Job Posting: 19/Jun/2023
Closure Date: 11/Jul/2023, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Unit: FNSYR – FAO Representation in Syria
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Syrian Arab Republic-Damascus
Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
Post Number: N/A
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- 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 person 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 FAO’s 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
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO Syria Country Office is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to develop the agricultural fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Syria, direct supervision of the FAO water team leader/senior water expert and in close collaboration of relevant programmes and operation staff
Technical Focus
The agricultural natural resource specialist will provide technical assistance for natural resources assessment aiming at efficient and sustainable implementation of irrigation and integrated related projects. This includes context analysis for target areas, planning and conducting field investigations including sampling and testing, data collection about the main natural resources, analysis, generating information and providing suggestions for sustainable agricultural interventions. Other related tasks will include support conducting of agricultural needs assessment for integrated field irrigation management and impact assessments for the implemented revamping/installing irrigation projects on natural resources, developing, conducting and participating in relevant training programmes.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Liaise with FAO project managers, technical staff, resilience officers, governorate water resources engineers in directing implementation and supervising activities of irrigation-related projects;
• Undertake natural resources and other requested assessments including conducting field missions to survey site needs, sampling water, soil, and plant to assess available natural resources, develop plans and propose interventions (including the use of advanced FAO or other well-incorporated tools where appropriate), produce documentation,
• Develop and deliver training where appropriate;
• Prepare related communication materials with focus on assessed natural resources and impacts of implemented activities under irrigation projects, this include success stories, human interest stories, press release, interviews, etc.
• Conduct natural resource and related environmental assessments as required including sampling, testing, data collection and analysis, and produce relevant maps and natural resources geodatabases applicable for SWAT model using developed tools and methodologies at field, remote sensing and geographic information system.
• Draw concepts for sustainable integrated irrigation interventions.
• Develop integrated irrigation management at field, including preparation of crop water requirements, irrigation scheduling, support the establishment of water user associations-WUAs and ensure raising awareness on the role of WUAs in the sustainable use of available water resources.
• Prepare work-plans, monitor, and follow up site implementation of relevant water activities related to the sustainable use of natural resources and produce related reports as required.
• Develop technical studies as required, participate in workshops and technical meetings, and produce reports, presentations, and publications as required.
• Develop capacity building programmes, participating in preparation of relevant training courses and ensure well-representation and meeting the needs of related activities in the implemented irrigation projects.
• Support efficient and timely implementation of activities in line with work-plans.
• Ensure good communication and cooperation among concerned parties in related projects and activities.
• Develop and review reports for related projects and activities including progress and final reports as required.
• Develop and review communication material (press releases, success stories etc.) on related projects and activities, and coordinate with the communication team in this regard.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Agricultura water management, Soil Science, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience at the national level in the required field of expertise Postgraduate degree is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic.
• National of Syrian Arab Republic.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Proven experience in preparation of written reports in an accurate and concise manner is an advantage.
• Experience in natural resource assessments for irrigation projects is essential.
• Experience in remote sensing and geographic information system methods for natural resource assessments is an advantage.
• Ability to work at the project site in difficult conditions.
• Willingness to travel all over the country according to the needs of FAO program.
• Experience in survey and design of training programmes and ability to train in English/Arabic of related topics, at field and indoor training or virtual trainings will be essential.
• Experience in working closely with counterparts and providing training/capacity building.
• Experience in managing a small team to undertake studies and design works will be essential.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- 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 http://www.whed.net/
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates 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
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• 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.
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