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Organizational Setting
For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.
Reporting Lines
The Agricultural Economist reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).
Technical Focus
The engagement will support the implementation of the project, "Emergency assistance in restoring food security and agriculture-based livelihoods in Typhoon Rai affected areas in Region VIII" which aims to enable coconut farmers to immediately resume agricultural livelihoods through provision of agriculture inputs, including fertilizers, intercrops (i.e. Cardaba banana, assorted vegetable seeds, and sweet potato), and garden tools to start alternative livelihoods and improve local food security.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Agricultural Economist will carry out the following tasks:
Coordinate closely and provide key support to the Project Team Leader with regard to the project results framework. This includes design of appropriate monitoring framework/tools in determining project post-distribution utilization and results/outcomes, preparation and implementation of surveys, including data collection, quality control of data entry and creation, analysis, interpretation, and visualization;
Provide support in development of monitoring and assessment tools in determining the incremental yield, income and total farm productivity of typhoon-affected coconut farms with intercropping support from the project;
In coordination with the Project Technical Working Group and other relevant government agencies and stakeholders, assist in market identification of produce/products from the intercropping intervention;
Design technical assistance interventions to provide agricultural enterprises for farmer-beneficiaries with post-intercropping investment support, including but not limited to market information and business development services to sustain the gains of the project
Coordinate closely with national stakeholders (government (i.e., Department of Agriculture (DA) and Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Central Offices), UN Agencies, NGOs, food security and agriculture cluster) involved in Typhoon Odette response and recovery of agricultural livelihoods;
Develop and promote strategic linkages, synergies and partnerships between FAO and other actors from the UN, Government, Donor Community, Academe, Private Sector and Civil Society
Support the preparation and review of monitoring reports;
Participate in technical meetings/workshop organized by the Provincial Technical Working Group and other implementing partners;
Communicate results and reports to government partners, including national stakeholders, such as the DA and PCA to feed into the implementation of the National Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan
Support the synergies of the project with other relevant initiatives, programmes and projects
Carry out any other relevant duties within her/his technical competence as may be requested by the FAO Representative.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
University degree in agricultural economics, or economics;
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in project monitoring and evaluation of projects related to agri-based livelihoods and enterprise development;
A National of the Philippines
Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Tagalog
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Experience in implementing agricultural household surveys
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams;
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of emergency response in the context of the Philippines;
Experience in using and programming questionnaires in digital data collection tools (Kobo toolbox, ODK);
Coordination skills with strong individual planning capacity;
Knowledge of humanitarian principles
Demonstrated attention to detail
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [Protected Info]
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
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.
FAO

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time