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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Organizational Setting
The position is located in the FAO Representation in Kenya.
FAO’s Kenya Country Programming Framework (CPF) sets out four priority areas that will guide FAO’s partnership with, and support to the Government of Kenya at the national and devolved levels – bringing together innovative international best practices and global standards with national and regional expertise during the five years from 2018 to 2022. One of the priority areas is on the development of the Inclusive Value Chains. The value chains under this priority are selected based on the countries priorities.
The inclusive value chains sub program is implementing various value chain selection, analysis and development interventions in a number of value chains and sub sectors including horticulture, poultry, cereals, pulses, aquaculture and fruits. The interventions are designed to ensure inclusivity and sustainability in their impact as well as being aligned to various SDGs especially on contributing to economic growth, generate employment in rural economies – in particular for women and the youth, improve livelihoods, promote gender equality and reduce poverty.
Currently within the region, the FAO is implementing a number of projects, which aim to increase investments, improve food security, generate employment and increase income for the farming communities and agricultural entrepreneurs in the region. There are also projects aimed at increasing opportunities for youth in agriculture. He/she will focus on the following outputs:
The Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting the IVC team in achieving these outputs.
Reporting Lines
The Agribusiness and Value Chain Development Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Kenya, and the direct supervision of the Sub Program Leader for Agribusiness and Inclusive Value Chains (IVC), he/she will be responsible for the program coordination of the Sub Program’s activities in the Lake region Counties (Kisumu, Busia, Vihiga, Kakamega, Siaya, Migori, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Kisii, Nandi).
Technical Focus
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating delivery of the outputs of the projects in the region that aim to Improve food systems, enhance coordination and foster agricultural investments. These targeted investments should be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that contribute to economic growth, generate employment in rural economies – in particular for women and the youth, improve livelihoods, promote gender equality and reduce poverty. The Consultant will be responsible for building the necessary stakeholder platforms and working closely with the County Governments and other development partners in the delivery of this assignment.
Tasks and responsibilities
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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