Technical Consultant - Agrobiodiversity Recognition Process

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to peasant communities during the recognition process of the Lamay Agrobiodiversity Zone (ZABD)
• Refine and consolidate the technical dossier to address observations made by the INIA (National Institute of Agricultural Innovation)
• Facilitate exchange and socialization spaces with local communities to ensure informed participation and integration of community input
• Review, organize, and validate technical, documentary, and legal information in accordance with current regulatory frameworks (Decreto Supremo N° 020-2016-MINAGRI)
• Develop territorial information for the dossier, including maps, plans, and necessary field work
• Coordinate with relevant institutions and local authorities to ensure the continuity of the recognition process

Requirements

• University degree in Agronomy, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Postgraduate studies in Ecology, Biodiversity, Agrobiodiversity, or Genetic Resources
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in biodiversity or agrobiodiversity management
• Proven experience working directly with peasant communities or local organizations
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to Agrobiodiversity Zones (ZABD)
• Proficiency in territorial analysis and the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools
• Native Spanish speaker with basic English skills (desirable)

About the Company

UNESCO works to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences, Culture, and Communication. In Peru, UNESCO focuses on strengthening capacities for the sustainable management of natural resources, ecosystem conservation, and the recognition of indigenous and local knowledge to promote biodiversity and climate resilience.