Agricultural Officer (Rotterdam Convention Secretariat)
Agricultural Officer (Rotterdam Convention Secretariat)
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Organizational Setting
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) enables the transition to MORE efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable plant production and protection through optimization and minimization. This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices to increase production in a sustainable manner in order to eradicate hunger while preserving the natural resources and environment for future use.
The post is located at FAO headquarters in Rome Italy within the Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (NSPRD) which operates as one of the six teams in NSP. The Team provides technical advice and guidance to Parties of the Rotterdam Convention in support of its implementation and services the meetings of the Conference of Parties and associated subsidiary bodies. The Secretariat of the Rotterdam Convention is provided jointly with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Geneva and works in synergy with the Basel and Stockholm Convention Secretariat. The incumbent works in close cooperation with staff in Geneva FAO headquarters and Decentralized Offices.
Reporting Lines
The Agricultural Officer (Rotterdam Convention Secretariat) reports to the Senior Technical Officer/Team Leader NSPRD.
Technical Focus
Implementation of programmes of work for the Rotterdam Convention in particular normative work with a focus on the sound management of pesticides and pesticide risk reduction strategies.
Key Results
Research technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects products and services.
Key Functions
Researches and analyses technical social economic environmental institutional and technology related information data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects products and services.
Produces a variety of technical information data statistics and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages.
Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools systems processes and databases.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams; collaborates with other divisions and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
Collaborates in provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations such as policy support organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information learning materials and on-line tools.
Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.
Specific Functions
Prepares background information drafts technical documents for and assists in the preparation and conduct of all subsidiary body meetings of the Rotterdam Convention.
Drafts technical documents for and supports the organization of the sessions of the Conference of Parties in close cooperation with the UNEP colleagues of the Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention Secretariat in Geneva.
Collects verifies and reviews information submitted by Parties in line with the main provisions of the Rotterdam. Convention.
Assists in developing policy technical requirements methods and guidelines for the operation of the Rotterdam Convention.
Develops training and awareness raising materials and conducts webinars and training courses.
Enhances cooperation with a range of stakeholders including governments non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations to ensure the Secretariats involvement in international developments related to the sound management of pesticides chemicals and waste.
Conducts research and analyses including on party submissions of legal actions related to pesticides to identify safer alternatives to hazardous pesticides.
Assists FAO Members in the implementation of the Rotterdam Convention.
Performs other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in agriculture chemistry or related natural sciences in business administration social science political science or any related field.
Five years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: pesticide evaluation registration and management and work experience with international organizations.
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 is desirable.
Experience with multilateral environmental agreements instruments and mechanisms relevant to pesticides and chemicals management at international level.
Extent and relevance of organizing meetings of governing and subsidiary bodies.
Experience in designing projects programmes technical documents and reports related to pesticide management.
Knowledge and experience in preparation of training materials and in organizing and delivering technical meetings and workshops.
Experience in knowledge management and information dissemination including databases.
Extent and relevance of experience in developing training tools and information materials infographics eLearning courses and multimedia creation.
Knowledge and application of monitoring and tracking tools to assess impact.
Ability to prepare clear concise technical documents and reports in English is highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience in application of new digital tools in programmes and communication.
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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.
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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
