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On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Sectoral Adviser (G7) - (Agriculture Climate and Economy) Inside IR35 for a part time 12 month contract based in London (Hybrid working - Part time 3 days per week)

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Sectoral Adviser (G7) - (Agriculture Climate and Economy) would be:

• Technical inputs and evidence to Afghanistan policy and programming across livelihoods, agriculture, climate and the economy.
• Wider political economy analysis and advice on effective interactions with in-country stakeholders for the delivery of programmes, including line ministries and public sector institutions.
• Support to liaison and engagement with delivery partners including UN and NGOs.

Essential:

• Expertise across livelihoods, agriculture, climate and the economy, able to demonstrate at least ‘practitioner’ level in the technical competencies for Food and Agriculture OR Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Energy.
• Understanding of the workings of Afghan ministries and public sector institutions and ability to advise on effective interactions for the delivery of programmes, including through own contacts and networks.
• Ability to produce rapid bespoke analysis, including on cross-cutting issues.
• Understanding of policy and programme delivery, from design through to implementation and appraisal.
• Experience working with HMG and international partners in Afghanistan.
• Essential to have either Dari or Pashto language skills (desirable to have both).

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment

FCDO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".