Land and Water Officer
Land and Water Officer
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Job Description
Organizational Setting
FAOs Land and Water Division (NSL) foresees a future whereby governments development partners civil society academic institutions and the private sector and farmers all work together to ensure that land soil and water resources are wisely used conserved and restored for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems that support food security nutrition and human wellbeing.
NSL provides policy guidance technical and financial assistance to Members in developing policies programmes best practices and management tools for ensuring productive and efficient use of land soil and water resources to meet present and future demands for agricultural products while ensuring the long-term sustainability of these resources. It promotes equitable access to and sustainable management of these natural resources with a view to enhancing productivity livelihoods equity health and ecosystem services.
Under the FAO Conceptual Framework for Integrated Land and Water Resources Management NSL will work towards a core set of five integrated and strategic Objectives and Action Areas that have been elaborated to cut across the thematic land water soils and geospatial areas of work of the Division: (1) Good Governance; (2) Wise use and restoration; (3) Mitigation and resilience; (4) Integrated solutions; (5) Data digitalization technology and innovation.
The post is located in the Water Unit of Land and Water Division (NSL) at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Land and Water Officer reports to the Senior Land and Water Officer.
Technical Focus
Water policy water resources planning water governance in relation to the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the initiative on National Water Roadmap towards 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and support the delivery of outputs and products as developed under the initiative.
Identify and promote sustainable soil management practices integrated soil fertility management support field fertilization trials and engage with extension services farmer organizations and educational institutions to facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity-building in soil management.
Key Results
Collection and analysis of information data statistics and project/meeting services to support programme projects products and services.
Key Functions
- Collects and analyses relevant technical social economic environmental institutional and technology related information data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects products and services.
- Undertakes analysis provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods tools and systems.
- Updates databases and web pages.
- Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.
- Participates in the organization conduct and follow-up of meetings consultations and conferences the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Functions
- Conducts research and analysis; provides technical inputs to NSLs publications and knowledge products on water resources planning and governance.
- Prepares briefings documents and presentations on water resource governance and National Water Roadmaps for internal and external meetings and conferences including meetings of FAO Governing Bodies bilateral meetings and other global fora.
- Contributes to the planning designing and organization of internal and external technical meetings policy dialogues with Members and multi-stakeholders on water resources governance and soil management.
- Identifies locally adapted soil management practices including fertilizer use efficiency and formula fertilization.
- Supports the establishment of field trials to test and validate prioritized soil management practices and fertilizer commendations.
- Contributes to the development of national decision support tools that incorporate soil management and fertility data.
- Participates in capacity-building activities such as workshops and trainings to enhance national capacities in soil management and fertility.
- Supports the development of national capacities for fertilizer analysis and alternative nutrient sources.
- Supports the improvement of national extension services on soil fertility and fertilizer recommendation in the project target countries.
- Assists internal and external partners to support related policy formulation and development process.
- Provides technical support to water governance and soil management initiatives and projects.
- Contributes to the FAO-China SSC Fund project implementation on soil management and water governance.
- Aids in monitoring and reporting project progress.
- Supports the establishment of relationships with project stakeholders including government agencies and relevant organizations.
- Supports collaboration and information sharing among project partners.
- Performs other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree in agriculture hydrology soil science plant nutrition water resources governance natural resources management geography environment or related field.
- Three years of relevant experience in water resources and soil management and proven experience in soil fertility management water policy research and development.
- Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish).
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.
- Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating international projects and relevant partnerships.
- Capacity to consolidate and synthesize information in reports and presentations while ensuring quality.
- Demonstrated capabilities in delivering results in time and quality.
- Demonstrated capacity to write comprehensive technical reports on soil management and water resources in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile;
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application;
Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;
Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work character education military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications;
Incomplete applications will not be considered;
Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAOs behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications assessment tests background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by withdrawing your application in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries please create a one-time registration with FAOs client support team for further assistance: IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
30 working days of annual leave per year
Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional life insurance
Disability protection
elements of family-friendly policies
flexible working arrangements
standards of conduct
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal device
The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture
Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
