Job Description - Tactical-operational planning Specialist-TR007 (2500919)Job PostingDate Posted: 09/Apr/2025Closure Date24/Apr/2025, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FLBRA - FAO Representation in BrasilJob TypeNon-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Duration: 11 monthsIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device.FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values.FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.Organizational SettingThe project objective is to contribute to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The outcome is to implement differentiated policies and programs that improve the capacities of the national government, local and family farmers in areas such as ATER (rural extension and technical advisory services), Credit Programs, land access and governance, access to markets and the strengthening of cooperativism.Reporting LinesThe incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.Technical FocusTo contribute to the qualification and improvement of the propositions of the National Council for Sustainable Rural Development – CONDRAF, through a proposal for tactical-operational planning, which subsidizes the Council's performance in its objective of inspecting, monitoring and proposing guidelines for the formulation and implementation of public policies for the Brazilian rural, in line with the themes that guide the lines of action of the MDA (family farming, traditional peoples and communities, youth and rural women, supply, productive organization, agroecology, cooperativism, among others).Tasks and ResponsibilitiesSupport the team of the Executive Secretariat of Condraf to present, in advance, the methodologies of the events to be held.Provide technical support to present and discuss the consultancy's products.Provide technical support with strategic actors to gather information and present partial results.Prepare and deliver the products provided for in this call for expression of interest.Prepare reports of face-to-face and virtual events with the participation of Condraf members and Permanent Committees.To subsidize the Executive Secretariat of Condraf with information in the process of preparing the proposal for the Council's tactical and operational plan.Provide technical support with the MDA superintendencies in the states as established in this call of expressions of interest.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:University degree in Agricultural Sciences or Human Sciences, according to the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge.Minimum professional experience of 08 (eight) years with sustainable rural development or territorial development and governance projects; management and institutional planning of government agencies and moderation and reporting of face-to-face and virtual events.Working knowledge of English and Portuguese.National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit.FAO Core CompetenciesPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFAO 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).Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. 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