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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
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Organizational Setting

The FAO Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (SLC) was established in 1996 and is based in Barbados. It is headed by a Sub-Regional Representative/Coordinator and is staffed by a Multidisciplinary Team and an Administrative Unit.
SLC supports 13 member countries; Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, The Bahamas, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Moreover, FAO Representations are present in Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname; Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas; and Guyana.
FAO SLC with implement several national technical cooperation programmes with countries across the OECS region in the area of competitive and resilient value chain development. These projects aim to strengthen and build high potential agricultural value chains at the national and regional level to improve farmer livelihoods, increase food security, and contribute to the reduction in national food import bills.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall guidance of the FAO Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, and the technical supervision of the FAO SLC Trade and Markets Officer, the Consultant will provide technical and applied support to FAO’s Value Chain Development and Agribusiness projects in the OECS and support the regional implementation of the Value Chain (VC) methodology to promote sustainable and inclusive agricultural industries in the Caribbean.

Technical Focus

The objectives of the assignment are to support the roll out and upscale of FAO’s Value Chain Development methodology across the Caribbean region, with a focus on generating intraregional and extra regional market access and facilitating the strengthening of national and regional agricultural supply chains.

Tasks and responsibilities

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in agriculture, environment, agricultural economics, business administration, international development, international trade, economics, social science or a related field;
• 4 years of relevant work experience in agricultural trade and distribution and/or private sector agribusiness operations
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish for Consultants; working knowledge of English for PSA Subscribers.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience in agricultural trade and distribution
• Work experience and knowledge of the Caribbean agricultural sector is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of agricultural trade and distribution in Caribbean, North American and UK markets is a strong advantage
• Work experience or knowledge in agronomy, farm management or agricultural production is an asset
• Demonstrated skills in project coordination, facilitation and communication;
• Good knowledge of Excel, data management, and PowerPoint tools is an advantage;

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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