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Specialist in Value Chains and Market Development
Job advertisement : Jul 24, 2023
Publication cancellation date : Aug 7/2023, 21:59:00
Organizational Unit: FLGUA
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: NPP ( National Project Personnel )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Guatemala
Duration: 12 months ( possibility of extension )
Position Number: N / A
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- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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Organizational framework
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ( FAO ) and the Government of Guatemala signed the Country Programming Framework ( MPP ) 2022 – 2025, in which, National priorities that FAO will address through country-level actions within their respective strategic frameworks are defined. These priorities aim to guarantee FAO’s comparative advantages to contribute to the achievement of the goals established in State policy instruments such as the K’atún National Development Plan Our Guatemala 2032 ( CONADUR-SEGEPLAN, 2014 ), the National Development Priorities ( SEGEPLAN, 2016 ), the General Government Policy 2020-2024, as well as the United Nations Framework for Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Guatemala and Agenda 2030.The Guatemalan MPP establishes three priority government areas to be addressed by FAO, these are: 1 ) More productive, prosperous and inclusive territories for a better life, 2 ) Food security and better nutrition, and 3 ) Resilience and better environment. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country. The results contemplated in these three program areas will be achieved through the development of the Organization’s normative instruments and the projects implemented by FAO, together with its partners, in the country.
The project “ Resilient livelihoods of vulnerable small farmers in the Mayan landscapes and the Dry Corridor of Guatemala ” -RELIVE- implemented together with the institutions of the Government of Guatemala, as they are: MARN, MAGA, INAB and INSIVUMEH, has the financing of the Green Climate Fund and the co-financing of the Korean International Cooperation Agency ( KOICA ). Said project will strengthen the livelihoods of one hundred and fifteen thousand small producers in 29 municipalities of Petén, Chiquimula, Zacapa, Alta and Baja Verapaz, and it will avoid the emission of 1 million tons of CO2 in the next seven years, equivalent to 8% of the goal that Guatemala has committed to the Climate Change Convention for 2030.
The RELIVE project is part of the work areas of the MPP 2022 – 2025, specifically Area 3 “ Resilience and best environment ”, that addresses the sustainable management of natural resources that helps improve the comprehensive management of climate and environmental risks, and adaptation to climate change of the most vulnerable population groups.
The project will be implemented and will generate three key results: – Critical production systems are resilient to the climate and farmers have improved, secured food and adapted their livelihoods; – Water resources at the micro-basin level are managed sustainably and landscapes are restored to ensure a stable water supply for agriculture in the midst of drought conditions induced by climate change. – Local and national institutions adopt governance mechanisms and have a strong capacity to apply adaptation measures to climate change
Hierarchical dependency
The specialist will be under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator with the general guidance and supervision of the Assistant Representative ( Program ).
Field of specialization
The specialist will accompany the project in the management of planning actions, technical assistance and monitoring of project activities and products related to market analysis and development, and value chains.
Tasks and responsibilities
– Operate the planning, technical assistance and monitoring actions of the project products in terms of value chains and market development. – Direct the preparation of market analysis and development and promote the implementation of development plans and / or market plans, for SMEs / jobs identified and served by the Project. – Prepare training programs ( training of trainers ) in market analysis and development, using guides and manuals. – Assist producer organizations in the design of training programs in market analysis and development. – Prepare terms of reference and support selection and contracting processes for technical service providers ( via letters of agreement, contracts,trainings ) aimed at diagnosing SMEs / jobs served by the project, market research, value aggregation, to the commercialization and construction of productive infrastructure and to the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment for value aggregation. – Support government entities ( INAB, MAGA ) in the definition of protocols to serve SMEs in the development of ventures and link to markets. – Support SMEs/ventures in identifying promotion needs and connecting with potential markets ( local or regional or international ) – Participate in lifting and/o supervision of information on performance indicators in value chains and market development. – Make monthly technical reports,semi-annuals and annuals linked to the actions of development of the markets of the SMEs / enterprises supported by the Project. – Perform other related tasks as required
LOS ( AS ) CANDIDATES ( AS ) WILL BE EVALUATED ( AS ) UNDER THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
– Professional with an academic degree in Agricultural, Environmental, Forestry Sciences, or related career, preferably with postgraduate studies in Rural Development, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or other related ones. – Five years of relevant work experience on issues related to value chains, analysis and development of markets, mainly agricultural and forestry. – Five years of relevant experience in the application of instruments, methodologies, strategies, etc., linked to value chain management, market development, especially for small and medium-sized companies – SMEs- and ventures based on agroforestry activities – Guatemalan Nationality. – Practical knowledge of the Spanish Language
FAO core competencies
– Results-based approach – Teamwork – Communication – Establishing effective relationships – Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical / functional skills
– Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams – Ability to establish inter-institutional relations with the public, private, international cooperation and civil society sectors – Effective management of computer programs, use of Microsoft office, ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ) – Skills in preparing and writing plans, reports and technical documents
Selection criteria
– Work experience in the United Nations System – Knowledge of Human Rights, rights of indigenous peoples, women and youth – Experience in incorporating a gender perspective, youth and indigenous peoples
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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