Job Posting : 18/Apr/2019
Closure Date : 02/May/2019, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAO INDIA
Job Type : Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location
: India-New Delhi
Duration: Up to 11 Months on WAE Basis
Post Number: N/A
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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 Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming Systems in the North East
(FOCUS) Project (UTF/IND/196/IND) will address the issues facing jhum
cultivation through better jhum cultivation practices that are more
productive and sustainable, creating an ecological balance and translating
into extension of the cultivation cycle by one to two years, with longer
fallow periods (up to 15 years). It will also support jhum farming households
in adopting alternative farming systems, particularly sedentary farming. Along
with more productive wet-terrace rice fields and improved livestock systems,
the project will enhance farmers’ incomes, reduce pressure on natural
resources and increase resilience to climate change. As farmers move to more
market-orientated production, the project will support improved market access
and value chain development.
The Technical Assistance (TA) by FAO responds directly to practical
ramifications of the economic transition and rural sector processes under way
in the state of Mizoram. The Technical Assistance will combine
gender-sensitive professional support and institution building, in tune with
local stages of development in the rural sector, with research and
information-sharing. This TA consultancy will make optimum use of FAO’s
accumulated experience and know-how (technical aspects of SALT, TRC, animal
husbandry, crop productivity and process/training methodologies) on farmer
education and farmer institutions at local, state and national levels, as
well as the Asia region.
The TA will improve the development and delivery of agriculture and
animal husbandry knowledge by designing training materials and curricula
tailor-made for introducing innovative methodologies. Training will be
targeted at farmers as a mechanism to introduce improved agronomic and animal
husbandry practices based on existing social and institutional stakeholders,
issues and challenges - e.g., jhum, social mobilization, gender equity,
community organization and group formation, in particular the Village
Councils (VCs).
Reporting Lines
Under the direct supervision of the FAOR, India, technical guidance of
the Lead Technical Officer and in close collaboration with other consultants
and counterparts, the consultant will provide technical inputs on curriculum
develpement.
Technical Focus
Expertise in Curriculum Development.
Tasks and responsibilities
The consultant will undertake the following duties:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of
the recruitment process application, interview, processing) Please note
that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an
educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list Only
language proficiency certificates from UN
accredited external providers and/or FAO language official
examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of
knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications Candidates
should upload language certificate/s when submitting their application. For
further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please
refer to the Conditions page For more
information, visit the FAO
employment website
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website
at Jobs at FAO and complete your online
profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications
received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
Vacancies will be removed from the
recruitment portal at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline
for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application
well before the deadline
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