- 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
Organizational Setting
In April 2025, the Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) for the Sustainable Development of the Brazilian Legal Amazon approved the UNJP/BRA/097/UNJ project "Environmental Regularization Project through Land Governance and Territorial Planning, as a pillar for Sustainable Development / Land for Women Project". The intervention was conceived by the Institute of Colonization and Lands of Maranhão (ITERMA) and will have the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as the executing agency.
The "Land for Women" project aims to promote land and environmental regularization in settlement areas and rural communities in Maranhão, with a priority focus on women heads of household. Seeking to reduce social inequalities, expand territorial governance and promote sustainable agricultural practices, the intervention will combine land titling actions, training in sustainable practices and entrepreneurship, access to credit and environmental monitoring, with a view to ensuring land tenure security, promoting access to public policies and strengthening economic autonomy.
- Formalization of women's lands in rural and traditional communities.
- Training in bioeconomy practices, sustainable management and female entrepreneurship.
- Technical capacity of the Governments of Maranhão and Pará for land monitoring and environmental enforcement strengthened.
Reporting Lines
The Project Assistant will work under the overall supervision of the Assistant to the Representative for the FAO Programme Unit in Brazil and under the technical guidance of the MPTF Project Coordinator.
Technical Focus
The Project Assistant will support the implementation of the “Environmental Regularization Project through Land Governance and Territorial Planning, as a Pillar for Sustainable Development / Land for Women Project”, ensuring that activities are executed in accordance with the agreed Project Document (ProDoc), workplans and budget.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Support the preparation of progress reports, work plans, financial reports or other documents required for Project accountability.
- Support the timely implementation of the project activities in accordance with FAO and MPTF rules and procedures,
- Directly assist the monitoring and updating of the project work, procurement, human resources and travel plans.
- Liaise with the project coordinator and other team members to support the organization, participate, make records and take necessary follow-up actions, in technical and operational meetings, and other events.
- As requested by the MPTF Project Coordinator, organize project information and electronic documents in FAO systems, keeping them properly updated.
- Support the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the processes of acquisition of goods and materials and contracting services, according to FAO rules and procedures.
- Monitor the delivery times of the products of the contracted services (companies and personnel) and verify that equipment and materials meet the required specifications.
- Prepare travel requests, in accordance with FAO rules and procedures, aiming at the timely execution of project activities.
- Assist with other project requests, if asked by supervisor.
- Travel to project sites, if required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, Agrarian Sciences, Social Sciences or other similar areas.
- At least three years of experience with the implementation of technical cooperation projects in Brazil related to the following areas: family farming, sustainable rural development, promotion of sustainable value chains, and/or land governance.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and/or Spanish.
- Brazilian nationality.
FAO Core Competencies
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
- Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring international cooperation projects, preferably with the United Nations System in the country.
- Working knowledge of the stages of implementation of public policies and legal frameworks on gender, environment and/or rural development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- 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). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
- Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
- Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
- We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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