Needs Assessment Consultant
Georgetown
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Georgetown
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Malaria, Tuberculosis and other infectious diseases
- FLGUY
- Closing Date: Closed
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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
The FAO country office is headed by an FAO Representative, and its main aim is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition. In Guyana, the office plays a major role in providing technical and other assistance towards the development of the agricultural sector. Under the Green Climate Fund Readiness and preparatory support project the foundation is being set for strategic climate change interventions in the Agricultural Sector.
Reporting Lines
The Consultant will report to Dr. Gillian Smith, FAO Representative. The Consultant will work under the technical supervision of Statistician in the Barbados Sub-regional Office, supported by the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) in the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, in close collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the FAO Country Representative, the National Project Coordinator and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Technical Focus The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) of Guyana has requested technical assistance from FAO to prepare a Strategic Plan for Agricultural and Rural Statistics (SPARS). In accordance with national priorities and plans for agriculture, the SPARS proposes a long-term direction for the improvement of agricultural and rural statistics in Guyana. It establishes the vision and mission for the agricultural statistical system, set strategic goals and outputs and outline concrete plan of action and assessment of resources required for its implementation The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a National Needs Assessment reviewing strengths and weaknesses of the MoA agricultural statistics program, including SDG data and capacity gap, in the context of the Green State Development Strategy: Vision 2040 (GSDS), together with recommendations for the improvement of the program. Tasks and responsibilities
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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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