Special Advisor on Parliamentary and Federative Affairs

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to eliminate hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Established in 1945, FAO works in over 130 countries and has a mission to help build a world where food is available to all. The organization focuses on improving agricultural productivity, ensuring sustainable management of natural resources, and enhancing rural livelihoods.

Job Overview:
The position of Special Advisor on Parliamentary and Federative Affairs is crucial for the FAO's project aimed at strengthening family farmers in Brazil. The role involves formulating innovative strategies and methodologies for planning, management, and monitoring of legislative and budgetary processes that impact the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture. The incumbent will be responsible for integrating experiences from political articulation with popular and student movements to enhance institutional influence in legislative decision-making. This position requires a proactive approach to developing policies that support rural revitalization and poverty reduction, ensuring that the needs of family farmers are adequately represented and addressed in governmental processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will have a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Structuring and improving strategies and management instruments related to the activities of the Special Advisory on Parliamentary and Federative Affairs.
• Collecting, systematizing, and analyzing data concerning the management of legislative processes using the Electronic Information System (SEI).
• Preparing strategic suggestions for the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture based on technical analyses of legislative procedures.
• Consolidating and quantitatively analyzing legislative monitoring data from the Federal Senate and National Congress.
• Conducting qualitative analyses of monitoring data, including data cross-referencing, SEI process analysis, and reviewing technical notes and relevant themes.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in Economic Sciences, as recognized by the CPES/CNPq table of areas of knowledge. Additionally, a minimum of four years of professional experience in political articulation with popular or student movements is required. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of legislative processes and the ability to analyze data effectively. Furthermore, candidates must be nationals of Brazil or residents with a valid work permit.

Educational Background:
A university degree in Economic Sciences is mandatory for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the economic implications of agricultural policies and the legislative processes that affect family farmers in Brazil.

Experience:
Candidates are expected to have at least four years of professional experience in the area of political articulation, specifically with popular or student movements. This experience should include a strong understanding of legislative processes and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders in the political landscape.

Languages:
Working knowledge of both English and Portuguese is required for this position. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with external partners. Additionally, only CVs completed in Portuguese will be accepted for this vacancy, emphasizing the importance of fluency in the local language.

Additional Notes:
The job does not specify a deadline for applications, which may indicate a rolling application process. The position is likely to be full-time, and candidates must be either nationals of Brazil or residents with a valid work permit. The role is focused on national issues, and the organization may offer competitive compensation and benefits, although specific details are not provided in the job description.