Overview
The role involves conducting analytical and documentation exercises focused on governance and institutional arrangements that enable the application of systems approaches to agrifood systems transformation. The purpose is to develop a compendium of country case studies and generate evidence-based lessons and recommendations.
Tasks Summary
- Conduct desk review of scholarship and evidence on systemic coordination reforms in the agrifood sector and relevant country policies/strategies.
- Discuss entry points for case study with FAO country offices and define the scope of analysis.
- Adjust and finalize case study methodology and analytical questions.
- Prepare questionnaires and conduct interviews with key stakeholders.
- Develop and implement a workplan and calendar.
- Ensure informed consent and transcription for qualitative data collection.
- Analyse interview data and documentary evidence to answer study questions and document results in a report and presentation.
- Maintain regular communication with FAO HQ, RNE and selected Country Offices.
- Prepare an interim report and presentation summarizing key findings.
- Prepare interim country briefs with key findings.
- Prepare an interim synthesis report consolidating key information and results.
- Respond to feedback on all interim documents and final outputs and revise accordingly.
- Transparently declare and ensure quality control if AI technologies are used.
Experience Requirements
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in public administration, governance, political economy and systems approaches, preferably in food and agriculture.
- Experience with research, including desk reviews, stakeholder interviews and qualitative/quantitative data analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in governance, public administration and institutional arrangements supporting agrifood systems transformation.
- Experience in documenting governance processes, outcomes and transformative impacts, including economic, environmental and social dimensions (with attention to gender equality) is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in case study research and qualitative analysis.
- Strong understanding of food systems transformation and governance processes.
- Experience working in the NENA region.
Qualification Requirements
• University degree in public administration, preferably related to food security, nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
