Organizational Setting
The Sub-Regional Office for North Africa (SNE) is responsible for
leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security,
agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning
and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It
ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority
areas of action for the Organization in the Region and, in collaboration
with departments and divisions at Headquarters, develops, promotes and
oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities in North Africa
also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the
Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and Implements approved
programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme
Implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. SNE
develops and maintains relations with region-wide Institutions including
the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The Sub-Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food
security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the
emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development
and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural
development in the region.
The post is located in the Sub regional Office for North Africa, in Tunis, Tunisia
Reporting Lines
The Land and Water Officer reports to the Sub regional Coordinator for North Africa
Technical Focus
Land and Water management and desertification control
Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning,
development and implementation of Regional programmes, projects,
products and services in accordance with Regional objectives and FAO
Strategic Objectives.
Key Functions
•Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or
participates in internal committees, project teams, and working groups
and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or
international technical policy and/or international technical policy and
standard setting bodies;
•Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks,
and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support
the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of
work, projects, products and/or services;
•Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis
and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical
standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and
strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications,
and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/
specialist/advice and expertise;
•Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance,
provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized
Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects;
•Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the
quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing
activities within member countries such as policy support,
organizational development and individual learning events including
preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools;
•Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased
policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at
international/intergovernmental meetings;
•Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy
•Performs other duties as required
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
· Advanced university degree in agronomy with specialization in natural
resources management, environment, land management, water/ hydrology or
related field
· Seven years of relevant experience in land and water resources and
environmental related activities, including resources/ecosystem
assessment and management, land degradation and desertification
· Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian
Competencies
· Results Focus
· Team Work
· 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 knowledge of land and water resources assessment/management tools and methods
· Extent and relevance of experience in analysing land and water management and land and water resources related issues
· Extent and relevance of experience in the use of participated and
integrated (cross-sectorial) and water resources planning and
territorial development tools and methods, ecosystem
assessment/management and geo-statistical/ spatial analysis for
sustainable land and water resources development
· Ability to mobilize resources
· Working knowledge of French and limited knowledge of English or Arabic is considered a strong asset.
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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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.
· Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
· Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your iRecruitment online profile (see “How to Apply”).
We strongly recommend that you ensure that the information is accurate
and complete including employment record, academic qualifications and
language skills.
· Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or
degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the
IAU/UNESCO list.
· Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this
vacancy notice and the endorsed candidates will be considered for the
Employment Roster for a period of 2 years.
· Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments.
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REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For
information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the
following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, visit the iRecruitment website at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ and complete your online profile. Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered.
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
Vacancies will be removed from iRecruitment at 23:59 Central European
Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage
applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries, please contact: iRecruitment@fao.org