NC - Institutional and Policy Analysis
Provide analysis and recommendations for institutional and policy enhancement
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Overview
Provide analysis and recommendations for institutional and policy enhancement
You have:
- Advanced university degree in agricultural sciences / agro-economy / economics, or related field
- At least 5 years of working experience in agricultural policy analysis, value chain analysis and development, agricultural and agri-business development
- Working knowledge of English and Russian
- National of the Kyrgyz Republic
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate and write technical contributions in English and Russian. Working level of Kyrgyz
Organizational Setting
FAO Kyrgyzstan is implementing a project on support to development of sustainable value chains for climate-smart agriculture in Issyk-Kul and Naryn Regions by providing technical assistance on institutional strengthening and capacity. FAO plans to identify the key value chains in the target regions, providing recommendations on infrastructure needs in each rayon of these regions, building the institutional and technical capacities of local communities to operate the storing infrastructure, as well as increasing their overall productivity and resilience to climate change.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative in Kyrgyzstan and direct supervision of LTO, in close coordination with the national counterpart, the National Project Coordinator (NPC), the consultant will undertake the following duties:
Technical Focus
Agricultural economy, institutional and policy analysis.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Conduct an analysis of institutional and policy system with the focus on extension services provision in the country, trade and logistical centers to be built by the Government, possibilities for contract farming and management of cooperatives and associations.
• Discuss the prepared analysis with the Government counterparts.
• Revise the analysis addressing the Government’s comment and prepares the final draft.
• Prepare a set of recommendation on institutional and policy system enhancement in the country.
• Prepare set of requirements for selection of 15 cooperatives/farmer groups who will run the project facilities provided by the IsDB project and discusses it with the IsDB team.
• Identify capacity needs in institutional strengthening of cooperatives/farmer organizations involved in the project.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops organized by the project as requested
• Perform any other duties when required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in agricultural sciences / agro-economy / economics, or related field
- Research, data analysis, analytical and reporting skills
- At least 5 years of working experience in one or more of these areas: agricultural policy analysis, value chain analysis and development, agricultural and agri-business development
- Working knowledge of English and Russian
- National of the Kyrgyz Republic
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate and write technical contributions in English and Russian. Working level of Kyrgyz.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project where you improved agricultural policy? | This question assesses your experience in policy improvement and your impact on agricultural projects. | Highlight a specific project, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach data analysis in agricultural economics? | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical methods and thought process. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to strengthen cooperatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced in value chain development and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess the training needs of farmer organizations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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