Climate Mitigation Specialist-TR015

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Organizational Setting

UTF/BRA/089/BRA

The 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 Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.

Technical Focus

To carry out a technical-scientific study structured in three phases, aiming at the systematization of methodologies for quantifying carbon emissions and removals in family farming, in order to subsidize evidence-based public policies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

PHASE 1 – Initial Planning and Survey
• Detailed preparation of the work plan, with schedule and definition of deliverables.
• Review of the scientific literature and analysis of studies on emission measurement and carbon sequestration in family farming.
• Survey and organization of databases relevant to the research.
• Definition of the research methodology, including criteria for systematic review and data modeling.

PHASE 2 – Scoping Review and Preliminary Modeling
• Identification and critical analysis of the main methodologies and metrics applied to the measurement of carbon emissions and removals in family farming.
• Construction of an evidence bank, including a survey of climate impacts and good practices implemented in other contexts.
• Identification of methodological and data gaps to guide the development of the model.
• Development of a preliminary model for quantifying avoided emissions and carbon sequestration potential in familyfarming.
• Validation of the model through the Delphi Panel, with collection of feedback from experts.
• Methodological adjustments and refinement, ensuring adequacy to the specificities of family farming in Brazil.

PHASE 3 – Quantitative Systematic Review and Recommendations
• Systematization of the results, including, if possible, a meta-analysis of the available data.
• Elaboration of technical indicators to measure the impacts of family farming on climate mitigation.
• Formulation of methodological recommendations and guidelines for the improvement of public policies in the agricultural sector, in line with Brazil's climate commitments.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING\:

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Geosciences, Agrarian Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Applied Social Sciences
• Experience of 02 (two) years in at least one of the following areas\: Studies and analysis on emissions and carbon sequestration in agricultural production systems; or research, consulting or advice on public policies aimed at the sustainability of family farming; or preparation or implementation of projects related to climate mitigation and adaptation in family farming; and systematization and production of technical or academic knowledge in the area of Agrarian and/or Environmental Sciences.
• Working knowledge of English and Portuguese;
• National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in projects or research on climate impacts on family farming, including emissions assessment and carbon sequestration; or experience in the development or implementation of public policies aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate change in the agricultural sector; or consultancy or technical advice on climate finance, carbon markets, agroecology or low-carbon agriculture; or research and production of technical/scientific knowledge on agroforestry practices, regenerative agriculture or policies to encourage the agroecological transition; or analysis of the socioeconomic and environmental impact of programs to encourage sustainable agriculture; or acting in networks, forums or working groups focused on innovation in sustainable rural financing, economic mechanisms for climate mitigation or public policies for the agricultural sector.

ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY

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