Anunțuri de Angajare

Duration: 100 days WAE until August 1st, 2021

Organizational Setting

FAO in partnership with the Government of Moldova is implementing the project GCP/MOL/007/GCR “Mainstreaming adaptation into planning process to reduce vulnerability to climate change at local and central levels in Moldova’s Agriculture Sector (Ag. SAP)”.  The main objective is to support the MARDE to conduct comprehensive work to ensure climate change adaptation is mainstreamed into planning processes in the agriculture sector, ensuring a gender sensitive approach and the participation of all vulnerable groups.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in Moldova, the direct supervision of the Team Leader of the project, technical guidance of REU Gender specialist and operational supervision of the Budget Holder, as well as in close consultation with the National Designated Authority (NDA) – Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment (MARDE) of the Republic of Moldova and in close liaison with FAO office in Moldova.

Technical Focus

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Gender Mainstreaming.

Tasks and responsibilities

The National Gender Specialist will be responsible for ensuring gender mainstreaming throughout the different activities implemented in the framework of project, particularly will:

a)     Provide continuous support to the project team to ensure their familiarity and awareness with the gender equality and human-rights based approaches, in compliance with the UN and FAO corporate principles and commitments. For this purpose, conduct awareness-raising and training sessions on regular basis; 

b)     As part of the project team, conduct gender-sensitive Needs assessment of capacities in agriculture sector;

c)     Provide technical support and inputs on formulating TOR for the Working group on Adaptation Planning in Agriculture and ensure its gender balanced representation. Conduct awareness raising and gender sensitivity training sessions as appropriate in this context;

d)     Support the conduction of a gender- sensitive impact assessment for the agriculture sector;

e)     Support the development of an instructor-led-on-site gender-responsive training program focused on climate impacts and climate vulnerability assessment methodologies and approaches, as well as socio-economic assessment and valuation methodologies to be delivered in 6 prioritized districts;

f)      Support the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Technology Needs Assessment, ensuring a gender-sensitive approach;

g)     Contribute to the development of a gender sensitive outreach and communication strategy for the project

h)     Ensure that the Agriculture Sector Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan to be developed under the project integrate gender concerns;

i)      Support the formulation of gender-responsive community-based adaptation Action Plan in Agriculture Sector for 6 rural communities/villages

j)      Provide inputs to the process of updating and improving the CCA investment plan for the Agriculture Sector.

k)     Provide technical inputs and support the preparation and organization of stakeholder consultations workshops and training sessions in the country from the perspective of gender equality.

l)      Perform other duties and activities as required to ensure successful implementation of the project activities related to gender issues.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

·         A university degree in social sciences or other relevant field;

·         At least 7 years of experience in the areas related to gender in climate change, climate change adaptation and mitigation, preferably in agriculture;

·         Strong knowledge of gender and climate change related issues in Moldova;

·         Proven expertise and experience in gender mainstreaming and gender analysis;

·         Proven expertise working in a team environment and in the field;

·         Computer skills, in particular applications of the MS Office package and internet search;

·         Writing and communication skills in English and Romanian are required;

·         Prior experience or familiarity with the United Nations system and FAO’ mandate.

FAO Core Competencies

·         Results Focus

·         Teamwork

·         Communication

·         Building Effective Relationships

·         Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).

·         Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

·         For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your CV with all relevant details to FAO-Moldova@fao.org by 07 September inclusive.

Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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