National Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialist (SC 8)
Job Description
Title: National Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialist (SC 8)
Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced university degree in agronomy, economics, social or natural sciences, or other related disciplines
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Organizational Unit: FABGD
∎ Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
∎ Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
∎ Grade Level: N/A
∎ Primary Location: Bangladesh-Coxs Bazaar
∎ Duration: 12 months (with 3 months probationary period and the possibility of extension)
∎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
∎ 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:
∎ FAO, in collaboration with the government, UN organizations, and development partners, began serving both the host communities and the Rohingya population in building their livelihoods and skill development opportunities and ensuring environmental Integrity in Cox`s Bazar in October 2017.
∎ Reporting Lines:
∎ The National Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialist at SC 8 will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative to Bangladesh and direct supervision of the Emergency and Resilience Programme Coordinator in Cox`s Bazar, in close collaboration with project and country office staff.
∎ Technical Focus:
∎ The incumbent will support adopting and expanding climate-smart agricultural practices in Cox`s Bazar and support and promote food security in the Bangladeshi host communities and Rohingya camps.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide technical guidance and oversight on climate-smart agriculture/conservation agriculture (CSA/CA), mechanization and post-harvest activities
∎ Provide technical advice to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), at the central and municipal levels, other relevant government institutions and development partners on supporting CSA/CA institutionalisation
∎ Supervise CSA/CA implementation activities in close cooperation with national project teams
∎ Mentor the relevant project staff and MoA extensionists on the benefits and advantages of CSA/CA and how to facilitate adoption and expansion
∎ Conduct field visits, as required, and observe farmers' experience in implementing CSA/CA and provide technical guidance
∎ Contribute to the development of private-public partnerships, targeting farmers and small agri-businesses and market-oriented services
∎ Provide technical support to MoA in developing and strengthening CSA/CA-related policies
∎ Provide technical advice and lead the development of CSA/CA-related training manuals and agroforestry and post-harvest guidelines
∎ Collect, synthesize, and analyze data and information from different research platforms, farmer field schools (FFS), and farmers adopting CSA/CA
∎ Prepare technical reports on the validation of CSA/CA options
∎ Prepare project implementation reports to CSA/CA, mechanization and post-harvest activities.
∎ Perform other related duties as required.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 7 years' experience in sustainable, climate-smart, or conservation agriculture, with field experience
∎ National of Bangladesh
∎ Working knowledge (level C) of English and Bengali
∎ FAO Core Competencies
∎ Results Focus
∎ Teamwork
∎ Communication
∎ Building Effective Relationships
∎ Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
∎ Technical/Functional Skills
∎ Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
∎ Ability to perform in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary contexts;
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
∎ Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision;
∎ Selection Criteria
∎ Experience in complex/protracted emergencies would be an asset
∎ Self-motivation, willingness to learn and strong work ethic in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
∎ Experience in conflict-sensitive and peacebuilding programmes would be an asset
∎ Demonstrated experience in policy and project design and project implementation related to CSA/CA
∎ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
∎ FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
∎ 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/
∎ For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
∎ Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 8 Nov 2023
Company Information:
∎ 31 Oct 2023
∎ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
∎ Business : UN Organization
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 8th Nov 2023
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