National Agriculture Specialist

National FAO specialist supporting Fiji's STODAS project with technical leadership for crop and livestock production, service-provider assessment, procurement and contract monitoring, climate-resilient farming, training and agricultural input delivery.

Department: Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems Project

• Assess community crop and livestock production systems, needs and market linkages
• Identify service providers and support Letters of Agreement and service-contract development
• Review specifications and monitor procurement and distribution of agricultural inputs
• Build partner capacity on beneficiary selection, reporting and contractual obligations
• Promote climate-resilient crops, livestock, pest management, value addition and market access
• Deliver workshops, extension support and field monitoring across Fiji
• Track provider performance, corrective actions and monthly technical progress

• University degree in agriculture, agronomy, animal science, agricultural economics, rural development or a related field
• At least three years of relevant agricultural, livestock, extension or rural-development experience
• Working knowledge of English at FAO level C
• Fijian nationality
• Ability to travel regularly to field sites across districts and islands

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