INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

Reporting Lines

The Indigenous Peoples, Social Inclusion and Safeguards Specialist will report directly to the Lead National Consultant – Natural Resource Management Specialist.

Technical Focus

The Global Environment Facility (GEF8) approved the Expression of Interest (EOI) of the project entitled “Transforming Agricultural Landscapes in Island Ecosystems and Key Biodiversity Areas towards Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Resilient Communities” under the Food Systems Integrated Program (FS-IP). The project aims to improve the ecosystem health and transform food systems to deliver multiple environmental and social benefits through the following components: (i) enhancing the enabling environment for climate-resilient and sustainable food and landscape management systems, including the dynamic conservation of biodiversity for food and agriculture; (ii) enabling integrated landscape management to sustain food systems and deliver GEBs; (iii) strengthening capacities promoting investment in sustainable and climate resilient food production practices, and improved value chains ; and (iv) promoting learning, knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation for sustainable landscapes management and biodiversity conservation.

In preparation for the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) phase, the Food and Agriculture Organization, in collaboration with the Government of the Philippines will develop the full project document in alignment with the national priorities and GEF8 programming directions. Project preparation activities will include desk review as well as multi-stakeholder consultations to ensure the involvement of key stakeholders in the project design process and generate commitments both at the national and local levels.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Prepare an Indigenous Peoples’ Planning Framework which includes guidance on the proposed structure, key elements and outline of the Indigenous Peoples’ Plan to be formulated during the project implementation. The framework should also outline the legal and institutional framework for IPs in Philippines, multilateral agreements relevant to IPs, FAO and GEF’s Policy on IPs, including the implementation arrangements of the framework and grievance redressal mechanism, among others.
• In line with FAO and GEF’s guidelines, prepare a matrix of potential social and environmental impacts of potential project interventions and options for their mitigation and management to serve as a tool for addressing impacts.
• Identify roles and responsibilities for identification, oversight and monitoring, as well as implementation of social and IP related mitigation and management measures and specific training needs for management of safeguards.
• Provide technical inputs to help ensure that the overall project design reflects and integrates a strong understanding of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) challenges and opportunities.
• Ensure that the project is designed incorporating FAO’s FPIC guidance as well as the existing framework governing Indigenous Peoples in Philippines, including. the Revised Guidelines on Free and Prior Informed Consent and Related Processes of 2012 and the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997.
• As part of the stakeholder consultation, identify and consult the different Indigenous People in the project sites and their respective representatives, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and other relevant groups and individuals working on IP related issues.
• Document sex-disaggregated, geographic and demographic information, as well as natural resource management, land use, livelihood practices, traditional ecological knowledge and relevant cultural practices through participatory mapping and consultation.
• Reach consent and document Indigenous Peoples’ needs that are to be considered in the project, including the identification of the potential role and contribution of IPs in the project activities.
• Complete and contribute to relevant sections of the project document and supporting materials such as , social and environmental assessments, results framework, baseline information, and results framework, among others.
• Complete and submit mission reports covering a summary of mission activities and conclusions, key persons/ organizations consulted and recommendations for the finalization of the project documents.
• Provide a preliminary outline, proposed methodology, draft and final copies of all expected outputs; and
• Carry out other relevant duties within his/her technical competence as requested by FAO.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or any related field.
• At least ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in developing IP Plans, including FPIC strategies, implementation, and monitoring especially in the Philippines
• National of the country or a resident with a valid work permit
• Working knowledge of English

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Job Posting

13/Dec/2023

Closure Date

27/Dec/2023, 11:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit

FAPHI – FAO Representation in The Philippines

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition

PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level

N/A

Primary Location

Philippines-Mandaluyong City

Duration

60 days

Post Number

N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.