Apply: FAO Land and Water Officer

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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