Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Eswatini have partnered since the country joined the Organization in 1971. FAO assistance has covered the formulation and implementation of food security and nutrition policies, including risk reduction and management strategies, and activities to increase agricultural productivity. More recently, cooperation has included a focus on market access and agricultural competiveness, with support to smallholders ’ transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture. Emphasis is also given to the sustainable management of natural resources.
FAO Eswatini is implementing a number of Technical Cooperation Programmes (TCP) projects and Emergency programmes. The TCP provides assistance in all areas pertaining to FAO ’ s mandate and competence that are covered by the Strategic Framework to respond to governments ’ priority needs. These short-term, catalytic and sustainable projects are driven by the demands and priorities of member countries, addressing critical gaps in hunger and malnutrition eradication, sustainable production, rural poverty reduction more efficient and inclusive food chains and building resilience to crisis. TCP projects catalyze change, foster capacity development and assist countries in mobilizing resources, in line with the Country Programming Frameworks agreed to with governments. Currently FAO Eswatini is supporting a number of TCPs with the Ministry of Agriculture and jointly collaborating with other Ministries as related to projects.
The position is located in Mbabane in Eswatini. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Eswatini focuses its efforts on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Eswatini on research and development, training, extension services and strengthening of the staff capacity in planning and policy making. FAO has supported improvements in agricultural policy analysis, strengthened institutions. Enhanced integrated area development and expanded participation of marginalized and vulnerable communities in sustainable development.
Moreover, with the current situation regarding COVID-19, it is expected that all FAO projects will also contribute towards addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 disease in the relevant thematic areas.
Reporting lines
The consultant reports directly to the International Legal Expert and the Chief of the Development Law Service of the FAO Legal Office (LEGN) or his nominated responsible LEGN Officer. Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Eswatini (FAOR) and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR/Programmes. Guidance will come from the Eswatini National Nutrition Council and the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) of the project.
The post is located in the FAO Eswatini office.
Technical Focus
Tasks And Responsibilities
The National legal Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Eswatini National Nutrition Council (ENNC) of Eswatini, FAO Nutrition Experts at the Regional and HQ Levels, the Legal Officers and Experts of LEGN (FAO Legal team) and other Government agencies to support in the consultation and preparation of all legal instruments related to food and nutrition including the Food and Nutrition Bill and any subsidiary legislation. The Legal Expert shall:
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
Selection criteria
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