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Soil Data Management Specialist

Ankara

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Ankara
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Biology and Chemistry
    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • FETUR
  • Closing Date: Closed

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization 

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Organizational Setting
 
The main aim of the FAO country office, which is headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.
 
The position is located in FAO office in Ankara (with two missions of 30 days in total and 10 days of deskwork) and is responsible to provide technical support in the preparation a road map and strategy for Soil Data Management in Turkey in the framework of project TCP/TUR/3603 “Strengthening Agricultural Infrastructure Services with the context of Global Soil Partnership”.
 
Technical Focus
 
Soil Data management, Soil Information System.
 
Reporting Lines
 
The incumbent reports to the FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia and FAO Representative in Turkey, works under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, technical guidance of the Land and Water Officer (CBL), and in close collaboration with the national counterpart and the National Project Coordinator (NPC); the Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks\:
 
Tasks and responsibilities
 
  • Attend the inception workshop of the project to present and contribute to the work plan of the project;
  • Review the existing policies on soil data management in Turkey and prepare a roadmap for the project; 
  • Provide global experiences of soil data management strategies and develop advise for Turkey
  • Conduct a rapid assessment on training needs of the government staff
  • Prepare training modules for the working group;
  • Meet the relevant Directorate of MFAL and develop a strategy to set the working group for the preparation of NAP.
  • Contribute to prepare training programmes for WG02 together with the national consultants, and the soil expert,
  • Contribute in establishing working group;
  • Participate as a resource person in the training
  • Contribute in developing digital information and extension messages
  • Contribute in implementing capacity building activities
 
Any other relevant tasks, as necessary.

 
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
 
 
Minimum Requirements
 
  • Advanced University degree in data management or relevant fields related to the work of the Organization;
  • At least 10 years of experience in soil information and big data management with deep technical knowledge on GLOSIS of GSP;
  • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese).

 
FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
 
Technical/Functional Skills
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
 
 
Additional Selection Criteria
 
  • Knowledge of Turkish would be considered an 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
  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
  • Candidates with acceptable language certificate/s should upload them when submitting their application. For details, visit http\://www.fao.org/3/I8446EN/i8446en.pdf
  • For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • For further information on categories, contract duration and honoraria, please refer to the Conditions page.
 
HOW TO APPLY
 
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
 
Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal 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
 

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