Innovative Farming System Specialist

at  FAO

Job Posting: 06/May/2024
Closure Date: 20/May/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FAINS - FAO Representation in Indonesia
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Indonesia
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Environmental/Natural Sciences.
• Proven track record with over 5+ years professional experience on integrated farming system, climate smart agriculture (including permaculture concept), precision agriculture, integrated water resources management, pest management, and agribusiness.
• Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• National of Indonesia or resident of the country with valid work permit.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrated expertise in developing master plans for integrated farming systems, including zoning and infrastructure planning.
• Familiarity with formulating smart farming strategies to optimize resource use and improve crop yields.
• Practical experience in one of the following topics: Youth (self) Employment and/or Gender.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and facilitating workshop or meetings.
• Extent and relevance of experience in analytical skills on mapping of market channels and identify potential buyers for integrated farming products.
• Extent and relevance of experience in writing, developing and presenting technical content for external audiences.

• Lead on the delivery of the project implementation phase and provide technical inputs in close coordination with other FAO team members on the implementation project TCP/INS/3908: Empowering youth through capacity development on innovative farming system programme for agrifood system transformation in Indonesia specifically on the field.
• Monitor, identify and advice on challenges and risks facing the implementation of the project.
• Develop detail specifications for infrastructure, facilities, tools, and equipment, considering accessibility and safety standards as part of TOR for recruiting vendor for integrated farm layout, field arrangements and development of Permaculture and Semi-intensive cropping area.
• Support the service provider recruitment process in developing draft of Request for Proposal (RFP), reviewing technical proposals and provide input.
• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight to service provider on master plan development for the integrated farm layout, including zoning for different agricultural activities such as agroforestry, livestock fisheries, poultry, composting areas, crop cultivations areas that divided into four (4) different farming systems which consist of:
• Crop Area I: Permaculture. Farming design system based on ecological principles with strong market access.
• Crop Area II: Semi-intensive. Utilize technology that is suitable for beginners, but still use an open-field system.
• Crop Area III: Smart Farming 1. Utilization of Green House with the application of semi-intensive technology.
• Crop Area IV: Smart Farming 2. Utilization of Green Houses and IoT for high value commodities.

Ensure the development is in line with the FAO quality principles and standards, guidelines, and best practices.

• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight to service provider on development sets of educational materials, curricula, strategically tailored to empower youth of diverse age groups and skill levels: with the dual purpose of nurturing their interest in agriculture, natural resource management, climate change, and biodiversity through localized YUNGA programme while equipping them with the necessary skills and insights to thrive commercial farming in agrifood system transformation including four innovative farming systems concept, digital entrepreneurship skills and business partnership through development of advanced programme.
• Provide management, guidance, and technical oversight to service provider to conduct trainings and awareness raising event to foster youth leadership in agrifood system transformation.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and strengthening of youth analysis and research, to identify and address the specific requirements, challenges, value chains and learning preferences of young people.
• Closely working together with the FAO Indonesia programme staffs in managing communication with other consultants and providers involved in the project to ensure smooth coordination and collaboration.
• Supporting project reporting and assisting programme management in other activities as and when necessary.