CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2100999 Climate Smart Agriculture Soil Specialist Closure Date: 10/Apr/2021, 12:59:00 AMOrganizational Unit: SAP Job Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Home-BasedDuration: 160 days Post Number: N/A
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply 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 _______________________________________________________________________________________
Organizational Setting The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) decision was adopted at the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP23) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in November 2017 in Bonn, Germany. The KJWA decision provides an indispensable global mechanism that will enable state parties to bring attention to the issues and challenges – as well as achievements concerning the impacts of climate change on agriculture. UNFCCC Parties and observers have been invited to submit their views on the key elements to be included in the KJWA work programme of work, including, but not limited to:
FAO has a key role to play in providing technical expertise and in facilitating discussions between countries during the formal Subsidiarity Bodies sessions and informal consultations on the KJWA outside UNFCCC processes. FAO is undertaking this exercise in light of Outcome 2 of its Corporate Strategy on Climate Change, which strives to achieve improved integration of food security and nutrition, agriculture, forestry and fisheries considerations within the international agenda on climate change through reinforced FAO engagement. FAO under its Technical Cooperation Project, “Supporting the Pacific to address the vulnerabilities of agriculture and food security to climate change through the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture” (TCP/SAP/3706) supports Pacific SIDS with the implementation of relevant activities of the KJWA. Reporting Lines Under the direct supervision of the FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands and the Lead Technical Officer, the Soil and Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist will work closely with, the Information Management and Communication Consultant and Ministries of Agriculture in the Pacific countries to provide capacity building trainings, share knowledge and information on the KJWA..
Technical Focus To provide technical support to the Pacific Island countries in relation to the KJWA.
Tasks and responsibilities
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
FAO Core Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills
Selection Criteria
Candidates based in the Pacific Region and/or residing in a location within a 6-hour time difference from the Pacific Islands are strongly encouraged to apply. _______________________________________________________________________________________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
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