Field Facilitator (two positions)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the FAO Field offices KP. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses its efforts on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research and development, training, extension services and strengthening of the staff capacity in planning and policy making. FAO has supported improvements in agricultural policy analysis, strengthened institutions. Enhanced integrated area development and expanded participation of marginalized and vulnerable communities in sustainable development.

The duty stations are: Bajaur and Orakzai districts in KP province 

The position is at SB III SC5  

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Pakistan (FAOR) and the direct supervision of the AFAOR Programme and in KPK the incumbent will work closely and collaborate with the International Project Coordinator, District Team Leader, sectoral specialists and the project team in performing the following tasks and duties:

Technical Focus

Facilitate field level activities related to mobilization, formation and facilitation of FFS in the target villages in close coordination with agriculture department or partner organizations (if any). 
Conduct regular field visits of the project area and provide guidance and recommendation for appropriate crops, vegetables and livestock area specific interventions for establishment of FFS. 
Support district lead for maintaining meaningful working relation with local government agriculture department for implementation of community level activities  

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Facilitate the project target villages’ selection process under guidance of national, provincial and district lead.  
•     Facilitate field level interventions for establishment of Farmer Field Schools.  
•     Facilitate district lead/supervisor preparation and completion of field work plan, agriculture inputs procurement plan, logistic and admin support etc. 
•     Facilitate and participate capacity building events/ trainings on selected Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) practices, facilitation skills, farmer training curricula, On Farm Water Management (OFWM), use of ICT, monitoring methods, and others. 
•     Facilitate local level ToT for extension officers, staff and/or employees from partner organisations (entities) on CRA and OFWM. Apart from this facilitate organising season long Training of Farmer Facilitators  
•     Provide technical backstopping to run the FFSs and facilitate ongoing project related activities in the selected districts.  
•     Closely work with district lead/ supervisor and sectoral specialist for collection and compilation of all the information related with FFS work, economic analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis related data from respective district.        
•     Facilitate field activities in liaison and coordination with district administration, I/NGOs, private sector companies, academia, research institutions and women and men farmer organizations.  
•     Assist district lead and sectoral specialist in the day-to-day monitoring of FFS. interventions and compile monthly monitoring sheets (online/offline). 
•     Ensure timely submission of FFS monthly work plan and progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and final) to supervisor. 
•     Perform any other associated task as assigned by management.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•     Advanced university degree in Agribusiness/ Natural or Social Sciences with FFS and Agribusiness or Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) experience
•     A minimum of 3 years of Farmer Field School (FFS) relevant experience, 1-2 years of relevant experience in Agribusiness and Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA) will be an asset 
•     Working knowledge of English and working knowledge of Urdu and local languages used in province
•     National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Functional Skills

•     Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is essential. 
•     Practical knowledge of Social Mobilization process & Community organization skills. 
•     Proficient in basic computer skills including MS Office. 
•     Ability of working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment and rural communities. 
•     Understanding of the purpose and functions of technical programmes, operational guidelines and programme/project management procedures, preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO would be considered an added asset 
•     Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations 
•     Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards 
•     Display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved.  
•     Continue to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION