International Consultant - Country Programming Framework Review
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries, two associate members, and one member organization, the European Union. The organization works in over 130 countries worldwide, providing expertise and support to improve agricultural productivity, enhance security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and promote sustainable development. FAO's mission is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The organization focuses on various areas, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and rural development, and collaborates with governments, civil society, and the private sector to implement its programs and initiatives.
Job Overview:
The International Consultant for the Country Programming Framework (CPF) Review will play a crucial role in assessing the achievements of the CPF outcomes, which focus on People, Prosperity, and Planet. This position involves a comprehensive review of the CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and generating analytical inputs to evaluate the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF with Tanzania's development priorities. The consultant will also be responsible for designing a forward-looking plan that identifies priorities and recommendations for FAO intervention in the next CPF, taking into account Tanzania's Vision 2025 and the recent UNSDCF review report. The consultant will work under the guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR) and will be involved in organizing workshops, conducting analyses, and developing strategic options and results frameworks for the next CPF.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The International Consultant will undertake several key tasks, including conducting a desk review and providing a report with preliminary findings. A SWOT analysis will be performed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to FAO's representation in Tanzania. This analysis will encompass technical, administrative, and logistical capacities, as well as the extent of established networks within the development and political landscape of the country. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations involving FAO personnel, government representatives, resource partners, private sectors, and other partners. Additionally, the consultant will develop a CPF strategic review report validated through a consultation workshop, write and validate reports, and provide analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the new CPF. The consultant may also perform other duties as specified by the supervisor in support of FAO's mission and strategic framework.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, or Public Policy. Those with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with international or regional organizations, government, and national institutions dealing with program evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, and agricultural policies is required. Experience in conducting program/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programs is essential. Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master's) in fields relevant to the work of the FAO, such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, or Public Policy. Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have additional professional experience to compensate for the lack of a master's degree, demonstrating the importance of advanced education in this role.
Experience:
The position requires at least 10 years of relevant experience in international or regional organizations, government, and national institutions. Candidates should have a strong background in program evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, and agricultural policies. Experience in conducting program/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programs is crucial for success in this role.
Languages:
Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the stakeholders involved in the CPF review process.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The consultant will be expected to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines, indicating the demanding nature of the role. The position may involve collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and requires excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. The consultant will also need to demonstrate good communication and computer literacy, as well as the ability to gather, organize, and analyze information effectively.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO has over 194 member countries, two associate members, and one member organization, the European Union. The organization works in over 130 countries worldwide, providing expertise and support to improve agricultural productivity, enhance security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and promote sustainable development. FAO's mission is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. The organization focuses on various areas, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and rural development, and collaborates with governments, civil society, and the private sector to implement its programs and initiatives.
Job Overview:
The International Consultant for the Country Programming Framework (CPF) Review will play a crucial role in assessing the achievements of the CPF outcomes, which focus on People, Prosperity, and Planet. This position involves a comprehensive review of the CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and generating analytical inputs to evaluate the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF with Tanzania's development priorities. The consultant will also be responsible for designing a forward-looking plan that identifies priorities and recommendations for FAO intervention in the next CPF, taking into account Tanzania's Vision 2025 and the recent UNSDCF review report. The consultant will work under the guidance of the FAO Representative (FAOR) and will be involved in organizing workshops, conducting analyses, and developing strategic options and results frameworks for the next CPF.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The International Consultant will undertake several key tasks, including conducting a desk review and providing a report with preliminary findings. A SWOT analysis will be performed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to FAO's representation in Tanzania. This analysis will encompass technical, administrative, and logistical capacities, as well as the extent of established networks within the development and political landscape of the country. The consultant will facilitate stakeholder consultations involving FAO personnel, government representatives, resource partners, private sectors, and other partners. Additionally, the consultant will develop a CPF strategic review report validated through a consultation workshop, write and validate reports, and provide analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the new CPF. The consultant may also perform other duties as specified by the supervisor in support of FAO's mission and strategic framework.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, or Public Policy. Those with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with international or regional organizations, government, and national institutions dealing with program evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, and agricultural policies is required. Experience in conducting program/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programs is essential. Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master's) in fields relevant to the work of the FAO, such as Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, or Public Policy. Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have additional professional experience to compensate for the lack of a master's degree, demonstrating the importance of advanced education in this role.
Experience:
The position requires at least 10 years of relevant experience in international or regional organizations, government, and national institutions. Candidates should have a strong background in program evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, and agricultural policies. Experience in conducting program/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programs is crucial for success in this role.
Languages:
Full proficiency or working knowledge of English is mandatory for this position. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the stakeholders involved in the CPF review process.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The consultant will be expected to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines, indicating the demanding nature of the role. The position may involve collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and requires excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills. The consultant will also need to demonstrate good communication and computer literacy, as well as the ability to gather, organize, and analyze information effectively.
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