National Agriculture Value Chain Expert at FAO, Mandaluyong, Philippines

Deadline: 08 July 2023

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of National Agriculture Value Chain Expert in Mandaluyong, Philippines. The duration of this post is 6 months.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Key Job Responsibilities

The National Agriculture Value Chain Expert will perform the following functions-

• Lead the strategic planning to ensure optimal FAO positioning in the preparation of the proposal on Strengthening Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) in the Philippines.
• Lead the writing of the FAO component of the proposal on Strengthening Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) in the Philippines, including the enhancement of the initial concept note and other relevant documents that may be required, and ensure appropriate integration into the Joint Proposal document.
• With support from FAO Philippines, liaise with WFP, concerned government counterparts, resource partners and other stakeholders, including conduct of relevant consultation activities.
• With guidance from FAO Philippines, build relations with key partners, including senior officials, to support advocacy of FAO HGSF initiative.
• Document all meetings and agreements, as necessary.
• Provide FAO management with strategic inputs on key developments pertaining to HGSF in the country and identify other emerging opportunities for potential FAO support and resource mobilization and develop relevant concept note/s.
• Prepare progress and final reports, technical briefers, talking points and other communications materials in support of the initiative.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must have:

• The candidate must have an Advanced University Degree in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Rural Development or other related fields.
• At least 12 year’s professional and practical experience in the planning and implementation of rural development programmes/projects at the field level.
• Working knowledge of English and Tagalog.
• Nationality of Philippines or a legal resident in the country.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications through online process.

For more information, visit FAO.