Pakistan Job Openings

FAO

Gender Support

Multān

September 20, 2024

Job Posting: 20/Sep/2024

Closure Date: 04/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FAPAK - FAO Representation in Pakistan Job Field Category : So

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Pakistan-Multan

Duration: 12 Months

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

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 main aim of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Country offices, is to assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, help to develop the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
This position is located in FAO Pakistan, based in Multan but supporting the implementation of the project activities in two provinces of Punjab and Sidh.

FAO Pakistan with financial assistance from the Green Climate Fund is implementing a project called Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management in Punjab and Sindh Provinces. The project aims to develop the country’s capacity to get the and use the information it needs to cope with the impact of climate change and agriculture and water management. The overall goal of the project is to enhance the capacity of agriculture and pastoral sectors to cope with climate change, by up scaling farmers adaptation of climate change adaptation technologies and practices through a network of already established farmers field schools, and by mainstreaming climate change adaptation concerns and strategies into on-going agriculture development initiatives, policies and programming.

The Project seek to recruit a Gender Support to support the implementation of cross-cutting activities; gender, inclusion and as nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
The following position is at SB3 SC6 level.

Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, direct supervision of the project Technical Advisor, reporting directly to the International Gender Specialist and in close coordination with concerned FAO colleagues.

Technical Focus
Ensure timely delivery of all activities/issues related to gender, food security, livelihoods and training of trainers in the Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management Project.

Tasks and responsibilities

Support the integration of gender equality in climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) and water management practices.
Contribute to enhancing project initiatives focused on women and youth empowerment in agriculture, including improving access to post-harvest management, food processing, and income-generating activities.
Assist with gender-responsive training programs for farmers, particularly women, on topics such as nutrition-sensitive agriculture, climate resilience, and sustainable practices.
Coordinate the GCF Gender and Social Inclusion Focal Points network to ensure gender-responsive practices are effectively integrated across all components of the project.
Assist in reviewing and updating the Gender Action Plan (GAP), and ensure its implementation is monitored and reported effectively.
Assist in the introduction and scaling of CRA practices in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) with a special focus on empowering female farmers.
Work with the Project Team to implement the Gender Action Plan and ensure its monitoring and reporting.
Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for FAO staff, government officials, and local partners on gender-sensitive approaches in agriculture.
Help organize stakeholder meetings and workshops to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Support FAO’s communication efforts by documenting success stories and progress on gender-related achievements within the project.
Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of gender-related project activities, including meeting notes and reports,
Ensure timely submission of gender-related progress reports to the Gender Specialist and overall project coordination team.
Support in drafting periodic project updates and gender-focused reports for donors and stakeholders.
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

A university degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Gender and Development studies, Gender and Women Studies, Agriculture Science and Gender
At least 5 years of relevant experience practical experience in gender, gender, food security, nutrition, capacity strengthening, and agriculture
Experience in implementing Farmer Field Schools on nutrition sensitive agriculture
Working knowledge of English
National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Functional and technical Skills

Technical expertise in implementing Farmer Field Schools, gender-sensitive nutrition and capacity-building activities.
Field experience in projects that promote food security, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods with a gender focus.
Experience in gender analysis and the integration of gender equality in agricultural programs.
Strong ability to conduct training sessions on gender-sensitive agriculture, rural development, and women’s empowerment.
Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in local languages of Punjab and Sindh is highly desirable.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment and to travel as needed.
Familiarity with administrative and financial procedures in development projects.
Ability to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned.

Selection Criteria

Understanding local languages of Punjab and Sindh could be an asset.

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 additional employment opportunities 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.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

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
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
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.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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