Agriculture Specialist

Organizational Setting

FAO country offices, headed by an FAO Representative, endeavouring is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, help to develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations supporting the Government of Pakistan at national and provincial level through its technical assistance in policy and program. FAO Pakistan seeks a young professional with a strong analytical and quantitative capacity to contribute in better policy making in Pakistan. This experience will provide wide scope of work as outlined below:

The position is at SB 4-SC8 level.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, direct supervision of AFAOR Program , Agriculture Economist will perform the following tasks:

Technical Focus

• Help design agricultural crop production management and related interventions in project formulation • Prepare knowledge products related to agriculture

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assist in developing agricultural production and crop protection initiatives for more efficient, competitive, sustainable, climate resilient and socially inclusive, especially for small- and medium-scale farmers. • Promote agricultural digitalization and technological innovation for sustainable crop production, crop diversification, and climate smart agriculture to improve people's nutrition, livelihoods and incomes in both rural and urban areas. • Support in promoting Climate Smart/resilient Agriculture through innovative thinking, technologies and multi-sectoral and stakeholder collaboration; • Collaborate in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, online tools; • Support in the preparation of programme/project proposals related to Agricultural Research, and agricultural extension and advisory services; • Prepare concept notes and funding proposals for possible funding by the potential donors • Act as a knowledge resource to develop crop sector strategies for the targeted communities (small- and medium-scale farmers/women farmers) in FAO projects. • Support in improving productivity of agricultural operations, and enables a shift from subsistence to more competitive, market-oriented farming through appropriate mechanization systems, improved technologies and seed-delivery systems and other farm inputs (fertilizers etc.) • Support monitoring of transboundary plant pests and diseases and mitigation their impact applying an integrated pest management approach; • Facilitate in the organization of webinars, trainings, workshops and meetings (both online and face-to-face, according to the requirements) related to agriculture; • Perform any other related tasks assigned;

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in crop sciences preferably agronomy/plant breeding and genetics or horticulture • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant discipline • Working knowledge of English and knowledge of other local languages is an asset. • National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations’ administrative policies and procedures. • Experienced in conducting literature reviews of academic publications, research reports, etc. • Demonstrated ability to conduct research • Demonstrated ability to work with public and private sector, planning and production of training materials; produce and monitor, work plans and progress reports to the standards require by international organizations using appropriate computer software • Extent of experience in resource mobilization, programme/project development, implementation and technical support; • Extent of experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder platforms, knowledge management and outreach activities. • Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment • Willingness to travel • Ability to work independently, with initiative and minimal supervision • Ability to work effectively under pressure. • Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations • Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards • Willingness to display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved. • Ability to continue to seek new, innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned. • Ability to identify and recommend remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation

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: [email protected]
• 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.