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Organizational Setting

The Governance and Policy Support Unit (GaPS) supports FAO Members in strengthening governance, policy coherence and institutional capacities to advance agrifood systems transformation. In this context, GaPS, in collaboration with Regional Office for NENA region, is undertaking an analytical and documentation exercise focused on governance and institutional arrangements, processes and capacities that enable the application of systems approaches to operationalize agrifood systems transformation or to advance integrated solutions in selected countries.

The initiative aims to develop a compendium of country case studies documenting experiences where systems thinking has been translated into action through improved coordination, policy alignment, stakeholder engagement and adaptive public administration. The case studies will examine governance processes and outcomes, including how initiatives were initiated, advanced and sustained over time, and the extent to which they delivered economic, environmental and social sustainability outcomes, with due attention to gender equality.

The assignment will contribute to FAO’s normative and knowledge work by generating evidence-based lessons, practical insights and recommendations to inform policy dialogue, programme design and country-level support, and to support Members in strengthening governance for agrifood systems transformation.


Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the technical guidance of DDCG and RNE Regional Progamme Leader, and in close coordination with relevant FAO Country Offices in the region.


Technical Focus

Governance arrangements, institutional capacities and systems approach enabling agrifood systems transformation, with a focus on policy coherence, coordination, stakeholder engagement and transformative impact, including economic, environmental and social (including gender equality) sustainability.


Tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct desk review scholarship and evidence on systemic coordination reforms in the agrifood sector as well as relevant country policies/strategies in relation to the transformation case in 2/3 selected countries in the NENA region
• Discuss entry points for case study with FAO country offices and define the scope of analysis
• Adjust and finalize case study methodology and analytical questions based on FAO’s conceptual framework and country specificities
• Prepare questionnaires and conduct interviews with key stakeholders and resource persons
• Develop and implement a workplan and calendar
• Ensure informed consent and transcription for qualitative data collection
• Analyse the interview data and documentary evidence covering relevant country policies/strategies and legal framework in relation to the transformation case, using appropriate methods, to answer the study questions and document the results in a clear, comprehensive report and power point presentation for possible validation with key stakeholders in the country using the agreed methodology.
• Maintain regular communication with FAO HQ, RNE and selected Country Offices
• Prepare an interim report and presentation summarizing key findings for validation with FAO and national stakeholders
• Prepare interim country briefs with key findings.
• Prepare an interim synthesis report consolidating key information and results from the countries, relevant documentation, consultations and interviews, summarizing the process and key factors (e.g. admin procedures, coordination arrangements, capacities, incentives) contributing to an enabling environment for increased impact and agrifood systems transformation
• Respond to any feedback on all interim documents and final outputs and revise accordingly
• Transparently declare and ensure quality control if AI technologies are used


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• University degree in public administration, preferably related to food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in public administration, governance, political economy and systems approaches, preferably in food and agriculture
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of Arabic and English


FAO Core Competencies

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


Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience with research, including desk reviews, stakeholder interviews and qualitative/quantitative data analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in governance, public administration and institutional arrangements supporting agrifood systems transformation.
• Experience in documenting governance processes, outcomes and transformative impacts, including economic, environmental and social dimensions (with attention to gender equality) is desirable.
• Familiarity with FAO conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches for agrifood systems transformation is an asset.
• Working knowledge of French is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in case study research and qualitative analysis
• Strong understanding of food systems transformation and governance processes
• Experience working in the NENA region
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
  • 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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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

• 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/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.


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• 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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