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National Agriculture Policy ExpertEmployer FAO Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 11.03.2025 - 25.03.2025 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Agriculture, irrigation / Master |
| Duties | This position holder will be based in and work for Ministry of Agriculture of Republic of Uzbekistan Background The Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program aims to promote sustainable food production and responsible commodity value chains at a global scale. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this program operates across 27 countries, including Uzbekistan. The program focuses on integrated landscape management (ILM), sustainable agricultural practices, and restoring natural habitats to improve ecosystem services and contribute to climate resilience. In Uzbekistan, the FOLUR project is centered around improving wheat production systems, fostering crop diversification, and restoring degraded lands. With a strong emphasis on community-driven approaches, the project seeks to enhance the livelihoods of farmers, improve food security, and support national efforts to meet global climate and sustainability goals. Through the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, the project promotes sustainable wheat value chains, ecosystem restoration, and the empowerment of rural communities, especially women and youth. The initiative is also aligned with Uzbekistan's national strategies to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce land degradation, and combat climate change. In this project, Component 2 of the FOLUR Impact Program in Uzbekistan focuses on promoting sustainable food production practices across wheat-based landscapes and developing responsible commodity value chains. The goal is to demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices on 300,000 hectares of both irrigated and rain-fed lands. This component is designed to address the environmental and productivity challenges faced by Uzbekistan's wheat sector, which is a critical commodity for the country's food security and rural livelihoods. Component 2 aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of wheat production through climate-smart agriculture, conservation practices, and crop diversification. Objectives The primary objective of the National Agriculture Policy Expert is to provide strategic and technical leadership in reviewing, enhancing, and implementing national agricultural policies. This role will ensure that agricultural policies support sustainable land use, conservation agriculture, and climate-resilient food systems, particularly within the wheat value chain. The expert will also ensure that these policies are gender-responsive, inclusive, and aligned with global best practices to promote a sustainable and equitable agricultural sector in Uzbekistan. Scope of Work Policy Review and Analysis • Conduct a comprehensive review of Uzbekistan's existing agricultural, environmental, and land use policies, with a particular focus on wheat production, conservation agriculture, and landscape restoration. • Identify policy gaps and constraints that hinder the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices and propose practical solutions that support climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable production systems. Development of Policy Frameworks • Develop and propose new regulatory frameworks or update existing ones to incorporate sustainable agriculture practices, integrated landscape management (ILM), and responsible commodity value chains. • Lead the drafting of policy briefs, legal amendments, and guidelines that promote sustainable food systems, resource-efficient land management, and climate-smart agriculture, particularly in wheat production. • Align policies with Uzbekistan's commitments to international agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant frameworks.. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration • Act as a liaison between the Ministry of Agriculture, regional governments, international organizations, the private sector, and local communities to ensure policy alignment with national and international agricultural sustainability goals. • Facilitate cross-sectoral dialogues with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, farmer organizations, women's groups, private sector actors, and civil society organizations, to ensure inclusive participation in the policy development process. • Ensure the incorporation of gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural policies, promoting equal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making for women in agriculture.. Capacity Building • Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for government officials, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture and integrated landscape management. • Organize training programs and workshops for government agencies on the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of policies that promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management practices. • Build the capacity of local institutions to effectively participate in agricultural policy formulation, ensuring that the policy-making process is inclusive and participatory. Monitoring and Evaluation • Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to design and implement tools and frameworks for assessing the impact of agricultural policies on sustainability, food security, and environmental conservation. • Monitor the effectiveness of policy interventions in advancing sustainable agriculture, ensuring that lessons learned are documented and applied to future policy revisions. • Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting the achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improving policy development and implementation.. Collaboration with other Experts within the FOLUR Project • Collaborates with Data Management Expert (M&E) responsible for Component 4 (monitoring and evaluation) to measure project impact. • Collaborates with National Consultants for workshops and FFS. • Collaborates with ILM Planning Experts for integrating sustainable