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Agricultural Officer (Integrated Pest Management)

Rome

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Agriculture and Forestry
    • AGP
  • Closing Date: Closed

1H011H01

The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments

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  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality
  • People with disabilities are protected from any type of discrimination during any stage of employment, including the recruitment phase
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
  • 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 Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP) promotes the sustainable crop production intensification (SCPI). This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices within the broader framework of sustainable food and agriculture that aims at enhancing productivity; natural resources conservation; rural livelihoods and resilience.
 
The post is based in the Pest and Pesticide Management team (AGPMC), one of the six teams in the division. The Team provides advice and guidance in areas of integrated pest management in the context of sustainable crop production intensification, and pesticide management in the context of the implementation of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management.
 
Reporting Lines

The Agricultural Officer reports to the Team Leader, AGPMC.
 
Technical Focus

An ecosystem approach to crop protection that combines different pest management strategies and practices to grow healthy crops and minimize the use of pesticides.
 
Key Results

Technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Departmental programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with (Departmental and) FAO Strategic Objectives.
 
Key Functions

• Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-Departmental committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.
• Develops technical, analysis, assessment, monitoring and/or reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
• Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative cross-sector approaches, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications, and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise.
• Responds to Member Country requests for technical and/or policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality / effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools.
• Promotes international cooperation/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.
Specific Functions
• Develops sustainable pest management concepts, strategies, programmes and projects taking an integrated pest management (IPM) approach in support of sustainable crop production systems, combining different management options and practices while minimizing the use of pesticides
• Assists member countries to strengthen and improve their capacities and capabilities in the surveillance and monitoring of pests and in developing appropriate response strategies.
• Provides technical support and training on the implementation of relevant international agreements and conventions linked to pest and pesticide management including the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC); the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management and the Rotterdam Convention.
• Facilitates collaboration among ongoing regional and national IPM programmes and contributes to the development of community based learning on IPM including through farmer field schools.
• Liaises with research and development institutions, private sector organizations, NGOs and universities linking the particular needs of smallholders relevant to sustainable pest management
• Contributes to and/or provides technical and policy advise in the implementation of FAO's strategic framework, especially the division's work relating to sustainable agriculture and food systems, in the context of the emerging realities of climate change.
 
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
 
Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant protection, Entomology or related field with specialization in crop pest management.
• Seven years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas\: integrated pest management, pest monitoring and surveillance preferably in developing countries.
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian
Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of knowledge of integrated approaches to pest management in the context of sustainable crop production systems
• Extent of knowledge of ecosystem services and their relevance/contribution to a holistic approach to integrated pest management
• Knowledge and relevance of experience in developing and delivering strategies, programmes or projects on integrated pest management particularly in the context of small holder farmers
• Extent of experience with supporting community based/experiential learning processes
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
 
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