Meat Sector Representative Organizations Specialist

Organizational Setting

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.

Reporting Lines

The Meat Sector Representative Organizations Specialist shall operate under the overall guidance and responsibility of the FAO Representative for Georgia, the technical guidance of the Senior Animal Production and Health Officer (REU) and the direct supervision of the Technical Advisor and in close collaboration with the competent authority.

Technical Focus

Provide technical expertise for the appropriate planning, development and implementation of the FAO project and timely delivery of the project outputs.

Tasks And Responsibilities

The assignment of the Meat Sector Representative Organizations Specialist shall include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Assess the feasibility of establishment of a meat producer, processor, and trader association in Georgia as a possible pathway for the sector development, in consultation with key stakeholders (companies, government agencies, and international organizations).
• Conduct a survey of industry representatives to assess the operation of existing setups and organizations and provide improvement recommendations.
• Implement a one-day seminar for the Georgian meat industry entrepreneurs covering:
• The current situation and how it compares to the experience from comparable countries.
• Operational tasks of non-governmental industry organizations and their functions and member services in accordance with global trends;
• Challenges and issues for operation of non-governmental industry organizations, unfair operating practices, changing public attitudes, awareness on local producers and consumers.
• Develop a feasibility report including a proposed model for Georgia, with implementation mechanisms, calculated start-up costs and maintenance models, and SWOT analysis that takes in consideration:
• Possibilities for addressing key challenges, need for favourable policies, providing valuable services to its members and infrastructure needs.
• Establishment of a platform for networking among industry players which can help members stay connected and informed and fosters partnerships, best practices and collaboration, such as
• Capacity development services for members and collaborators to enhance the skills of farmers, processors, and traders for aspects such as production, quality standards and certification schemes can help improve the overall quality of their products.
• Collecting ad sharing information such as market intelligence, facilitating trade partnerships, and organizing trade missions for access new markets, expanding business opportunities and improving export conditions.
  
  

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Animal Science, Food Technology, Economy or related field
• At least five (5) years of work experience in the meat sector and its representative industry organization
• Full proficiency (level C) in English language
  
  

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Hands-on experience in establishing/management of industry representative organization (preferably in meat sector)
• Excellent communication, writing and reporting skills.
  
  

Selection Criteria

• Extent and diversity of experience related to the above requirements.
  
  

Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement

Job Posting

25/Apr/2025

Closure Date

09/May/2025, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit

FEGEO - FAO Representation in Georgia

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition

Consultant

Grade Level

N/A

Primary Location

Home-Based

Duration

30 days on WAE basis during 3 months

Post Number

N/A

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• 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
  
  

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