harvest handling methods that upgrade the existing product (such as innovative packing, storage, grading, marketing, etc) to transformation into new products and/or commercialization of by-products.

In close collaboration and in support of the International Expert, the National Consultant will,
  • Collect data and information pertaining to specific value chain activities (i.e. date palm processing) and help conduct a rapid value chain assessment, namely prices and costs data, men and women value chain actors and linkages along the chain, and helping to identify gaps where interventions or upgrades can lead to improvements,
  • Collect data and information on end-market demand for potential value-added products
  • Conduct scoping, surveying or data collection as needed regarding the potential value addition activity
  • Consult with local stakeholders as needed, including validating ideas and proposals.
  • Provide inputs to a pilot project design to be formulated by the International Expert based on the above outputs.

  1. DELIVERABLES
Deliverables
 		 Review and Approval Required
Progress report including:
  • working plan (monthly)
  • Progress reports, including lesson learnt and challenge, recommendations (monthly report)
  • Timesheet (monthly)
  • Any recommendations for follow-up or adjustment.
 To be approved by the Project Manager
 

 
Project reporting
Reporting to the Project Manager
Key competencies CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

 Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of United Nations in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
 Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

 Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
 A team player with good interpersonal skills
 Ability to practice courtesy and diplomacy with high rank officials.
 Time management skills.
 Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
 Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
 Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
 Building support and political acumen
 Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
 Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
 Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

5. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION:

 University degree in food technology, agriculture, or post-harvest technology or other field combined with relevant experience (A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of experienced may be accepted).

EXPERIENCE:

 Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience relevant to agro-food processing and value chain development;
 Proven experience in community-based development and project formulation;
 Preference for candidates familiar with the local context, village networks and/or knowledge of prior project activities in the region;
 Fluency in Arabic, professional competency in written and spoke English are required.

DUTY STATION:
The Consultant will be home based, Libya, with the possibility to travel to the municipalities in West and South region, and Tunis, Tunisia for short missions (based on approval by supervisor).

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
• An understanding of and ability to abide by the values of the United Nations.
• Awareness and sensitivity in working with people of various cultural and social backgrounds.
Team management
This field does not require management field 
Further information
PAYMENT MODALITIES:
Payment to the consultant will be made upon satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables.
Criteria  Weight Max. Point
Technical Competency 70
University degree in food technology, agriculture, or post-harvest technology or other field combined with relevant experience (A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of experienced may be accepted). 15
  • Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience relevant to agro-food processing and value chain development;
  • Proven experience in community-based development and project formulation;
  • Preference for candidates familiar with the local context, village networks and/or knowledge of prior project activities in the region.
 40
Strong written and spoken Arabic 5
Very good knowledge of English 10
Total Technical Score 70

 
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