agricultural practices into land-use planning. • Collaborates with Knowledge Management Expert (Communications/Advocacy) for document and promote project results, to gather data, case studies, and outputs from different components for communication and advocacy purposes. Expected Outputs and Responsibilities of the National Agriculture Policy Expert Component 1: Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) for Sustainable Wheat Systems Output 1.1: Develop and strengthen national legal and regulatory frameworks to promote integrated landscape management and climate-smart agriculture, specifically for wheat production. Output 1.2: Design policies that promote sustainable land use and resource efficiency, aligning agricultural practices with environmental and conservation goals. Output 1.3: Build capacity among national and regional policymakers to implement and monitor policies that support ILM and sustainable food systems. Responsibilities Develop ILM-focused policies that balance agricultural productivity and ecosystem preservation. Facilitate policy discussions on sustainable land use, particularly concerning wheat and water-intensive crops. Ensure that ILM practices are embedded within national agricultural policies, promoting resilience against climate change. Component 2: Promotion of Sustainable Food Production and Responsible Commodity Value Chains Output 2.1: Formulate policies to support sustainable and inclusive wheat value chains, promoting market access, financial inclusion, and value addition for smallholders, including women. Output 2.2: Develop policy recommendations to encourage private sector investment in sustainable wheat production and other commodity value chains. Output 2.3: Build capacity for policy development on sustainable agricultural practices, conservation agriculture, and climate-resilient wheat farming systems. Responsibilities: Draft policies that facilitate the development of sustainable wheat value chains, linking farmers to markets while promoting climate-smart agriculture. Support policy dialogues with stakeholders to improve access to finance and markets for smallholder farmers. Promote policies that encourage private sector involvement in scaling sustainable farming practices and responsible value chains. Component 3: Conservation and Restoration of Wheat Production Landscapes Output 3.1: Support the development of policies that integrate biodiversity conservation into agricultural landscapes, promoting ecosystem services and land restoration. Output 3.2: Formulate policy frameworks that incentivize the conservation of natural habitats and promote sustainable land-use planning at the landscape level. Output 3.3: Advocate for the development of legal instruments that protect biodiversity in production landscapes, focusing on riparian zones and other high-nature-value habitats. Responsibilities: Work with policymakers to develop regulations that protect and restore natural habitats within agricultural landscapes. Integrate biodiversity conservation goals into land-use planning policies and agricultural frameworks. Facilitate the creation of incentive schemes for farmers and landowners to promote conservation efforts alongside agricultural production. Component 4: Knowledge Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation Output 4.1: Develop policy guidelines and knowledge products to document lessons learned and best practices in policy reform for sustainable agriculture. Output 4.2: Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge products, including policy briefs and legal amendments, to national and international audiences. Output 4.3: Ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks include gender-sensitive indicators to track the impact of agricultural policies on women and marginalized groups. Responsibilities: Produce knowledge products that reflect the outcomes of policy reforms, sharing best practices with local and global stakeholders. Ensure that agricultural policy frameworks include mechanisms for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Track gender-specific impacts of agricultural policies and report on inclusivity and equity improvements. Terms of Reference (ToR) for National Agriculture Policy Expert 21 Oct 2024 Job Title: National Agriculture Policy Expert Organization Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Project Food System, Land Use and Restoration Impact Program in Uzbekistan Location: Tashkent, Karakalpakstan, Khorezm and Kashkadarya. Expected Start Date of Assignment: 25 Oct 2024 Duration: 80 working days during the project duration. General Description of task(s) and objectives to be achieved Background The Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program aims to promote sustainable food production and responsible commodity value chains at a global scale. Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), this program operates across 27 countries, including Uzbekistan. The program focuses on integrated landscape management (ILM), sustainable agricultural practices, and restoring natural habitats to improve ecosystem services and contribute to climate resilience. In Uzbekistan, the FOLUR project is centered around improving wheat production systems, fostering crop diversification, and restoring degraded lands. With a strong emphasis on community-driven approaches, the project seeks to enhance the livelihoods of farmers, improve food security, and support national efforts to meet global climate and sustainability goals. Through the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, the project promotes sustainable wheat value chains, ecosystem restoration, and the empowerment of rural communities, especially women and youth. The initiative is also aligned with Uzbekistan's national strategies to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce land degradation, and combat climate change. In this project, Component 2 of the FOLUR Impact Program in Uzbekistan focuses on promoting sustainable food production practices across wheat-based landscapes and developing responsible commodity value chains. The goal is to demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices on 300,000 