Specialist in Mediation of Agrarian Conflicts

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• 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

Organizational Setting

The project objective is to contribute to the national processes of strengthening family farmers in Brazil for poverty reduction and rural revitalization. The outcome is to implement differentiated policies and programs that improve the capacities of the national government, local and family farmers in areas such as ATER (rural extension and technical advisory services), Credit Programs, land access and governance, access to markets and the strengthening of cooperativism.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.

Technical Focus

To carry out surveys, studies and analyses on violence in the countryside, forest and waters, considering the negative impacts resulting from these processes on the economic and social condition of family farming families and traditional peoples and communities.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct bibliographic research and data and information surveys in institutional documents and tools.
• Prepare reports and data spreadsheets, in a format to be specified, pertinent to the activities of this Term of Reference.
• To define, together with the supervision of the assignment, which states should be selected as the object of analysis in each of the geographic regions.
• Assist the project in meetings with of the proposing entities, present the partial and final results of the products, upon demand of DEMCA/MDA and provide the requested information and clarifications.
• Support the project in workshops and meetings relevant to the elaboration of the assignment products, upon demand of DEMCA/SE/MDA.
Support in monitoring the actions developed on the subject of the assignment
• Provide the MDA with information and parameters regarding the topic pertinent to this Term of Reference.
• Carry out systematization of the material produced in the Seminar Talks of the Earth.
• Prepare the Work Plan and the Products as established in this Term of Reference.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human sciences or Applied Social Sciences, according to the table of areas of knowledge of CAPES/CNPq.
• Minimum experience of 08 (eight) years in human rights, or activities related to combating violence against family farmers, landless, indigenous, quilombolas and/or other traditional peoples and communities. In case of having specialization and 05 (five) years of experience in the requested areas. In case of having Master’s degree and 03 (three) years of experience in the requested areas and in case of having a Doctorate and 02 (two) years of experience in the requested areas.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese;
• Brazilian Nationality or other legally authorized to work in Brazil.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Desirable experience in data collection and systematization in public policies aimed at family farming (PRONERA, Agrarian Reform, policies for traditional peoples and communities).

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

ADDITIONAL 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/
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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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

HOW TO APPLY

• 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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