Agroecology and Food Systems Advisor

Reference #	104/08/2023/Agro&FoodSystemsAdvisor/SuATI/New Delhi
Project	Support of Agroecological Transformation Processes in India (SuATI) - Global Project Transformation of Food Systems
Position	Agroecology and Food Systems Advisor (Internal designation for use: Food Security Advisor)
Band	4
Location	New Delhi
How to Apply: Please send your application in GIZ application form https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/28418.html along with the following to hr-india@giz.de with the reference number in the subject line. a statement of suitability for this position expected salary and notice period A maximum of 2 pages notes on one of the topics given below: What are crucial success factors for a multi-stakeholder partnership on food systems transformation?   Or   What could be your strategy strengthening partnerships between India and Germany on Agroecology and Food Systems on different levels and what are key areas for both countries to learn from each other?

• Support development and institutionalization of multistakeholder platforms and partnerships on Agroecology and Food Systems.
• Support knowledge management and communication on the AE Lighthouse and TES.
• Handling the implementation of flexible funds under the Lighthouse in coordination with Indian government partners and BMZ.
  

• Support the strategic dialogue under the Lighthouse, including the set-up of a high-level working group, with Indian and German government partners. Support regular information flows between both sides.  
• Conceptualise and organise event formats under the Lighthouse with a wide variety of stakeholders from civil society, academia, government, and private sector, including their follow-up and documentation, and represent the Lighthouse at high-level public events. 
• Coordinate implementation of small-scale projects through a flexible funding mechanism under the Lighthouse, including administration of national and international short-term consultancy contracts and grant agreements.
• Foster exchange networks and manage partnerships with other implementation organisations under the Lighthouse, namely the development bank KfW and IFAD.
• Ensure synergy and complementarity of Lighthouse activities with the overall Indo-German technical and financial cooperation portfolio, as well as the overarching Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development. 
• Support in results-based monitoring and knowledge management under the Lighthouse, including monitoring of aggregated impacts. 
• In close cooperation with the SuATI PR & Communication specialist, develop and implement communication and PR products that communicate the Lighthouse narrative, progress and impacts and raise awareness and interest of the public and private sector regarding agroecology.

• Support the set-up of a Transformative Initiative in India including process advise on institutional structure, membership, activities and facilitation of collective action.
• Provide senior advisory services to enhance leadership and facilitation capacities of the TI for an inclusive process for food systems transformation in India with engagement of a wide range of stakeholders.
• Support the content-related and logistical preparation of high-level events and meetings together with the TI.
• Administer and manage grants and consultancy contracts in the area of food systems transformation and capacity building for the transformative initiative.
• Support the contribution and presentation of the TI in high-level national and international events, including South-South exchange format.
• Support processes of knowledge sharing within the TI, between the TI and the GIZ project portfolio in India as well as with the TIs in Zambia and Malawi.

• Support in other coordination and project management tasks as and when required.
• Support the internal capacity building and knowledge exchange on agroecology and food systems within the GIZ projects in India.

• Post-graduate degree in the field of agricultural or nutritional sciences.
• At least 8 years of relevant work experience post qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the development sector.
• Previous work experience with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmBH is an advantage.
• Long-term professional experience in working on sustainable food systems, including significant experience in international agriculture, food and nutritional policy discourses.
• Professional experiences in working with multi-stakeholder processes and partnerships in the agriculture and food sector.
• Demonstrable excellent advisory, facilitation and presentation skills, very quick comprehension, and a very good strategic understanding of policy formulation, negotiation, and implementation processes within the field of food systems, agriculture, food and nutrition security.
• Very good knowledge of international processes in the field of food systems, agricultural and food policy, proven experience in organizational development, public sector reform and change management.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, political sensitivity, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Very good organizational skills as well as prioritization capabilities in a fast paced, dynamic environment, experience in the organization of strategic outreach events as well as ability to work in structured ways of working with a pronounced service orientation toward government partners.
• Ability to translate technical content into easily understandable messages for diverse audiences.
• Personal skills: reliable and dependable commitment, flexible
• Social skills: Working in changing teams in changing roles. Excellent cooperation with internal and external partners. 

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• GIZ supports Work-Life Balance.
• GIZ promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
• Please note that those individuals who have completed a consultancy assignment with GIZ in less than 6 months prior to the intended start date for this position will not be shortlisted due to organisational policy.

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