National Gender agro- entrepreneurship Specialist

Organizational Settings

In Angola Women are the majority of the population, despite advances in women's empowerment, there are still social and economic inequalities that place women in situations of discrimination and vulnerability. The FAO-funded project “Strengthening the economic inclusion of agribusiness led by women, through greater access to knowledge and productive resources, including financing” TCP / ANG / 3803 (682282) will support to overcome or minimize these problems.

This project will contribute to the socio-economic empowerment of vulnerable women by promoting income-generating activities (productive inclusion), improving family income and employment, this project are the proposes to articulate and align pertinent initiatives and programs, in order to enhance the inclusion of women in the productive sector, with the interventions foreseen in the project, 4 products will be reached: (1) Developed and presented the Strategy to improve the sector's agribusiness for women-led businesses, (2) Strengthened capacities for women-led agribusiness, (3) Leading women by micro and small businesses and with greater access to financial mechanisms, and (4) Collected, presented and shared best practices and lessons learned for expansion across the country.

More specifically, the National consultant will be responsible for the elaboration of the Strategy for the improvement of the sectorial agribusiness for businesses led by women. The main role is to integrate in a sustainable way mechanisms to improve the sector's agribusiness for businesses led by women. The specialist should also promote and defend organizational learning at the individual level on how to do in practice and effectively integrate agribusiness issues in government projects and programs within the framework of the existing programmatic support of the headquarters and the regional officer.

The consultant will be responsible for making connections between agribusiness and specific thematic areas, such as work, political participation, education, sexual and reproductive health, human rights and violence against women.

Reporting Lines

The consultant will report directly to the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Angola and the National Director of family policies and gender equality and will work closely with the FAO Representative Program Assistant (A-FAOR –P) and the gender focal point.

Technical Focushe National Gender agro- entrepreneurship consultant will develop the strategy for strengthening the productive and economic inclusion of women's cooperatives and producer associations using methodological approaches of Inclusive Business Models, MyCoop and Rural Invest supported by the ongoing programs of MASFAMU, MEP, INAPEM and MINAGRIP.

He or she should unsure that best technical and management practices are integrated into the Project work plan and activities. The NPP will also be responsible in coordination with CTA for the operational planning, management and monitoring of all project’s activities in line with the project result framework, work plan and approved budget.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide support to MASFAMU in the identification a maximum of five (5) agriculture or fisheries based associations or cooperatives in the Luanda province to serve as pilot beneficiaries of the project.
• Develop a participatory diagnostic of the women's organizational level (groups/associations/cooperatives) and their productive capacity and potential in the different value chains.
• Promote 1 seminar and 4 round tables of inter sectoral dialogue in collaboration with MASFAMU and MINAGRIP.
• Elaborate the strategy for strengthening the productive and economic inclusion of women's cooperatives and producer associations using methodological approaches of Inclusive Business Models, MyCoop and Rural Invest supported by the ongoing programs of MASFAMU, MEP, INAPEM and MINAGRIP.
• Prepare communication materials related to the strategy for strengthening the productive and economic inclusion of women's cooperatives and producer associations;
• Participate in training related to all the above tasks;
• Participate in meetings related to your areas of competence and prepare reports.
• Prepare the Terminal Report
• Undertake any other related duties as assigned or defined by FAO Representative.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in economics, sociology, agronomy, agribusiness, political science, or related fields;
• Promote one (1) seminar and four (4) round tables on intersectoral dialogue in collaboration with MASFAMU and MINAGRIP.
• Fluent in Portuguese (both spoken and written) language;
• National of Angola.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical Focus

• Previous experience in strategies and documents on agribusiness, gender equity and equality;
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills;
• Proven documentation skills;
• Professional experience with local institutions, Civil Society Organizations and activities of gender and agribusiness.
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills;
• Proven documentation skill;
• Knowledge of at least one of the official FAO languages is also required
• Team player and work well in a multi-cultural environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/