Livelihood and Resilience Specialist

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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 person 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 Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

The Türkiye Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FETUR) is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing strategies for addressing the country's food security, agriculture, and rural development priorities. The Organization’s technical assistance includes institution building, development of knowledge and competencies, and exchange of experience in the countries facing transition challenges.

Reporting Lines

The Livelihood and Resilience Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative of FAO Turkiye (AFAOR) and the overall supervision of the Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia and FAO Representative in Türkiye, and under the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officers of FAO Sub-regional Office for Central Asia and in collaboration with FAO Türkiye team led by AFAOR.

Technical Focus

The Livelihood and Resilience Specialist will focus on designing and implementing strategies to enhance the livelihoods and resilience of vulnerable populations, including smallholder farmers, refugees, and host communities. This includes conducting needs assessments, strengthening agricultural value chains, and improving market access through support for cooperatives and producer associations. The role emphasizes fostering social cohesion, delivering inclusive skills development programs, and promoting gender-sensitive approaches.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the development of needs assessments and response strategies from a livelihood and resilience perspective.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of livelihoods and resilience activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Assist the identification and support of rural initiatives, cooperatives, and producer associations to strengthen the agricultural and food value chains and market access for smallholder farmers
• Support the design and facilitation of social cohesion workshops and community activities aimed at fostering mutual understanding and promoting coexistence among refugee and host communities.
• Provide support to FAO’s presence in relevant working groups focused on food security, agriculture, livelihoods, resilience, and inclusion issues.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of skills development training programs, incorporating gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches.
• Assist in to facilitate communication and collaboration among central and local government stakeholders, civil society organizations, and private sector actors engaged in agricultural livelihoods and resilience for vulnerable groups, including women, migrants, refugees, and rural communities.
• Assist in preparing regular monitoring and evaluation reports for livelihood and resilience projects, adhering to agreed schedules and reporting requirements.
• Support the Communication Team in developing project briefs, brochures, infographics, case studies, and other communication materials, ensuring they meet donor and internal standards.
• Support the dissemination of FAO’s work and best practices on livelihoods and resilience to internal stakeholders, key partners, and the broader community.

FAO Standards and guidelines\:

• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including\:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31\: https\://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines\: https\://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines\: https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE(https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http\://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https\://www.fao.org/nocs/en   
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in agriculture, veterinary, rural development, economics, social sciences, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in livelihoods, rural development, resilience, or related fields, preferably within international organizations or NGOs.
• Working knowledge of English (Level C) and Turkish.
• National of Türkiye or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring projects focused on livelihoods and resilience, particularly in agricultural or rural settings.
• Experience in coordination of food and agriculture-related skills development training programs, including gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches.
• Familiarity with agricultural and food value chains and strategies for improving market access for smallholder farmers.
• Experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration, including engagement with government entities, civil society organizations, and private sector actors.
• Strong knowledge of livelihoods and resilience concepts, particularly within the context of rural development and food systems.
• Familiarity with agricultural and food value chains and strategies for improving market access for smallholder farmers.
• Communication and organization skills in facilitating workshops and community activities.
• Proficiency in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation tools for tracking project progress and impact.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality visibility and outreach materials.

Please 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 INFORMATION

• FAO 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), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• 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. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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