The main aim of the 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.
FAO participates in the development and implementation of field projects in the sectors of food security, agriculture and rural development. This requires the integration within the broader framework of sustainable food and agriculture that aims at increasing production and productivity, addressing climate change, managing natural resources and enhancing rural livelihoods.
Agriculture production and productivity of the predominant subsistence and smallholder producers are low. Production is characterized by rain fed agriculture with low technology application and vulnerable to external shocks as floods and droughts, pests and diseases. Post-harvest losses due to insufficient storage facilities and post-harvest treatment amount to 30 percent. For a significant part of the population, their own production is insufficient to cover annual food needs. In rural areas, non-agricultural income generating opportunities are limited and employment opportunities besides agriculture remain scarce. The private sector is led by few medium and large enterprises. The informal sector and micro and small enterprises (small traders and transporters) dominate the local economy in the rural setting (low financial inclusion and low taxable income).
The project “PROMOVE Agribiz” is financed by the European Union and jointly implemented by the FAO and GIZ. The objective of the project is to contribute to sustainable, inclusive and broad-based economic growth and poverty reduction in the context of national food and nutrition security as well as climate change. The specific objectives are: i) to improve food and nutrition security and resilience of smallholders through climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture development in the provinces of Nampula and Zambézia; and ii) to enhance rural competitiveness through increased participation of smallholders and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in economic activities, economic diversification, improved access to rural services and improved rural investment climate in the provinces of Nampula and Zambezia.
The Technical Adviser reports to the FAO Representative.
The Technical Adviser is responsible for the overall technical guidance and technical quality assurance/quality control of the Project. He/she leads the management of the project activities, including finance, budget and human resources, prepares detailed project annual work plans in collaboration with stakeholders and makes implementation arrangements.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.