Organizational Setting
FAO Azerbaijan Partnership and Liaison Office, in close cooperation with the government and its in-line Ministries/Agencies, contributes to the sustainable agri-food systems, and supports the government with addressing issues food security, agriculture and rural development, natural resource management in the country. FAO’s technical assistance, provided mainly through projects, includes institution building, development of knowledge and competencies, and exchange of experience among FAO member countries.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative of FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Azerbaijan, the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), REU Policy Officer, direct operational supervision of the AFAOR Azerbaijan and in close consultation with the project team, the National Specialist on Farm Level Sustainability Indicators will specifically carry out the following functions.
Technical Focus
The National Specialist on Farmer Scoring System Enhancement will provide technical expertise to review and align the farmer scoring system with international best practices, propose feasible new sustainability indicators, and support the development of an improved and integrated scoring framework.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Under the leadership of the International Expert and in close coordination with the LTO and national expert(s), gather feedback on the farmer scoring system and its alignment with international best practices in farmer scoring and review the current scoring system, including the analysis of methodology, criteria, sub-criteria, data sources and implementation tools.
• With the support of LTO and experts, gather inputs on potential additional indicators (e.g., related to orchards, livestock, aquaculture/fisheries, etc.) and prepare a consolidated document of proposed new indicators, in close coordination with the International Expert, LTO, and government counterparts. This will strengthen the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of farmer sustainability, including sector-specific aspects such as orchards, livestock, and fisheries.
• Ensure that the proposed indicators are feasible in the national context and can be integrated in the existing scoring framework.
• Based on the above, develop the documents listed Expected Outputs below.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations for next steps
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced degree in Agricultural Science, Rural Development, Economics, Political Science, Environmental Economics, Geography or related field
• Seven years of work experience in agricultural development projects, preferably with international organizations or government agencies.
• Working knowledge of English, fluency in Azerbaijani
• National of Azerbaijan or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners developing effective working relationships
• Experience with UN system is considered an asset.