TOXICOLOGIST

AAH is seeking a Toxicologist to support the coordination of an integrated pest management (IPM) response, raising awareness among the public (and specifically farmers) on BMSB and other pest and diseases, training agricultural practitioners on management and control methods and supporting key stakeholders in their efforts to combat agricultural pests and diseases.

The following tasks and responsibilities are expected to be accomplished over the 1-week consultancy period:

1. Provide information and advice to AAH and key stakeholders on the toxicological properties and efficacy of different pesticides for control of BMSB and other pests.
2. Provide advice and recommendations on all safety aspects for transport, handling, storage, usage and disposal of pesticides against BMSB and other pests
3. Provide advice and recommendations on timing and frequency of spraying of crops with pesticides for best results while considering environmental safety.
4. Introduce protocols for spraying of pesticides to relevant departments of d.f. authorities utilising safety and risk reduction measures.
5. Provide training modules for training of spraying teams established in relevant departments of Abkhazian d.f. authorities and for individual farmers.
6. Deliver a comprehensive report of the main findings, together with recommendations for areas of future intervention for pest management.

For futher information and how to apply, please, download the Full ToR for this consultancy.