Consultant for Family Farmers Project

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is focused on contributing to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil, aiming for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. It operates in various sectors related to agriculture, social justice, and rural development, with a mission to enhance the capacities of local and family farmers through differentiated policies and programs. The organization is involved in areas such as rural extension services, credit programs, land access, governance, market access, and cooperativism. It is likely part of a larger international framework that supports sustainable development and social equity in rural areas.

Job Overview:
The position of Consultant for the Family Farmers Project is designed to support the national processes aimed at empowering family farmers in Brazil. The consultant will be responsible for conducting surveys and studies on agrarian conflicts and the historical resistances of rural communities. This role involves identifying various experiences and strategies of social struggles that affirm the social function of land and its contributions to preserving Brazilian socio-biodiversity. The consultant will work closely with the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil and will be expected to engage in technical support, data analysis, and reporting relevant to the project’s objectives. The consultant will also play a key role in facilitating workshops and meetings to discuss consulting products and will be responsible for systematizing materials produced during seminars.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including: conducting bibliographic research and data surveys in institutional documents; preparing reports and data spreadsheets in specified formats; selecting states for analysis in various geographic regions; supporting meetings with representatives of proposing entities; presenting partial and final results of products as requested; providing technical support in workshops and meetings; monitoring actions developed on consulting topics; supplying the Ministry of Agrarian Development (MDA) with relevant information; systematizing materials from seminars; and preparing work plans and products as outlined in the call for expressions of interest.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Human and Social Sciences or Applied Social Sciences, as recognized by the CAPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of eight years of professional experience in human rights or related activities that combat violence against family farmers, landless individuals, indigenous peoples, quilombolas, and other traditional communities. Proficiency in both English and Portuguese is required, and candidates must be nationals of Brazil or residents with a valid work permit.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in fields related to Human and Social Sciences or Applied Social Sciences. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complex social dynamics and policies affecting family farmers and rural communities in Brazil.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least eight years of professional experience in areas related to human rights, particularly in combating violence against vulnerable groups such as family farmers and indigenous communities. Experience in public policy related to family farming and human rights is highly valued, as is participation in studies concerning agrarian reform and peasant struggles.

Languages:
Candidates must have a working knowledge of both English and Portuguese. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication and collaboration within the project and with various stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. It is important to note that only curriculum vitae (CV) completed in Portuguese will be accepted for this vacancy. The job does not specify a deadline for applications, which may indicate an ongoing recruitment process. The role is likely to be full-time, given the extensive responsibilities outlined.