Knowledge Management, Communication and Capacity Building Specialist

Organizational Setting

For more than four decades, 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 Knowledge Management, Communication and Capacity Building Specialist will report directly to the Lead National Consultant – Natural Resource Management Specialist.

Technical Focus

The Global Environment Facility (GEF8) approved the Expression of Interest (EOI) of the project entitled “Transforming Agricultural Landscapes in Island Ecosystems and Key Biodiversity Areas towards Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Resilient Communities” under the Food Systems Integrated Program (FS-IP). The project aims to improve the ecosystem health and transform food systems to deliver multiple environmental and social benefits through the following components: (i) enhancing the enabling environment for climate-resilient and sustainable food and landscape management systems, including the dynamic conservation of biodiversity for food and agriculture; (ii) enabling integrated landscape management to sustain food systems and deliver GEBs; (iii) strengthening capacities promoting investment in sustainable and climate resilient food production practices, and improved value chains ; and (iv) promoting learning, knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation for sustainable landscapes management and biodiversity conservation.

In preparation for the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) phase, the Food and Agriculture Organization, in collaboration with the Government of the Philippines will develop the full project document in alignment with the national priorities and GEF8 programming directions. Project preparation activities will include desk review as well as multi-stakeholder consultations, conducted with support from the Representation Office to ensure the involvement of key stakeholders in the project design process and generate commitments both at the national and local levels.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Map and analyze existing knowledge and knowledge management systems at national and local levels that are relevant to biodiversity conservation, sustainable food and landscape management systems and food systems transformation. • Identify the target audience for knowledge sharing as well as specific strategy to reach target audience, including the identification of appropriate knowledge products to be developed. • With support and guidance from FAO Representation Office, lead the development of knowledge management system and communication plans that incorporate project lessons and related innovative practices for possible scale up in the Philippines. This also includes the clear identification of responsibilities and accountabilities, as well as appropriate budget and targets (M&E system) following the GEF guidelines, as well as FAO’s standard reporting and evaluation mechanisms. • Lead the development of a multi-sectoral platform, with guidance from the Representation Office to facilitate learning and sharing among local government units, provincial and national authorities as well as with other project stakeholders. • In consultation with the Private Sector and Sustainable Finance Specialist, provide support in the identification of appropriate capacity building activities as well as in the conduct of capacity needs assessments and related activities. • Contribute to the development of appropriate sections in the project document such as the capacity development section as well as the situation analysis, theory of change, logical framework, results framework, sustainability plan, as needed. • With support from the Representation Office and Project Team, develop set of activities, and associated budget and M&E for the production of knowledge tools as well as for the validation and dissemination of the tools developed; and • Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by FAO.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in public communications, knowledge management, agriculture economics, development economics, agriculture business management, and allied fields. • At least ten (10) years relevant experiences in knowledge management and capacity building of complex and multi-stakeholder projects in the Philippines. • National of the country or a resident with a valid work permit • Working knowledge of English

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English