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Post-harvest and Primary Processing Junior Specialist (SC-6)

Dhaka

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Dhaka
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Closing Date: 2023-11-27

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

Organizational Setting

The overall aim of this project is to provide Technical Assistance (TA) to strengthen the capacity of implementing agencies to successfully implement the Smallholder Agriculture Competitiveness Project (SACP) and reach expected SACP results. The implementing line agencies are Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) and Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC). DAE is the lead agency under overall supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA).


Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh, direct supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) – SACP and in close coordination with the Post-harvest and Primary Processing Specialist, SACP Project Director and Components’ Directors.


Technical Focus

The incumbent will support the implementation of the activities aiming at improvement of the post-harvest and primary processing technologies for the selected high value crops. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following\:


Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of the updated training manuals on harvest, post-harvest, primary processing and storage technologies.
• Co-facilitate refresher Training of Trainers on post-harvest, primary processing and storage techniques, with emphasis on reduction of post-harvest losses, ensuring better product quality, reduction of storage and transport losses, enhanced food safety and other value adding activities.
• Support trainers during the roll out of the training programme to the beneficiaries. Conduct regular monitoring missions in the field.
• Support development of simple processing guidelines for women and youth-led small-scale food processing business models. Co-facilitate Training of Trainers for the Project staff.
• Contribute to FAO-TA progress reports regarding the relevant activities.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Senior Technical Advisor.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in agricultural engineering/mechanization, food processing, agribusiness or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of English and Bangla.
• National of Bangladesh.


FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in the field of promoting improved and adapted post-harvest, primary processing and storage technologies in Bangladesh.
• Experience in training and coaching, preferably of government extension staff.
• Excellent communication skills including writing skills, proven ability to convey complex ideas through clear communication, and concise reports, and effective oral presentations.
• Willingness to work as a team member with multicultural and multidisciplinary team of experts.
• Ability to work independently and proceed with objectives of the assignment work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn and good work ethics.

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.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

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