Background and Partner Organization SHEN NGO is an important player, facilitator and guarantor of quality: over the past 25 years, the NGO has established the concept of organic agriculture, organic agriculture laws and national criteria for organic agriculture, as well as a Master's Degree Program in organic agriculture at the Armenian National Agrarian University. SHEN NGO, which means „prosperous village", particularly focuses on creating vibrant communities, for example, by strengthening skills and employment, community-based organizations and agricultural cooperatives, and by improving infrastructure and market access. Based on the above successes in spreading organic agriculture, SHEN NGO is motivated to digitalize it. Already, a pilot project transferring real-time weather data to smartphones and computers has been successful: farmers and cooperatives have been able to anticipate and respond to weather events such as hail, floods and drought. Equally well received was information on plant diseases and pest control. SHEN NGO is looking for an international professional for the follow-up of the above mentioned pilot project and further pilot projects, e.g. for methods of cropping, time of planting, pricing, nutrition, small livestock breeding. The position is located in Yerewan, headquarters of SHEN NGO, Armenia. Job Scope At SHEN NGO, you will contribute to the establishment, further development, implementation and management of agroforestry projects by analysing the need for further training of colleagues and strengthening their skills through creative workshops. In cooperation with universities, you will contribute to the capacity development of knowledge/skill building in agroforestry. You will contribute to the conceptualisation of innovative agroforestry projects and the development of a national and international agroforestry network. In particular, you are responsible for the following: - Support in planning, establishing and managing agroforestry systems, designing plots and selecting species - Implementation of water management and erosion control concepts - Needs analysis to strengthen the expertise of colleagues - Conception, organisation and implementation of on-the-job training/workshops - Designing learning materials for the adaptation of agroforestry systems - Establishing a national and international network for the protection and restoration of forest landscapes, for example together with local partner organisations of SHEN and associations - Supporting alliances and cooperation, e.g. for the identification of needs, including through the organisation of round tables with relevant stakeholders from science, ministries and public administration as well as civil society, e.g. non-governmental organisations - Supporting the policy and strategy development of state actors in the areas of forests and biodiversity Profile - Master's degree in agriculture/horticulture/forestry or Bachelor's degree in agriculture/agriculture/forestry - Work experience in the development and management of agroforestry projects - Knowledge of agroforestry concepts - Very good knowledge of English - Intercultural communication skills and sensitivity - Enjoy promoting colleagues through collegial counselling/workshops - Openness for social integration into the culture of Armenia and for business Please note that citizenship of a Member State of the European Union or Switzerland is a formal requirement. Benefits provided by Bread for the World and Dienste in Übersee Bread for the World provides a framework in which the professionals of Dienste in Übersee share their knowledge and skills with people of another culture. Supportive cooperation, mutual learning and intercultural exchange are enabled by: - Individual preparation - Three year contract with benefits in accordance with the German Development Aid Workers Act - Coaching
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to Senior Director, SG-AFNR, will collaborate closely with colleagues from the Regional Departments and other Sector Offices, and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff. Your Role As a Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist will lead, formulate, and articulate policy and strategies on the agriculture, food, nature, and rural development (AFNR) sector, engage developing member country (DMC) governments in policy dialogue, engage with the private sector and other industry stakeholders, and conduct ADB's activities to support agri-food system transformation, nature capital financing, and climate-smart net zero agriculture development. You will lead in identifying and developing loans, grants, technical assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services, and provide technical support and backstopping to other staff. You will: - Lead the development of strategies and operations for agri-food system transformation and natural resources management, with innovative financing to support green, resilient, and modernized agriculture with enhanced private sector engagement, in consultation with relevant government agencies. - Lead AFNR sector assessment, strategy and roadmap preparation or updating in assigned DMCs, and provide inputs to Country Partnership Strategy and country programming missions. - Lead in the development, processing and administration of loan, grant and TA projects in the agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development sector in assigned DMCs, and ensures key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects. - Contribute to ADB efforts to promote rural development and enhance food security by identifying and designing innovative participatory approaches to climate resilient, environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable agriculture, natural resources management and rural development, and substantially contributes to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building. - Liaise with and coordinates with development agencies on policies, sector strategies, investments, TAs, and co-financing. - Keep abreast of the latest development in international, sub-regional, and national best practices for sustainable natural resources management, agriculture and rural development, and participate in and contribute to ADB-wide sector and thematic groups. - Contribute to SG-AFNR Communities of Practice for Natural Capital, IWRM and/or for Agriculture Value Chain and Financing by sharing his/her expertise within SG-AFNR. - Perform other tasks as required and reflected in the annual workplan. - Take the role of mentor to develop capabilities/potential of reporting staff. - Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance; and ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff. Qualifications You will need: - Master's degree or equivalent in agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, agricultural science, or other related fields. Alternatively, university degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, agricultural science or other related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. - At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in ANR sector including international work experience. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. - Significant expertise and knowledge about all elements (technical, financial, economic, social, livelihoods) of the rural infrastructure life cycle from conception to construction, to operation and maintenance, to upgrading or decommissioning. - Credible expert in field of expertise with recognized ability to lead projects and to share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community. - Proven track record in successfully leading teams. - Demonstrated experience in liaison with government officials, non-government agencies, technical specialists, and staff from development partners. - Commitment to learning and change. - Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-6-201908.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 6. Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. - Paid leave (including parental) - Medical and health benefits - Life and other insurance plans - Staff development - Retirement plan - Housing and education allowance (if applicable) - Expatriate benefits (for international staff) About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific). ADB only hires nationals of its [68 members](https://www.adb.org/about/members). To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization). ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information. 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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background Corporate Background UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: • Sustainable development • Democratic governance and peacebuilding • Climate and disaster resilience In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. Internship Office Background Most commodity sectors in developing countries are afflicted by poor production practices that lead to increasing pressure on ecosystems and fail to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. Poor production practices lead to negative environmental impacts such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, carbon emissions, soil erosion, depletion of water resources and contamination from chemicals. In fact, the largest driver of deforestation is the production of agricultural commodities. On the social side, working conditions in commodity production are often not in line with basic labor rights. Despite recent commodity booms, small producers are held in poverty, mostly due to low productivity and product quality. Despite the progress made through standards and supply-chain initiatives, weaknesses in the underlying enabling environment limit change at a larger scale. An effective enabling environment consists of elements such as clear public policies, a well-functioning legal framework, clarity regarding land-use planning, effective enforcement mechanisms, accessible credit structures, and effective farmer extension services. As a result of the absence of these elements, work on commodity sustainability remains less effective than it could be, and costlier and more time-consuming than it should be. Improving the enabling environments will increase the chances of sector-wide change to sustainable production practices. UNDP has developed its Strategy for Food and Agricultural Commodity Systems (FACS) to focus its vision and enhance its support to transform FACS. FACS are fundamental to the sustainable development of the 170 countries UNDP supports. FACS are often the largest contributor to their economies; food and nutrition is fundamental for citizen health; and FACS have a key role to play in achieving the SDGs. Yet, FACS are in crisis and need to be radically transformed to become sustainable. UNDP, building on its experience, has for the first time consolidated its FACS support and vision into this Strategy. A FACS practice has been established within UNDP´;s Nature, Climate and Energy team, which is tasked to support UNDP Country Offices with FACS related challenges in a way that is aligned with UNDP´;s FACS strategy. UNDP´;s Green Commodities Programme (GCP) is one of UNDP´;s global projects in support of implementing UNDP´;s FACS strategy. GCP's global targets, objectives and delivery strategies are based on inclusive and sustainable growth and development – combining governments and markets in agriculture through public private partnerships and democratic dialogue processes. GCP's focus on strengthening the livelihoods of smallholder producers within commodity supply chains and reducing environmental footprints, particularly deforestation, through public private partnerships can be key for UNDP's ambitions to reduce poverty, reduce deforestation and engage the private sector in SDGs. Through the GCP project, FACS intends to improve the national economic, social and environmental performance of agricultural commodity sectors. GCP works within agricultural commodity production in countries of UNDP operation where the programme can have significant impact on rural livelihoods, mitigate climate change, and maintain the ecosystem services and resilience of landscapes and seascapes. In November 2021, UNDP launched the Effective Collaborative Action (ECA) guidebook, which gathers key principles and practices for accelerating transformation of food systems. GCP supports the World Bank with the implementation of the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program (IP), financed under GEF-7. The Programme is designed to promote sustainable integrated landscapes and efficient food value chains at scale. The GCP coordinates the Good Growth Partnership coalition, whose support focuses on the FOLUR Global Platform with the objective of contributing to transformational shifts in the use of environmentally sustainable practices and policies for priority global value chains. In addition, GCP has different sources of funds including from the Government of the Republic of Ireland, to support the FAO and UNDP co-design of a Country Support Facility, as a follow-up action to the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. Duties and Responsibilities Main tasks: Provide support to the Operations and Management Team in: -Support in meetings including scheduling, agenda drafting, delivery of key action points, minutes taking and report drafting. -Support in maintaining all operations documents (contracts, payments,) in shared repository. -Support on procurement basic processes (micropurchases and others) -Assist on team recruitment processes -Support the implementation of the Team HR workplan. -Assist in preparing and reviewing presentations, briefing notes, reports, and other supporting materials. -Support in consolidating documents for Procurement and HR related processes. -Support the organization of (virtual) events and face to face workshops as needed. -Support on travel arrangements -Support internal communication needs and ensure flow of information and dissemination of material amongst project team and partners as needed. -Translation, proof reading and editing documents. -Any other relevant tasks as needed related to the Operations and Management Team. Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. Treats all people fairly without favoritism. Interest and motivation in working in an international organization. Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings. Excellent writing and editing skills. Interest in knowledge management. Experience in programme management support and coordination is an advantage. Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshops asset. Personal Skills: - Creative, proactive and supportive; - Able to take initiative and work independently; - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities with appropriate time management and attention to details; - Ability to work in multi cultural team, creating a positive environment; - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; - Excellent organizational, inter personal, communication and administrative skills. Required Skills and Experience Requirements and Qualifications Education: (a) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor level or equivalent) in a relevant study area, such as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field. or (b) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field. or (c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) as Administration, Finance, environmental management, sustainable development, economics, global development, social or political sciences, international relations, or any other related field and, If selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. Experience: Mastery of MS Office package and Zoom settings; Excellent communication, writing and editing skills; Experience in operational and programme management support; Experience suppporting Human Resources unit and/or processes Experience with basic procurement processes is and advantage Experience in the preparation of (virtual) events and workshop is an asset. Language Requirements: Fluent English and Spanish. Knowledge of French is an advantage. Internship Conditions As of January 1 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme. •UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship; •Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas, arranging travel, accommodation. •Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship; •Interns must provide proof of enrolment in Health Insurance Plan valid for the location and the duration of the internship. •Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity; •Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes; •UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. 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