Overview
The role involves providing specialized technical support for the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) across FAO projects and programmes at headquarters, regional, and country levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver FPIC training sessions (virtual and in-person) at HQ, regional, and national levels.
- Support the integration of FPIC into the FAO project cycle (including GEF and GCF projects), while ensuring the inclusion of Indigenous women, youth, elders and persons with disabilities.
- Advise on FPIC-related content in project design, review, and implementation, particularly for Indigenous Peoples-focused initiatives and/or in FAO projects and programmes involving directly and indirectly Indigenous Peoples.
- Assist with the development of regional FPIC focal point networks.
- Design culturally appropriate consultation protocols.
- Support participatory dispute resolution.
- Advise on grievance mechanisms in project contexts.
Required Experience
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in the application of FPIC with Indigenous Peoples.
- Experience in FPIC with Indigenous Peoples is a key requisite.
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) with Indigenous Peoples, as well as with institutions and organizations involved in policy and project implementation.
- Experience designing and facilitating culturally appropriate FPIC processes, including participatory methods, grievance mechanisms, and integration into project cycles.
- Experience with FPIC in post-conflict or emergency contexts.
- Involvement in policy development or legislative processes related to FPIC.
- Proven field-based work, including engagement with Indigenous Peoples and understanding of FPIC legal, cultural, and operational dimensions.
Qualifications
- For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in anthropology, development studies, human rights, environmental sciences, or related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- For PSAs: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in anthropology, development studies, human rights, environmental sciences, or related field.
