INTERNATIONAL GENDER, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND IP SPECIALIST

Organizational Setting

For more than four decades, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

Reporting Lines

The International Gender, Social Inclusion and IP Specialist reports to the National Technical Assistance Coordinator (Climate Change Adaptation Specialist) and will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative of the Philippines.

Technical Focus

FAO in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will be implementing a seven-year Green Climate Fund (GCF) project entitled “Adapting Philippine Agriculture to Climate Change” (APA project). APA aims to increase the resilience of rural men and women who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods in areas vulnerable to climate change while transforming the country agriculture toward climate resilience. This will be achieved through improved capacity of farmers to develop Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) enterprises and adopt financially and economically viable CRA practices, and of the government & private sectors to build supporting systems for scaling up. The project aims to directly benefit 1.25 million farmers and indirectly reach another 5.0 million people across 9 provinces in 5 regions in the Philippines.

The project will be executed by DA and PAGASA through FAO Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) and FAO Philippines providing technical assistance to achieve its objective and expected outcomes.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will undertake the following tasks and duties:

• Validate the relevance of findings and planned actions in the Gender Action Plan (GAP) and Environmental and Social Management Framework for the selected target municipalities. Oversee the conduct of additional assessment required to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by women, socially excluded groups, and indigenous peoples in the project area. • Develop, if required, IP Action Plan • Ensure the incorporation of gender, social inclusion and IP issues in the project analytical plans including the design and implementation of baseline, mid and endline surveys and evaluations. • Provide guidance and support in the development of detailed annual work plans for the implementation of the GAP and IP related activities to promote gender equality, social inclusion, and the rights of indigenous peoples in all project activities. • Work with the International Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist to design and deliver trainings for project staff (of both FAO technical assistance and DA and PAGASA teams) and other relevant Government staff • Contribute to the design and disclosure of the Environment and Social Management Plan of sub-projects • Ensure effective coordination with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations for the effective implementation of the GAP, ESMF/ESMP and IP actions across project components and activities. • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the GAP, IP strategy and ESMF/ESMP and provide guidance on necessary adjustments to ensure their continued success. • Provide oversight, technical assistance and capacity building of national specialists and local partners. • Ensure that all project activities are designed and implemented in a culturally sensitive manner that respects the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples. • Support advocacy efforts for the rights and needs of women, socially excluded groups, and indigenous peoples in relevant policy discussions and decision-making processes. • Review regular reports on the progress and impact of the project GAP, IP and ESMF/ESMP for project stakeholders. • Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. • Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Development Economics, or other related disciplines. • At least twelve (12) years (for COF)/ fifteen (15) years (for PSA) of work experience on analyzing and integrating the perspective of gender equality and social inclusion in the context of agriculture, climate change and rural development and experience in socio-economic and gender assessment. • Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). • Familiarity with FAO operational procedures is an advantage • In line with FAO policy, commitment to placing accountability to people affected by disaster framework at the core of FAO’s emergency policy and practice, from preparedness up to the onset of an emergency in all phases of the programme cycle • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English