⭐️ Community Development Expert (urban) for Food Security (Victory Gardens) initiative ✏️ Що робити? – Maintain excellent working relations with selected pilot urban communities. – Support pilot urban communities with development and implementation of their food security plans, tools, capacity building activities according to their specific regional needs. – Support pilot communities in launching urban gardening. – Develop programs, guidelines etc. or other technical tools to strengthen urban communities in the implementation of food security measures based on the best practices. – Provide recommendations as for the improvements of regulatory framework in the community food security area. – Define the learning needs of urban communities regarding managing their food security, design curriculum and plan of capacity building for communities on food security management, support implementation in cooperation with other team members. – Contribute to the development of recommendations and tools for communities on mechanism to distribute food within the community, based on the needs of vulnerable groups. – Conduct assessment of communities’ and families’ needs on planting, growing, harvesting, longterm storage of grown food. – Conduct assessment of learning needs of families and communities on efficient planting, growing, harvesting and long-term storage of grown food; design and plan capacity building activities and support implementation in cooperation with other team members. – Identify and contribute to success stories and good practices in food security. – Adhere to the principles of RBM, GBA+ and environmental sustainability in preparation of the deliverables. – As agreed with SURGe, ensure visibility of the Government of Canada support to this initiative in conferences, meetings, seminars, working groups, interaction with public authorities, nongovernmental organizations, and other international technical assistance projects. – Prepare and draft other documents as requested by SURGe and GoU stakeholders, related to Food Security initiative. 📌 Що потрібно? – University/Master’s degree in public administration, social sciences, management, business, development or other relevant discipline. – At least 3 years of experience in the advisory to the national, regional, or local government. – Work experience with, or knowledge of, public administration in Ukraine at national, regional and local level. – Deep knowledge of local self-government bodies functioning and regulations. – Good knowledge of urban development regulations and practices. – Knowledge of agricultural process and practices, urban gardening is an advantage. – Strong analytical, capacity development and communication skills. 📩 Куди писати? – Cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should detail how you fit the opportunity, your daily fee, and current availability. – Alinea International accepts electronic submissions only. Send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] till indicated deadline for applications. – Please, include following in the email subject line: Community Development Expert (urban): your last name, your first name.