Land and Water Officer

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) leads FAO's support to countries in the region in transforming their agrifood systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development and ensures the planning and implementation of FAO's strategic response in the region through a multidisciplinary approach. It implements approved programmes and projects, monitors programme implementation, and ensures that they contribute to addressing regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the FAO Strategic Framework and Programme of Work and Budget. RNE supports regional policy dialogues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports knowledge exchange, capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region. It develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The post is located in the RNE, Cairo, Egypt.

Reporting Lines The Land and Water Officer reports to the Senior Land and Water Officer, RNE.

Technical Focus Land and water management, with focus on water resources management.

Key Results Collection and analysis of information, data and statistics and project/meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions • Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services; • Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents; • Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems; • Updates databases and web pages; • Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams; • Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.; • Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/ production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions • Supports the implementation of the different activities of the Regional Water Scarcity Initiative; • Provides technical support on water accounting, water productivity and the use of non-conventional water for agriculture; • Provides technical support on land and water governance for agriculture, including groundwater governance; • Provides technical support to projects related to irrigation and water resources management; • Provides technical input to different documents related to the field of land and water management.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in hydraulic engineer, land and water management, hydrology or related fields. • Three years of relevant experience in land and water resources and environmental related activities, including natural resources/ecosystem assessment and management. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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. • Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analysing technical information and data. • Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in ecosystem assessment/management. • Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops. • Extent and relevance of experience in the use of water resources assessment/management tools and methods, such as such as WEAP, MODFLOW, water accounting/auditing.