Senior Technical Officer (Conservation & Sustainable Use Of PGRFA – Farmers’ Rights)

Descrizione

Testo originale dell'annuncio (in inglese)

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. FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. The Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) performs the tasks established under the Treaty, and arranges for and provides administrative support for sessions of the Treaty's Governing Body and for any subsidiary bodies, as may be established, and assists the Governing Body in carrying out its functions, including the performance of specific tasks that the Governing Body may decide to assign to it. The Senior Technical Officer leads a team or supports other teams within the Secretariat to provide advice, technical support and guidance to the Secretary on the implementation of the International Treaty related, in particular, to the conservation and sustainable use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (PGRFA) and Farmers' Rights. The position is located in the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines The Senior Technical Officer (Conservation and Sustainable Use of PGRFA - Farmers' Rights) reports to the Secretary (ITPGRFA), International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), OCB. Technical Focus Support the Secretary (ITPGRFA) in the implementation of the International Treaty and the work of its Governing Body and intersessional bodies, especially to enhance the functioning of the Treaty's mechanisms, programmes and strategies related to the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA, Farmers' Rights and capacity development, in cooperation with other organizations, funds and treaty bodies. Support the Secretary (ITPGRFA) in coordinating and implementing programmes of work on capacity development. Key Results Leadership and technical expertise for the planning, development and implementation of programmes of work, projects, related products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. Key Functions • Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of technical issues of assigned programmes/projects; directs the review of relevant documents and reports; identifies priorities, liaises with relevant parties; identifies and initiates follow-up actions. • Coordinates programmes and reviews the assessment of issues and trends for the implementation of programmes and projects, as well as the preparation of impact evaluation or equivalent studies. • Supervises preparation of various written outputs, e.g. background papers, analyses, substantial sections of reports, as well as studies, and inputs to publications. • Directs substantive support to consultative meetings and conferences, to include the proposition of agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations. • Manages outreach activities; designs and conducts training workshops and seminars; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities. • Leads field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties. • Provides advice to develop policies and strategies, as well as national protocols and guidelines for projects with specific domains related to FAO's work. Specific Functions • Provides technical leadership for and overall coordination of the implementation of the conservation and sustainable use of PGRFA and the work of the relevant subsidiary body of the Governing Body of the International Treaty. • Provides technical leadership to support negotiations amongst Contracting Par