Organizational Setting
The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the 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.ย
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative and the Assistant FAO Representative in Georgia and under direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator; also in in close collaboration with the staff of FAO Representation and projects, under the direct technical supervision from the international consultant on rural development.
Technical Focusย
The technical focus of the assignment is focused on supporting the implementation of the Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy of Georgia 2021-2027 through increased competitiveness of agriculture and enhanced inclusiveness in rural development policies.
A second focus of the assignment, closely related to the above mentioned one, is related to the support to the local LIGs in the preparation of their Community Development Action Plans (activity from 1.1. to 1.6).
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Provide The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (MEPA) and the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (MRDI) and the respective relevant departments and agencies with technical advice and support regarding rural development issues
โข ย ย Assist MEPA and MRDI to establish a Policy Working Group (PWG) on rural development and provide support in the preparation and implementation of PWG meetingsย
โข ย ย Network with other projects, UNDP and other donorsโ initiative on rural Development for the coordination of the RD ongoing activities in Georgia
โข ย ย Collect data on existing rural development initiatives and activities in Georgia and analyse experiences from other countries with a specific focus on the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Pillar II and the measure of the EU Regional Development Policy supporting rural areas
โข ย ย Oversee the implementation of the pilot initiatives promoted within the project and extract policy options for policy makingย
โข ย ย Support the preparation of policy briefs and analysis providing empirical evidence for successful models of rural development
โข ย ย Other duties as required
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย University Degree in Agroeconomy, Economy, Social Science or related field
โข ย ย 5 years of relevant experience in rural development at the national or international levelย
โข ย ย Working knowledge of English and Georgian
โข ย ย National of Georgia
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
ย
โข ย ย Communication skills to facilitate dialogue within the MEPA, MRDI and amongst different ministries.
โข ย ย Good technical skills and experience in Rural Development related aspects, including institution building
โข ย ย Availability to work overtime when required
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ย ย For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ย ย Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.ย