Deadline: 17 May, 2021
Location: Libreville, Gabon
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Land and Water Officer.
FAO is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead components of multi-disciplinary teams, lead and/or participate in internal committees, project teams, and working groups and/or provide specialised expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies
- Develop technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases
- Provide technical backstopping for the implementation and monitoring of national and sub-regional projects on land and water governance, development and management
- Provide advice on priorities for FAO assistance to countries as well as in establishing networks of experts in the sub-region on land and water governance and management issues
- Provide advice to countries in the formulation of policies, strategies and guidelines in sustainable land, soil and water governance and management
- Identify and promote the adoption of good practices in sustainable, land, soil and water governance and management
- Coordinate the development of national capacities on land and water governance, development and management, including its inclusion in extension delivery and in training curricula
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products, promote and strengthen knowledge sharing among different stakeholders in the sub-region
- Organise and participate in sub-regional workshops, seminars and conferences
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Rural Development, Irrigation, Natural Resources Management, Environment, Hydrology, or a related field
- Seven years of relevant experience in land and water resources and environmental-related activities, including land and water resources/ecosystem assessment and management, as well as water-based project formulation and implementation
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions (desirable)
- Relevant knowledge of land and water resources assessment/management tools and methods
- Experience in analysing land and water management and environmental-related issues and the use of participated and integrated (cross-sectorial) land and water-based project formulation and implementation
- Ability to mobilise resources
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
To apply and for more information, click here.
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