hectares of both irrigated and rain-fed lands. This component is designed to address the environmental and productivity challenges faced by Uzbekistan's wheat sector, which is a critical commodity for the country's food security and rural livelihoods. Component 2 aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of wheat production through climate-smart agriculture, conservation practices, and crop diversification. Objectives The primary objective of the National Agriculture Policy Expert is to provide strategic and technical leadership in reviewing, enhancing, and implementing national agricultural policies. This role will ensure that agricultural policies support sustainable land use, conservation agriculture, and climate-resilient food systems, particularly within the wheat value chain. The expert will also ensure that these policies are gender-responsive, inclusive, and aligned with global best practices to promote a sustainable and equitable agricultural sector in Uzbekistan. Scope of Work Policy Review and Analysis • Conduct a comprehensive review of Uzbekistan's existing agricultural, environmental, and land use policies, with a particular focus on wheat production, conservation agriculture, and landscape restoration. • Identify policy gaps and constraints that hinder the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices and propose practical solutions that support climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable production systems. Development of Policy Frameworks • Develop and propose new regulatory frameworks or update existing ones to incorporate sustainable agriculture practices, integrated landscape management (ILM), and responsible commodity value chains. • Lead the drafting of policy briefs, legal amendments, and guidelines that promote sustainable food systems, resource-efficient land management, and climate-smart agriculture, particularly in wheat production. • Align policies with Uzbekistan's commitments to international agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other relevant frameworks.. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration • Act as a liaison between the Ministry of Agriculture, regional governments, international organizations, the private sector, and local communities to ensure policy alignment with national and international agricultural sustainability goals. • Facilitate cross-sectoral dialogues with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, farmer organizations, women's groups, private sector actors, and civil society organizations, to ensure inclusive participation in the policy development process. • Ensure the incorporation of gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural policies, promoting equal access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making for women in agriculture.. Capacity Building • Design and implement capacity-building initiatives for government officials, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture and integrated landscape management. • Organize training programs and workshops for government agencies on the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of policies that promote climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management practices. • Build the capacity of local institutions to effectively participate in agricultural policy formulation, ensuring that the policy-making process is inclusive and participatory. Monitoring and Evaluation • Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to design and implement tools and frameworks for assessing the impact of agricultural policies on sustainability, food security, and environmental conservation. • Monitor the effectiveness of policy interventions in advancing sustainable agriculture, ensuring that lessons learned are documented and applied to future policy revisions. • Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting the achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improving policy development and implementation.. Collaboration with other Experts within the FOLUR Project • Collaborates with Data Management Expert (M&E) responsible for Component 4 (monitoring and evaluation) to measure project impact. • Collaborates with National Consultants for workshops and FFS. • Collaborates with ILM Planning Experts for integrating sustainable agricultural practices into land-use planning. • Collaborates with Knowledge Management Expert (Communications/Advocacy) for document and promote project results, to gather data, case studies, and outputs from different components for communication and advocacy purposes. Expected Outputs and Responsibilities of the National Agriculture Policy Expert Component 1: Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) for Sustainable Wheat Systems Output 1.1: Develop and strengthen national legal and regulatory frameworks to promote integrated landscape management and climate-smart agriculture, specifically for wheat production. Output 1.2: Design policies that promote sustainable land use and resource efficiency, aligning agricultural practices with environmental and conservation goals. Output 1.3: Build capacity among national and regional policymakers to implement and monitor policies that support ILM and sustainable food systems. Responsibilities Develop ILM-focused policies that balance agricultural productivity and ecosystem preservation. Facilitate policy discussions on sustainable land use, particularly concerning wheat and water-intensive crops. Ensure that ILM practices are embedded within national agricultural policies, promoting resilience against climate change. Component 2: Promotion of Sustainable Food Production and Responsible Commodity Value Chains Output 2.1: Formulate policies to support sustainable and inclusive wheat value chains, promoting market access, financial inclusion, and value addition for smallholders, including women. Output 2.2: Develop policy recommendations to encourage private sector investment in sustainable wheat production and other commodity value chains. Output 2.3: Build capacity for policy development on sustainable agricultural practices, conservation agriculture, and climate-resilient wheat farming systems. Responsibilities: Draft policies that facilitate the development of sustainable wheat value chains, linking farmers to markets while promoting climate-smart agriculture. Support policy dialogues with stakeholders to improve access to finance and markets for smallholder farmers. Promote policies that encourage private sector involvement in scaling sustainable farming practices and responsible value chains. Component 3: Conservation and Restoration of Wheat Production Landscapes Output 3.1: Support the development of policies that integrate biodiversity conservation into agricultural landscapes, promoting ecosystem services and land restoration. Output 3.2: Formulate policy frameworks that incentivize the conservation of natural habitats and promote sustainable land-use planning at the landscape level. Output 3.3: Advocate for the development of legal instruments that protect biodiversity in production landscapes, focusing on riparian zones and other high-nature-value habitats. Responsibilities: Work with policymakers to develop regulations that protect and restore natural habitats within agricultural landscapes. Integrate biodiversity conservation goals into land-use planning policies and agricultural frameworks. Facilitate the creation of incentive schemes for farmers and landowners to promote conservation efforts alongside agricultural production. Component 4: Knowledge Management, Monitoring, and Evaluation Output 4.1: Develop policy guidelines and knowledge products to document lessons learned and best practices in policy reform for sustainable agriculture. Output 4.2: Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge products, including policy briefs and legal amendments, to national and international audiences. Output 4.3: Ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks include gender-sensitive indicators to track the impact of agricultural policies on women and marginalized groups. Responsibilities: Produce knowledge products that reflect the outcomes of policy reforms, sharing best practices with local and global stakeholders. Ensure that agricultural policy frameworks include mechanisms for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Track gender-specific impacts of agricultural policies and report on inclusivity and equity improvements. Deliverables Comprehensive Policy Review Report - A thorough analysis of the current national agricultural policies, focusing on regulatory and institutional frameworks related to wheat production, integrated landscape management (ILM), and sustainable value chains. - Identification of policy gaps, barriers, and opportunities for promoting climate-smart agriculture and inclusive value chains. - Recommendations for enhancing existing policies to promote climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and equitable access to resources. Draft Policy Frameworks and Legal Amendments - Development of draft policies and legal amendments that support sustainable wheat value chains, ILM, and responsible land use. - Proposals for integrating gender-responsive practices and inclusive decision-making mechanisms into national agricultural policies. - Frameworks that incentivize sustainable practices across multiple agricultural sectors, focusing on environmental conservation and market-based incentives. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement Documentation - Detailed reports of capacity-building programs for government officials, policymakers, and stakeholders at national and regional levels. - Training materials, participant lists (including gender-disaggregated data), and feedback assessments from workshops focusing on sustainable agriculture, conservation, and value chain development. - Reports on stakeholder engagement sessions, highlighting collaborative discussions with regional authorities, farmers, private sector actors, and civil society organizations. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Reports - Comprehensive reports on the progress of policy implementation and their alignment with ILM, climate-smart agriculture, and gender-inclusive objectives. - Data-driven insights into the effectiveness of agricultural policies, capturing both environmental and social outcomes, including gender-specific impacts. - Evaluation of incentive programs and the integration of sustainable practices into agricultural value chains, with recommendations for improving policy impact. Policy Briefs and Advocacy Materials - Development of advocacy tools and policy briefs aimed at raising awareness of key agricultural challenges, such as land degradation, climate change, and the need for inclusive policy reform. - Materials targeting policymakers, development partners, and local stakeholders, promoting the adoption of proposed policy changes and best practices. Final Synthesis Report - A final, consolidated report that summarizes all activities, policy reforms, outcomes, and lessons learned throughout the project's implementation. - An analysis of how the newly implemented policies have impacted wheat production systems, integrated landscape management, and conservation efforts. - Recommendations for sustaining policy reforms and ensuring long-term support for gender-responsive, climate-smart, and sustainable agriculture policies in Uzbekistan. Timeline: The consultancy services shall be provided within 80 days from the Effective Date of the Consultancy Agreement, with a total engagement of up to 80 working days during the project's 3-year duration. Minimum requirements Qualifications and Experience The ideal National Agriculture Policy Expert should possess the following qualifications: • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Policy, or a related field with a specialization in sustainable agriculture and policy development. • At least 10 years of professional experience in agricultural policy development, with a strong focus on sustainable agriculture, integrated landscape management (ILM), and rural development. • Proven experience in drafting, advising, and implementing agriculture-related legal and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on climate-smart agriculture and conservation agriculture. • Demonstrated experience