National Professional Officer Senior Rangeland Management Expert

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The incumbent may be reassigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.

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Organizational Setting

The Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAOSaudi Technical Cooperation Programmefacilitates coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture (MoEWA). The project UTF/SAU/051/SAU Strengthening MoEWAs Capacity to Implement the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme is the first project that has been approved within the framework of FAOSaudi Technical Cooperation Programme. The project will provide technical and advisory assistance to the MoEWA in implementing its flagship sustainable rural agricultural development programme that has recently been approved within the context of the National Transformation Programme of the Saudi Vision 2030. The project expected results will be achieved through implementation of nine project components: 1 Development of coffee Arabica production processing and marketing; 2 Development of beekeeping and honey production; 3 Development of rose production and trade; 4 Development of subtropical fruits production processing and marketing; 5 Strengthening capacity of smallscale fishermen and fish farmers; 6 Strengthening capacity of smallscale livestock herders; 7 Development of rainfed cereals production; 8 Enhancing value addition from smallholdings and rural activities; and 9 Strengthening MoEWAs capacity in sustainable management of rangelands forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods.

The incumbent will be part of the Programme Management Unit of the FAOSaudi Technical Cooperation Programme in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Director of the FAOKSA Technical Cooperation r in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the National Professional Officer (Senior Rangeland Management Expert) reports directly to the Chief Technical Adviser of the Project Component Strengthening MoEWAs capacity in sustainable management of rangelands forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods.

Technical Focus

Programme development and management coordination and operational support based on the knowledge of the local conditions culture language and institutions of Saudi Arabia.

Key Results

Effective and efficient management and coordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project.

Key Functions

Participates in policy dialogue and advises government authorities local national and international institutions in the areas of FAOs activities and liaises with other UN agencies. Represents FAO at interagency meetings.
Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organizations mandate programmes national priorities and activities including the coordination of development and maintenance of communication tools such as website press releases and publications and supports the implementation of FAOs regulatory frameworks (Codex Alimentarius Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries Safe Use of Pesticides etc. in the country.
Coordinates and manages the maintenance of country data on food crops livestock forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAOs corporate systems and monitor and communicate changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.
Takes the lead in producing technical economic and policy studies as well as developing country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).
Identifies formulates and coordinates the preparation of programme and project proposals monitors FAO field programme implementation ensuring that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document and makes recommendations on how to improve results and increase efficiency.
Briefs trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job. Ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements and accuracy and diligence of the work provided.

Specific Functions

Leads baseline assessment and diagnostic studies of rangeland to give directions to the sustainable development of the sector.
Leads the field organization and implementation of inventories of rangeland and natural resources of Saudi Arabia and conducts a study on Integrated Pest Management for rangeland vegetation cover protection.
Conducts rangeland carrying capacity assess challenges identifies and ensures appropriate management of range areas and the production of quality seeds of rangeland plants.
Leads field assessment of the current livestock grazing systems including communitybased systems water harvesting and identify rangeland management practices and establish pilot demonstration sites and disseminates results and prepare strategy for promotion of best practices in Saudi Arabia.
Assist the design and leads field assessment to prepare livestock grazing and rangeland management environmental social cultural and economic profile for each target region.
Benchmarks best practices and systems for sustainable community livestock grazing and rangeland management.
Assist the development of a framework of criteria and indicators for evaluating performance of communitybased practices for livestock grazing and rangeland management.
Contributes to assessment and quantification of rainwater harvesting potential for rangeland improvement within the target regions and prepares and updates guidelines for rainwater harvesting for supporting rangeland improvement and fodder production.
Leads the development of demand driven and responsive partnerships to benefit Saudi Arabia from proven innovation and good practices in the south and the north for sustainable rangeland management.
Supervise and or contributes to preparation and dissemination of various written project component outputs e.g. background papers sector reviews diagnostic studies technical reports progress reports terminal report and identifies lessons learned sections of technical reports and studies manuals guidelines and checklists and knowledge products.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

National of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Advanced University degree in rangeland conservation and management natural resources management or any other related field.
Seven years of relevant experience in sustainable rangeland management and natural resources management and/or project management in the field of sustainable rural agricultural development
Working knowledge (proficient level C) of Arabic and limited knowledge (intermediate level B) of English.

Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work particularly in field positions is desirable.
Extent and relevance of experience in rangeland and/or natural resources management.
Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme operational guidelines and project/programme management procedures preferably those adopted by the United Nations or FAO.
Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy analysis relating to natural resources management food and nutrition security agriculture and rural development.
Extent and relevance of experience in the collection of country data on food crops livestock forestry and fisheries.
Extent and relevance of experience in the identification formulation and preparation of programme and project proposals as well as programme/project implementation monitoring and reviewed.
Extent and relevance of experience in Saud Arabia is considered a strong asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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