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FAO Agriculture Food Value Chain Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
FAO Zambia looking for ” Agriculture Food Value Chain Specialist “.
Applicants with an Undergraduate degree may apply on or before 22nd February, 2024.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th February, 2024 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Agriculture Food Value Chain Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
FAO Job Vacancy 2024
Task and Responsibilities:
The incumbent, through his/her work, will contribute to implementation of the project activities among which include:
- In collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Forestry Department and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, provide technical support to the sector activities under the SUN II program in the Mpika, Chinsali and Isoka districts of Muchinga province with extended support to Chiengi District in Luapula Province.
- Liaise with the local NGOs and the DNCC to ensure the implementation of nutrition sensitive agricultural activities relating to FAO technical support to SUN II in the two provinces
- In consultation with the SUN II Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, carry out monitoring and evaluation of SUN II activities in the assigned provinces
- Contribute to the organization of and/or participate in meetings, conferences, workshops, consultations and field visits as needed; contribute to building collaborations and partnerships
- Represent FAO in district and provincial level SUNII partners meeting in the assigned provinces
- Write monthly progress reports relating to FAO technical support to SUN II in the two provinces
- Provide weekly updates on the project implementation during the SUN II team weekly meetings
- Provide technical guidance and support project implementation specifically related to output 1 on agriculture production liaising with the Nutrition Specialist
- Review information materials, and contribute to the development of technical papers, and guidelines related to agricultural food value chain.
- Appraise capacity building needs related to the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness and improved impacts of agriculture value chain development; and develop training materials and play a leading role in training activities.
- Collect and disseminate relevant data and information related to food value chains and systems, including for example, trends and developments, approaches, impacts, lessons and good practices.
- Provide technical support to production, processing and utilisation of fish and fish products
- Provide technical support to production and management of short cycle small livestock e.g. Goats, sheep, rabbits.
- Provide guidance to the production and management of poultry such as Chickens, Quails, Ducks, Guinea Fowls, Eggs
- Support with food Safety and the aflatoxins reduction actions throughout the agriculture food value chain,
- Support the production of underutilized high nutrition crops through access to inputs for crops such as Soya beans, bambara nuts, ground nuts, beans, cowpeas, pigeon Pease, etc
- Promote sustainable production practices in food production (such as conservation agriculture, climate smart agriculture, sustainable intensification practices)
- In consultation with the Communications Specialist, collaborate with the district and provincial media organisations to communicate information relating to FAO technical support to SUN II
- Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance process
- All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including.
Position in Organization:
- Position: Agriculture Food Value Chain Specialist
- Job Posting: 07/Feb/2024
- Closure Date: 22/Feb/2024, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia
- Duration: 12 months [with possibility of extn.]
- Post Number: N/A
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- An undergraduate degree or master’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural agribusiness, Livestock production, nutrition or related field.
Experience:
- Five (5) relevant progressive experience working in Agriculture/Agribusiness/ Livestock Production.
Language Requirements:
- Working knowledge of English (C1).
How to Apply FAO Agriculture Food Value Chain Specialist Jobs 2024
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then go, https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400464
The Closing Date: 22nd February, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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