in policy development related to sustainable agriculture, including drafting policy briefs, engaging with government institutions, and facilitating stakeholder consultations. • Experience working with national and subnational government institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector actors to promote agricultural policy reforms. • Strong understanding of global sustainability frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement, and other international agreements related to agriculture and land use. • Knowledge and experience working with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track the progress and impact of agricultural policies and projects. • Familiarity with gender-responsive approaches and the ability to integrate gender inclusion into agricultural policies and rural development initiatives. • Experience working in Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan, is highly desirable, with an understanding of the local agricultural, policy, and socio-economic context. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software. • Fluency in Uzbek is required; knowledge of English is an advantage (knowledge of Russian is a plus). Competencies: • Expertise in developing and implementing agricultural policies that promote sustainable farming practices, climate-smart agriculture, and value chain development. • Ability to lead capacity-building initiatives for government officials and policymakers, ensuring effective training in sustainable agricultural policy-making and monitoring. • Strong knowledge of policy advocacy and engagement, with the ability to work closely with government institutions to advance agricultural and environmental policy reforms. • Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess policy impact and ensure continuous improvement in agricultural sustainability. • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultations and coordinate with diverse groups across the public and private sectors. • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex challenges in the agriculture sector and develop innovative, practical solutions. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of policy recommendations and effective stakeholder collaboration. Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Site visits: Project locations Karakalpakstan, Khorezm and Kashkadarya Reporting The National Agriculture Policy Expert will report to the Team Leader of Component 2 of the FOLUR Impact Program in Uzbekistan and work in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU), district authorities, and technical experts. Timeline: The consultancy services shall be provided within 80 days from the Effective Date of the Consultancy Agreement, with a total engagement of up to 80 working days during the project's 3-year duration. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Higher |
| Professional requirements | Minimum requirements Qualifications and Experience The ideal National Agriculture Policy Expert should possess the following qualifications: • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Policy, or a related field with a specialization in sustainable agriculture and policy development. • At least 10 years of professional experience in agricultural policy development, with a strong focus on sustainable agriculture, integrated landscape management (ILM), and rural development. • Proven experience in drafting, advising, and implementing agriculture-related legal and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on climate-smart agriculture and conservation agriculture. • Demonstrated experience in policy development related to sustainable agriculture, including drafting policy briefs, engaging with government institutions, and facilitating stakeholder consultations. • Experience working with national and subnational government institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector actors to promote agricultural policy reforms. • Strong understanding of global sustainability frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement, and other international agreements related to agriculture and land use. • Knowledge and experience working with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track the progress and impact of agricultural policies and projects. • Familiarity with gender-responsive approaches and the ability to integrate gender inclusion into agricultural policies and rural development initiatives. • Experience working in Central Asia, especially Uzbekistan, is highly desirable, with an understanding of the local agricultural, policy, and socio-economic context. • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis software. • Fluency in Uzbek is required; knowledge of English is an advantage (knowledge of Russian is a plus). Competencies: • Expertise in developing and implementing agricultural policies that promote sustainable farming practices, climate-smart agriculture, and value chain development. • Ability to lead capacity-building initiatives for government officials and policymakers, ensuring effective training in sustainable agricultural policy-making and monitoring. • Strong knowledge of policy advocacy and engagement, with the ability to work closely with government institutions to advance agricultural and environmental policy reforms. • Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation techniques to assess policy impact and ensure continuous improvement in agricultural sustainability. • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multi-stakeholder consultations and coordinate with diverse groups across the public and private sectors. • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex challenges in the agriculture sector and develop innovative, practical solutions. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of policy recommendations and effective stakeholder collaboration. Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan Site visits: Project locations Karakalpakstan, Khorezm and Kashkadarya |
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| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | TBD |
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