Agrifood Systems Associate Officer

About this role

FAO Tanzania is recruiting a UN Volunteer Agrifood Systems Associate Officer to support the design, implementation, monitoring and coordination of programmes that strengthen agrifood systems. The assignment sits within FAO's Strategic Framework 2022-2031 and advances its Four Betters agenda: Better Production, Better Nutrition, a Better Environment and a Better Life. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative for Programmes, the volunteer supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of agrifood systems projects. Day-to-day duties include preparing work plans, budgets, progress reports, concept notes and project documentation, and collecting, compiling, analysing and verifying programme data to track results and indicators.

The officer helps organise and follow up on project review meetings, field missions, stakeholder consultations, workshops, technical meetings and policy dialogues, and contributes to partnerships promoting sustainable agriculture, food security, nutrition and rural development. Further tasks involve analysing information on value chains, climate resilience and rural livelihoods, and preparing technical briefs, case studies and lessons learned. Field visits and communication materials are also part of the assignment. Candidates should hold a degree in agriculture or a related field, with experience in project activities, working with stakeholders, data collection, basic analysis, monitoring and reporting.

Basic knowledge of agriculture, food security and rural development is expected, along with research, analytical and writing skills, good communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Previous volunteer experience or experience of another culture is highly regarded. FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger and works with government counterparts, development partners, research institutions, civil society, the private sector and farming communities. The placement is a United Nations Volunteers assignment, and during the first month the volunteer agrees a work plan with the direct supervisor, including regular check-ins and performance feedback.

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