Organizational Setting
The main aim of FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. Under the DeSIRA initiative (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture) (https://europa.eu/capacity4dev/desira), the European Union is committing to support through a grant, to strengthen Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation systems (AKIS) in Rwanda. By linking more effectively research and innovation with development initiatives, DeSIRA aims at supporting research and innovation projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and strengthening research capacities and research governance involving key actors at national, regional, continental and global levels. It intends to boost innovation in agriculture and food systems transformation of partner countries with a view to be more resilient to the effects of climate change, thereby contributing to the sustainable development goals targets 2.3 (increase agricultural productivity of smallholder food producers), 2.4 (ensure sustainable food production systems, strengthening adaptation to climate change), 2.A (increase investment in agricultural research and extension services, and technology development), 13.2 (Integrate climate change). It is foreseen that the full project will be implemented from January 2021 to December 2024, and will focus on three main thematic areas: a) Diversification of livestock and crop systems: Burera and Rutsiro districts; b) Effective management of irrigated areas of Gatsibo and Nyagatare Districts; and c) Crop intensification and diversification in drought-prone areas of Bugesera and Ruhango districts, alongside cassava plantations. The full project will build, expand and further develop the lessons learnt in the CDAIS project in two ways: i) addressing outstanding challenges in the innovation partnerships supported in the CDAIS project, and ii) expanding and promoting the approach on new thematic and geographic areas, and last but not the least, build synergies with the abovementioned two projects (TAP-FAO DeSIRA and Agroforestry Rwanda). The University of Rwanda, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM) will lead the implementation of the project in close collaboration with FAO and Rwanda Agriculture Board, and national stakeholders. FAO seeks to engage the services of a senior consultant to lead the design and formulation of a full project proposal based on the approved and agreed concept note, and taking into consideration the abovementioned background and context. Reporting Lines The consultant will work under the general supervision of the FAO Representative to Rwanda, direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR/Programme and under the technical guidance of the FAO Rwanda staff, as well as TAP-FAO DeSIRA project team at FAO-HQ. Tasks and responsibilities Specifically, the senior consultant will perform the following tasks:
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical and Functional Skills
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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