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Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.
Environmental sustainability and the responsible use of natural resources are imperative in today's world. Issues like habitat loss, environmental degradation, pollution, and biodiversity loss demand our immediate attention. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) plays a pivotal role in addressing these challenges, making it essential for achieving our sustainability goals. Collaborating with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), GEF's ongoing and upcoming projects hold great promise in areas like sustainable resource use, biodiversity conservation, protected areas management and other related fields.
The International consultant on Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources Management will provide support in implementation of natural resources portfolio projects in region. Moreover, consultant will support other GEF funded ongoing and pipeline projects that includes natural resources management, environmental and climate change mitigation/adaptation related projects.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub-regional Coordinator for Central Asia, technical supervision of Agricultural officer/ regional coordinator of regional initiative “Natural resources, biodiversity, and climate change, in consultation with relevant government departments, non-government organizations and other national and international organizations concerned, and in close cooperation with FAO country teams, Project Task Force.
Technical Focus
Deployment of the relevant methodologies, tools, approaches and the best international experiences related to the, environmental sustainability in agriculture, sustainable natural resource management, pest and pesticide management, biodiversity conservation, protected areas management and so on.
Tasks and responsibilities
•Provide guidance on technical aspects, including methodologies, tools, and approaches in environmental sustainability in agriculture, natural resources management, including biodiversity conservation, protected areas management, and related fields;
•Contribute to the development of environmental sustainability in agriculture, natural resources management projects, including the design, planning, and implementation phases.
•Identifies and formulates projects in the field of environmental sustainability and natural resources management;
•Provides technical support in managing and monitoring projects related to the main climate finance sources, including the Global Environmental Facility (GEF), and other multilateral funds;
•Lead technical planning, overall coordination, and monitoring of all relevant projects’ activities, with the support of the National Team Leaders/project coordinators;
•Provide technical guidance and inputs to ensure that project activities related to pest and pesticides management and natural resources are implemented using relevant approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices (to be documented in working progress reports);
•Guide the preparation of the high-quality technical reports, evaluations, and other project-related documentation to ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress, results, and lessons learned;
•Develop and review documents as needed ensuring that technical content meets required standards (to be documented in project progress reports);
•Review and support the preparation of project work plans and budgets;
•Provide technical expertise and inputs to ensure project alignment with best practices and international standards;
•Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for pest and pesticide management, natural resources management projects and ;
•Other relevant tasks when and as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
•An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in biology, environmental science or natural resource management;
•At least 12 years (Category A) experience in natural resources management, pest and pesticide management, environmental safeguards, biodiversity conservation and protected areas management;
•Working knowledge (Level C) of English. Limited knowledge (Level B) in Russian
FAO Core Competencies
•Results Focus
•Teamwork
•Communication
•Building Effective Relationships
•Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
•Experience in working in the project countries will be an asset;
•Experience in institutional strengthening and capacity development within nature conservation and agriculture sector;
•Experience in stakeholder engagement across public, private, community, NGO and academic spectra; and facilitating partnerships and collaboration in socially inclusive and equitable manner;
•Experience in development of strategies, action plans and other relevant documents related to pest and pesticide management, natural resources management, sustainable use and management of biodiversity;
•GEF project management cycle, including\: inception, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, exiting and demonstrating adaptive management;
•Extent and relevance of experience in participating in, or leading, multidisciplinary teams;
•Sound experience in management of projects related to agriculture, biodiversity, natural resources use in agriculture, planning and management of protected areas; as well as projects related to pesticides and agrochemicals management;
•Experience working in region, experience in Azerbaijan will be considered as an additional asset.
•Turkish knowledge will be considered as additional asset.
•Proved communication skills with government representatives, national experts and local communities;
•Previous working experience in UN organizations is an asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge any 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 recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
  • For more information, visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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