FAO International Agribusiness Consultant Jobs 2023 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs.
FAO Ethiopia looking for “International Agribusiness Consultant”.
Applicants with a degree in Advanced University Degree may apply on or before 28th July 2023.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO International Agribusiness Consultant Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 13th July 2023 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of International Agribusiness Consultant to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | International Agribusiness Consultant |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Ten years |
| Application Deadline | 28th July 2023 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities: The International Agribusiness Consultant will be in charge of the following specific tasks:
- Lead the management of FAO Ethiopia Value Chain Unit’ projects cycles : prepare concept notes, prepare work plans, prepare ToRs, Letters of Agreements ( LoA) and Contract documents with partner organizations and ensure that contractual terms are met, especially with respect to timing and quality of deliverables, prepare request for biddings and requests for proposals for consultants and service providers, secure the quality of service providers’ deliverable (delivery of goods, services and constructions among others), lead the monitoring and evaluation against deliverables;
- Lead the Value Chain Unit in monitoring of annual work plans in accordance to the project plans;
- Foster close collaboration with Government institutions (in particular with the federal and State Ministers of Agriculture and with regional bodies in Oromia, Sidama and SNNP (South Nations and Nationalities Populations)) and with development partners;
- Lead and secure the quality of reports in accordance with FAO and donor’s requirements;
- Lead the support for development of knowledge products, including analytical works and practical tools, related to the projects and other agribusiness and agri-food related initiatives;
- Provide required technical assistance to the Agribusiness Team to promote knowledge sharing and best practices at meetings and conferences, and interacts with international and national partners;
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams such as the Steering Committee and the technical Task Forces for the Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIP) initiative;
- Maintain close communication with other FAO Ethiopia project consultants to ensure that all components and activities are interlinked;
- Lead analytical works and researches related to technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology with respect to Ethiopia agriculture and food system dynamics;
- Participate actively in multi-disciplinary teams, and/or lead working groups/teams; collaborate with other departments and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes FAO best practices;
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations;
- Support resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy;
- Ensure coordination with other development partners (multilateral, bilateral and UN agencies) in Ethiopia.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Position in Organization:
- International Agribusiness Consultant
- Job Posting: 13/Jul/2023
- Closure Date: 28/Jul/2023, 3:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRETH
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: Consultant
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Ethiopia-Addis Ababa
- Duration: 6 months
- Post Number: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- Advanced university degree in agriculture, agricultural development, agricultural economics, or closely related field
- Ten years of relevant experience in the fields of agribusiness, rural development, value chains, support to producers’ organizations, and market linkages development;
How to Apply FAO International Agribusiness Consultant Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2302067
The Closing Date: 28th July 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
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| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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