Overview
The role involves providing specialized technical support for the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) across FAO projects and programmes at headquarters, regional, and country levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the practical implementation of FPIC throughout the FAO project cycle.
- Providing technical advice on the application of FPIC in projects and programmes.
- Support in reviewing project documents to ensure FPIC requirements are met.
- Supporting the delivery of technical assistance on FPIC standards and methodologies.
- Ensuring consistency with international and national frameworks.
- Deliver FPIC training sessions.
- Support the integration of FPIC into the FAO project cycle.
- Advise on FPIC-related content in project design, review, and implementation.
- Assist with the development of regional FPIC focal point networks.
- Design culturally appropriate consultation protocols.
- Support participatory dispute resolution.
- Advise on grievance mechanisms in project contexts.
Required Experience
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in the application of FPIC with Indigenous Peoples.
- Experience in FPIC with Indigenous Peoples is a key requisite.
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) with Indigenous Peoples, as well as with institutions and organizations involved in policy and project implementation.
- Experience designing and facilitating culturally appropriate FPIC processes, including participatory methods, grievance mechanisms, and integration into project cycles.
- Experience with FPIC in post-conflict or emergency contexts.
- Involvement in policy development or legislative processes related to FPIC.
Qualifications
- For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in anthropology, development studies, human rights, environmental sciences, or related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- For PSAs: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in anthropology, development studies, human rights, environmental sciences, or related field
