Global Soil Partnership (GSP)/Sustainable Soil Management Specialist
Ankara
- Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location: Ankara
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- Environment
- Biology and Chemistry
- Agriculture and Forestry
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Public, Private Partnership
- 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 three 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 a National Action Plan for Sustainable use of Soil Resources in Turkey in the framework of project TCP/TUR/3603 âStrengthening Agricultural Infrastructure Services with the context of Global Soil Partnershipâ.
Technical Focus Sustainable Soil Management 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
Any other relevant tasks, as necessary. |
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced University degree in soil science or relevant fields related to the work of the Organization;
- At least 10 years of experience in Soil Management and relevant policy development, with well-informed Global Soil Partnership and its policy agenda;
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Chinese).
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
Additional Selection Criteria
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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
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
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