Food Systems Action Development Expert
Support development of Food Systems Action Plan framework and document technical inputs.
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Overview
Support development of Food Systems Action Plan framework and document technical inputs.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems, Nutrition, Development Studies or related field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, food systems or agricultural policy, multi-sectoral programme development
- Working knowledge of English (Level C)
- National of Sierra Leone or resident of the country with valid work permit
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, is supporting implementation of the Joint United Nations Nutrition Programme (UNN) in Sierra Leone to strengthen food and nutrition security, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
Within this framework, FAO is supporting the technical process for the preparation of inputs to the development of a National Food Systems Action Plan aligned with: • Feed Salone Strategy • UNSDCF priorities • National development frameworks • Food systems transformation priorities
The assignment will provide technical and analytical support to the preparation and consolidation of background materials, analytical inputs, and technical documentation contributing to the development of the Action Plan under the close supervision of FAO technical teams and government counterparts.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR), and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme). The incumbent will work in close coordination with the National Technical Coordinator, the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), designated technical focal points from relevant institutions.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will provide technical and analytical support related to: • food systems assessments, • policy and strategy reviews, • compilation and analysis of technical information, • drafting and consolidation of technical inputs, • preparation of analytical documentation supporting the development of the Food Systems Action Plan..
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will provide technical analytical support and will not independently represent FAO, undertake institutional decision-making functions, or independently lead stakeholder consultation processes. Diagnostic and Analytical Support
• Conduct desk reviews of existing food systems studies and assessments, national policies and strategies, Food Systems Dialogues outputs, relevant programme and sector reports. • Compile and summarize analytical findings related to food systems constraints, opportunities, investment priorities, policy alignment issues.
Stakeholder Consultation Support
• Support preparation of technical materials and background documents for stakeholder consultations organized by FAO and Government counterparts. • Assist in compiling stakeholder inputs and consultation summaries. • Support preparation of meeting notes, reports, and analytical summaries. • Assist in ensuring documentation of consultation processes and stakeholder feedback.
Food Systems Analysis Support
• Support compilation and organization of available information related to food production, processing, distribution, consumption systems, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, market systems. • Contribute analytical inputs to support identification of food systems priorities and challenges.
Support to Preparation of Food Systems Action Plan Working under the guidance of the National Technical Coordinator and Lead Technical Officer:
• Support drafting and consolidation of technical sections of the Action Plan. • Assist in compiling technical inputs related to priority interventions, investment areas, implementation considerations, indicative timelines. • Support alignment of draft materials with Feed Salone Strategy, national development frameworks, UN programming frameworks.
Policy and Technical Documentation Support
• Compile technical information and analytical observations related to food safety, climate-resilient production, value chains, nutrition-sensitive agriculture. • Support preparation of technical background notes and briefing materials.
Monitoring Framework Support
• Assist in preparing draft monitoring indicators, tracking matrices, and reporting templates under guidance of FAO technical teams. • Support organization and consolidation of monitoring-related information and documentation.
Validation and Finalization Support
• Support technical and logistical preparation of validation workshops organized by FAO and Government counterparts. • Assist in consolidating comments and technical feedback received during validation processes. • Support formatting and finalization of technical documents.
Reporting
• Prepare and submit assigned technical outputs and analytical summaries in a timely manner. • Maintain proper documentation of analytical work conducted during the assignment.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Food Systems, Nutrition, Development Studies or related field • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, food systems or agricultural policy, multi-sectoral programme development • Working knowledge of English (Level C). • National of Sierra Leone 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
• Strong expertise in food systems analysis and transformation frameworks. • Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder consultations. • Experience in results-based management (RBM). • Strong analytical, writing, and reporting skills. • Ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
Selection criteria
• Proven experience in policy analysis and development, national strategy/action plan formulation, stakeholder facilitation at high level • Experience with international organizations (FAO, UN, WB, etc.) is highly desirable
Potential interview questions
| Can you share your experience in food systems analysis and how it applies to national strategies? | The interviewer is assessing your direct experience in food systems and its relevance to the role. | Detail specific projects you've handled, focusing on outcomes and methodologies used. |
| Describe a time when you facilitated a multi-stakeholder consultation. What were the challenges? | They want to gauge your ability to manage different perspectives and your facilitation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach the drafting of technical documentation for a food systems action plan? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to ensure alignment of project objectives with national policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've used analytical findings to drive policy recommendations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about your experience with results-based management (RBM) in previous projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on trends in food systems and agricultural policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to compile and consolidate input from diverse stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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