National Gender Policy Development Specialist

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices is to assist governments to help develop policies, programmes and projects in the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner in order to achieve food security and reduce hunger and malnutrition.

The EU-funded programme entitled “Support to Rural Entrepreneurship, Investment and Trade in Papua New Guinea” (EU-STREIT PNG) is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as the United Nations Joint Programme (UNJP), in collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and other partner agencies such as ILO, UNCDF, UNDP and ITU. The programme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and rural development, with a particular emphasis on improving the living conditions of rural communities, with a great emphasis on gender equality and youth inclusion.

In this context, FAO aims to support the government of PNG under the EU-STREIT PNG programme in developing a National Policy on Gender in Agriculture, that addresses gender inequalities and promotes the full participation and leadership of women in the agriculture sector.

Reporting Lines

The National Gender Policy Development Specialist, under the overall guidance of the Head of the FAO Office in PNG and the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, EU-STREIT PNG, and with direct supervision of the Gender and Youth Inclusion Specialist, EU-STREIT PNG, and technical support of the Gender Officer, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Technical Focus

In this context and under the guidance of the mentioned supervisors and close collaboration with national/governmental counterparts, the National Gender Policy Development Specialist will present a draft National Gender in Agriculture Policy for DAL review and upscaling.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop a work plan and timeline for the assignment; • Conduct a desk review of existing policies, plans, strategies and assessments related to gender issues in agriculture in PNG, including the Mid Term Development Program 4 ( MTDP 4), the National Agriculture Sector Plan and the National Strategy to Address Gender-Based Violence; • Conduct a stakeholder analysis to map out the key actors and their roles in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the National Policy on Gender in Agriculture; • Provide support in establishing a Technical Working Group (TWG) for policy formulation; • Organize a national symposium on gender in agriculture to bring together major stakeholders and collect relevant information required for the formulation of the policy, such as women’s needs, constraints, and opportunities in the agricultural sector in PNG; • Draft and finalize a report, compiling the findings of the national symposium; • Conduct consultation meetings with stakeholders, including women farmers, women's organizations, development partners, and government agencies, to gather further inputs and perspectives on the content and priorities of the policy; • Review existing reports and assessments concerning gender equality issues in PNG and analyse the gender issues and challenges related to women's participation in agriculture in the country, including access to resources, services, and decision-making; • Develop a draft framework (outline) of the policy on gender in agriculture in PNG, including a vision, mission, goals, objectives, and strategies, based on the findings from the desk review and consultations for review and endorsement by FAO and DAL; • Draft the national policy on gender in agriculture, with a focus on addressing gender inequalities in access to, and control over, resources, services, and decision-making; • Develop an institutional arrangement and implementation plan for the policy, including a monitoring and evaluation framework. The implementation plan should include the goals, time frame, key actions and indicators, as well as the key stakeholders and partners for its implementation; • Conduct a validation workshop with key stakeholders to review the draft policy and receive feedback; • Finalize the policy by incorporating inputs and findings from the validation workshop; • Assist DAL in submitting the policy to relevant government authorities for endorsement as well as to the National Executive Council (NEC) for approval; and • Provide any other necessary support concerning the formulation, approval and dissemination and implementation of the policy.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in agriculture, gender and development, development studies, or a related field. • At least 6 years of professional experience in policy development, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, and agriculture. • National of Papua New Guinea • Working knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming in agriculture policies and programmes. • Strong facilitation and consultation skills, including the ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a participatory manner. • Experience in working on EU-funded projects is an asset. • Experience in working with UN organizations is an asset. • Experience working in Papua New Guinea or other Pacific Island countries is an asset.

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
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.