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Food Systems, Livelihoods, and NRM Specialist

Food Systems, Livelihoods, and NRM Specialist

Job Posting: April 2, 2024

Closure Date: April 17, 2024, 12:59:00 AM

Organizational Unit: FAINS – FAO Representation in Indonesia

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location: Indonesia-Jakarta

Duration: 40 working days

Grade Level: N/A

Organizational Setting:

The FAO Representation in Indonesia is working on a project titled “Sustainable Livestock Production to Support Resilient Food Systems, Environment and Rural Livelihoods in Indonesia,” supported by the Global Environment Facility under the GEF-8 Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP). FAO is seeking a Food Systems, Livelihoods, and NRM Specialist to support this project.

Reporting Lines: Under the overall administrative supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), the specialist will support the National PPG Coordinator and International Project Design Expert in providing relevant information on social situations, stakeholders mapping, and environmental and social safeguards assessment of the proposed project.

Technical Focus:

The specialist will focus on agriculture, animal husbandry, natural resources management, social sciences, or any related field.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct an analytical characterization of how the livestock sector interacts with other elements of livelihood, farming, food, and landscape management systems in the target geographies.
• Assess the contribution of the livestock sector to social, economic, nutrition, and resilience benefits to livelihood systems, considering differences among socioeconomic groups and genders.
• Recommend management options for farming, food, and landscape systems that optimize global environmental benefits and food system sustainability.
• Define and generate baseline and target values for SMART indicators for use in the project results framework and M&E system related to NRM systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in animal husbandry, agriculture, natural resources management, social sciences, or any related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in food systems analysis, NRM management, especially in Indonesia.
• Working knowledge of English and the national language.
• National of Indonesia or resident with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies:

• Results focus and analytical findings.
• Transformative approach.
• Social inclusion and gender equity.
• Teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Well-structured writing and reporting.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity.
• Corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
• Building and promoting effective teams.
• Learning and sharing knowledge.
• Communication skills.
• Knowledge of Government and FAO procedures.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of livestock systems in Indonesia for increased self-sufficiency, sustainability, and delivery of multiple global environmental benefits. Candidates with extensive experience in food systems analysis and NRM management, especially in Indonesia, are encouraged to apply.

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