Partnerships Consultant (Family Farming and Parliamentary institutions)

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:2501429Partnerships Consultant (Family Farming and Parliamentary institutions) Job Posting :06/Jun/2025 Closure Date :20/Jun/2025, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit:PSU - Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division Job Type :Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition:ConsultantGrade Level:N/A Primary Location :Italy-RomeDuration:6 months with possible extensionPost 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 FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) is FAO's hub to ensure rights-based and sustainable development for all, leaving no one behind. PSU builds transformative partnerships and proactively engages with key stakeholders, including family farmers, Indigenous Peoples, parliamentarians, academia, research institutions, UN organizations and civil society. PSU drives a people-centred approach through technical support, capacity development, policy advice and inclusive dialogue. All of this serves importantly to enhance countries' capacity to end hunger, malnutrition and poverty and achieve more inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems, with and for the people. The Family Farming Engagement, Parliamentarian Networks and Communication for Development Unit (PSUF) oversees the work with communication for development platforms, parliamentary alliances, family farmers and with their organizations, manages the Family Farming Knowledge Platform and supports the implementation of the United Nations Decade for Family Farming 2019-2028. Reporting Lines The Incumbent will work under general guidance of the Head of the Family Farming Engagement, Parliamentarian Networks and Communication for Development Unit (PSUF). Technical Focus Establish, strengthen and foster partnerships with state and non-state actors (NSAs), in particular with family farmers organizations and parliamentary institutions, and support the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 and of the Global Parliamentary Pact against Hunger and Malnutrition. Tasks and responsibilities PSU Partnerships Consultant (Family Farming and Parliamentary institutions), A Level • Coordinate the promotion, identification, development and monitoring of strategic partnerships and engagement with state and non-state actors (NSAs), in particular with family farmers organizations and parliamentary institutions among others under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031; • Provide guidance and support to staff at Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) on effective engagement with family farmers, their organizations and with parliamentary institutions; • Provide guidance and support to staff at Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) in relation to adapted interventions for the support at national, regional and global level of family farming in the framework of the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming and of parliamentary institutions and other related initiatives; • Conduct the monitoring and review of ongoing partnership and collaboration activities with family farmers organizations and/or parliamentary networks and their outcomes for reporting through various channels; • Develop and implement advocacy initiatives in relation to the contribution of family farming to sustainable agrifood systems; • Collect, document and analyse best practices and innovations in public policies supporting family farming in order to share the knowledge among HQ technical units, decentralized offices and with the general public; • Develop technical materials and carry out capacity development activities (online and offline) in relation to technical and policy areas relevant for family farming and parliamentary institutions; • Oversee the structuring and conducting policy dialogues, trainings, and seminars on inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy processes for the support of family farming; • Facilitate multi-actor and inter-regional exchanges and collaborates with other UN agencies to promote the sharing of knowledge and policy solutions for family farming. PSU Partnerships Consultant (Family Farming and Parliamentary institutions), B Level • Contribute to the promotion, identification, development and monitoring of strategic partnerships and engagement with state and non-state actors (NSAs), in particular with family farmers organizations and parliamentarians among others under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031; • Provide guidance and support to staff at Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) on effective engagement with family farmers, their organizations and with parliamentary institutions; • Contribute to the team’s work on supporting Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) staff in relation to adapted interventions for the support of family farming at national, regional and global level in the framework of the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming, of parliamentary institutions and other related initiatives; • Contribute to engagement of non-state actors in FAO and UNDFF related events; • Support in the monitoring and review of ongoing partnership and collaboration activities with family farmers organizations and/or parliamentary networks and their outcomes for reporting through various channels; • Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy initiatives in relation to the contribution of family farming to sustainable agrifood systems; • Support the documentation and analysis of best practices and innovations in public policies supporting family farming in order to share the knowledge among HQ technical units, decentralized offices, policy makers and with the general public • Support the implementation of technical materials and carry out capacity development activities (online and offline) in relation to technical and policy areas relevant for family farming and parliamentary institutions; • Contribute to the structuring and to the implementation of policy dialogues, trainings, and seminars on inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy processes for the support of family farming; • Support multi-actor and inter-regional teams and collaborate with other UN agencies to promote the exchange of knowledge in relation to issues relevant for family farming. PSU Partnerships Consultant (Family Farming and Parliamentary institutions), C Level • Assist the promotion, identification, development and monitoring of strategic partnerships and engagement with state and non-state actors (NSAs), in particular with family farmers organizations and parliamentary institutions among others under FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022-2031; • Assist the team to develop effective engagement with family farmers, their organizations and with parliamentary institutions; • Assist the team’s work on supporting Headquarters (HQ) and in Decentralized Offices (DOs) staff in relation to adapted interventions for the support of family farming at national, regional and global level in the framework of the implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming, of parliamentary institutions and other related initiatives; • Contribute to the engagement of non-state actors in FAO events; • Support in the development and implementation of outreach and advocacy activities to increase FAO visibility and to disseminate knowledge in relation to issues relevant to family farming and parliamentary institutions; • Assist the documentation and analysis of best practices and innovations in public policies supporting family farming in order to share the knowledge among HQ technical units, decentralized offices, policy makers and with the general public; • Assist the structuring and implementation of policy dialogues, trainings, and seminars on inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy processes for the support of family farming; CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in international relations, political and social sciences, economics, agricultural sciences or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization; Consultants with bachelor`s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience; • One (C level) or five (B level) or ten (A level) years of relevant professional experience in developing partnerships, policies, and programs with NSAs • Working knowledge (level C) of English; FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills • Extent and relevance of experience in building alliances, partnerships and networks for sustainable food systems; • Extent and relevance of experience in effectively engaging with family farmers organizations and parliamentary networks; • Ability to operate effectively in a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships; • Familiarity with FAO processes, initiatives and policies; • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, as well as gender sensitive and cross-cultural competency; • Excellent writing skills; • Data management skills desirable; • Extensive knowledge of food systems, food security and nutrition, sustainable development, parliamentary systems and family farming; • Experience in organizing meetings, seminars and capacity development activities; Selection Criteria • Work experience with other UN entities or relevant stakeholders, particularly at the country level, is considered an asset • Limited knowledge of a second FAO language (French or Spanish) is an asset for consultants ; 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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list 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). 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