Traditional Farming Systems Specialist – TR 025
Contribute to strengthening family farmers for poverty reduction and rural revitalization in Brazil.
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Overview
Contribute to strengthening family farmers for poverty reduction and rural revitalization in Brazil.
You have:
- University degree in Agricultural Sciences or Human Sciences
- Minimum experience of 5 years in public policy making, social development or family farming
- Working knowledge of English and Portuguese
- National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit
Organizational Setting
UTF/BRA/089/BRA
The project objective is to contribute to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The outcome is to implement differentiated policies and programs that improve the capacities of the national government, local and family farmers in areas such as ATER (rural extension and technical advisory services), Credit Programs, land access and governance, access to markets and the strengthening of cooperativism.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.
Technical Focus
Prepare a technical study on the impacts of Traditional Agricultural Systems (SATs) in the national territory through the mapping of social determinants of health, including food security, indicating the gaps that require direct action of the relevant public policies.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Conducting an advanced review of national and international literature on traditional agricultural systems with the identification of relevant public policies; • Preparation of diagnoses for the preparation of analytical reports on the distribution of Traditional Agricultural Systems (SATs) in the Brazilian territory and on the social and nutritional impact of the organization of the SAT; • Visits to Traditional Agricultural Systems established with international recognition as Important World Agricultural Heritage Systems • Research data on the impact of Traditional Agricultural Systems (SATs); • Map national and international experiences of reference; • Production of reports on Traditional Agricultural Systems (SATs) in Brazil.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Agricultural Sciences or Human Sciences • Minimum experience of 5 years in public policy making, social development or family farming. • Working knowledge of English and Portuguese; • National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Experience in research activity on social development or agrarian development and in international cooperation activity.
ONLY CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED IN PORTUGUESE WOULD BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS VACANCY
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with public policy making in agriculture? | This assesses your knowledge and practical experience in a relevant area. | Detail specific policies you've worked on and their impact. |
| What methods do you use for conducting research on agricultural systems? | The interviewer wants to understand your research methodology and rigor. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced in family farming or social development and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the key social determinants affecting traditional agricultural systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you map and analyze traditional agricultural systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does cooperativism play in strengthening family farming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you've contributed to knowledge sharing in your field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 10 months ago
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Source:
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