Job Description

Project Name: Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Development and Food Security in the CAREC Member Countries – Preparing Agricultural Development and Food Security Strategy Start Date: by the end of 2024

The Climate-Smart and Digital Specialist will collaborate with the Team Leader to appropriately include the climate-change aspects and digital solutions in the agricultural development and food security strategy.

Tasks:

• compile and analyze data regarding climate change impacts in the region;
• analyze collected data and information and identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities from a regional perspective;
• based on the results of the analysis, consultations with stakeholders and international experience, prepare recommendations for inclusion in the strategy from regional perspective;
• analyze the contexts of the CAREC member countries to introduce international best practices on climate-smart agriculture;
• identify a menu of options for the mainstream application of digital solutions in all segments of agricultural value chains in the CAREC region;
• lead country level consultation and discussions on climate-smart agriculture and digital solutions; and
• other activities as deemed necessary to prepare the agricultural development and food security strategy, pipeline of bankable projects, and pre-feasibility studies.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in agriculture, economics, digital science or a related discipline;
• At least 10 years of work experience in any of the CAREC member countries on climate change, precision agriculture and digital solutions.
• Good knowledge and understanding of key international policies, priorities, guidance and action plans on climate adaptation and mitigation in the CAREC region.
• Experience in conducting upstream climate assessments in the region is highly preferred.

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