agri business Development and marketing specialistFAO

Organizational Setting FAO's approach to development assistance in Mindanao focuses on supporting the rehabilitation of agriculture and fisheries-based livelihoods, accelerating agriculture-based enterprises and increasing access to sustainable energy, and resilience to risk in municipalities affected by natural disasters and conflict. Reporting Lines The Agri-business and Marketing Specialist will report to the Assistant FAOR for Programme. Technical Focus The Agri-business Development and Marketing Specialist is expected to support the capacity building of community-based organizations (CBOs) particularly on agribusiness development, marketing strategies and value chain. During the initial three (3) months, the incumbent is expected to deliver the following knowledge products: Report on identified gaps and bottlenecks using data from existing value chain studies of identified high value commodities List of potential buyers and suppliers with details on contact numbers, location, commodities, among others Report on status and updates on the resilient agricultural livelihoods List of key players, private sector, lead government agencies necessary in crafting an inclusive value chain strategy On the succeeding months of the initial contract, the incumbent will deliver the following activities and knowledge products: Consultation workshops with CBO leaders and members, and identified key players in the value chain Report on facilitation activities such as market linking or market encounters to improve the access to markets of project beneficiaries and in supporting the participation of CBOs, beneficiaries, exhibits and market mission Tasks And Responsibilities Specifically, the Agri-business Development and Marketing Specialist will undertake the following tasks: Review existing value chain analysis in Maguindanao particularly among the 5 municipalities and identify gaps in the value chain and conduct market studies; Review past and on-going programmes on agribusiness development to benchmark practices and identify approaches to strengthen and enhance private sector participation to scale up identified enterprise models, emerging ones and other potential market-led enterprises appropriate for areas affected by natural and human-induced disasters; General a list of potential buyers and suppliers for the validated resilient agricultural livelihoods identified among the 5 municipalities; Provide capacity building, mentoring/coaching sessions with CBOs on vegetable production, financial management, product packaging and labelling, costing and pricing, marketing management and e-commerce in coordination with relevant government agencies including Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform, Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism (MTIT), Cooperative and Social Enterprise Authority and Provincial and Municipal local government units and other key counterparts; Conduct consultation workshops with CBO leaders and members and identified key players in the value chain; Conduct activities that will enhance the CBOs' and farmer beneficiaries' access to markets by ensuring that their products reach market outlets and that they participate in trade fairs and exhibitions. This entails linking the CBOs to concerned government agencies such as the MTIT of BARMM and Department of Trade and Industry of adjacent regions as well as relevant business partners and local market actors (consolidators, business owners); Carry out any other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as may be requested by FAO. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements University degree (master's degree preferred) in agriculture, rural development or other relevant disciplines At least five (5) years of relevant experience in agri-based livelihoods and demonstrable experience in development projects in the Philippines and essentially in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Working knowledge (level C) of English and Filipino and/or any dialect in Maguindanao is an advantage A National of the Philippines FAO Core Competencies Results Focus Teamwork Communication Building Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work and in agri-enterprise development and management Familiarity with Women's Economic Empowerment Previous engagement with the women and youth groups in the BARMM is an advantage Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Filipino General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point). A DDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted 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/ For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Job Posting 18/Jan/2024 Closure Date 01/Feb/2024, 11:59:00 PM Organizational Unit FAPHI - FAO Representation in The Philippines Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition NPP (National Project Personnel) Grade Level N/A Primary Location Philippines-Cotabato Duration 6 months with 3 months probationary period Post Number N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time