Overview
The National Ecosystem of Support Mapping Specialist will provide technical support for the implementation of Ecosystem of Support Mapping and related food systems coordination activities in Kiribati.
Key Responsibilities
- Review relevant project documentation, reference materials and technical guidance.
- Prepare an Inception Report outlining the proposed methodology, workplan and implementation schedule.
- Attend FAO-led inception meetings in a technical support capacity, including documenting discussions and incorporating agreed revisions into the workplan, methodology and expected outputs, under the guidance of the Lead Technical Officer. Apply the agreed Scalable Success Model methodology and assessment tools to implement the Ecosystem of Support Mapping.
- Compile, organize and analyze information relating to existing food systems initiatives, stakeholders, partnerships and coordination mechanisms.
- Prepare and revise the Ecosystem of Support Mapping Report based on FAO technical review and guidance.
- Provide technical inputs to the development of the Stakeholders' Action Plan (2026–2030).
- Prepare technical and administrative materials required for the National Food Systems Dialogue.
- Support coordination of activities associated with the National Food Systems Dialogue under the guidance of FAO.
- Document technical discussions agreed actions and recommendations arising from the National Food Systems Dialogue.
- Prepare the National Food Systems Dialogue Summary Report.
- Support incorporation of agreed recommendations into the final project outputs.
- Prepare an Assignment Completion Report summarizing activities undertaken, outputs delivered and recommendations for follow-up implementation.
- Perform any other related duties consistent with the objectives of the assignment, as required.
Required Experience
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in stakeholder engagement, institutional analysis, partnership coordination, food systems, development planning or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder mapping, institutional analysis, partnership coordination or related fields.
- Experience undertaking stakeholder, institutional or ecosystem assessments and preparing technical reports.
- Experience compiling, analysing and synthesising information from multiple stakeholders, programmes and institutions.
- Good understanding of food systems transformation, stakeholder engagement and multi-sectoral coordination.
- Experience supporting stakeholder coordination, partnership development or multi-sectoral collaboration initiatives (Desirable).
- Previous professional experience working in Kiribati or other Pacific Island countries (Desirable).
Qualifications
University Degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Agriculture, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
