FAO recruits 01 Desert Locust Response Coordinator

Job Description:  2001228

Desert Locust Response Coordinator

Closure Date: 12/Jun/2020, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: FRUGA

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Uganda-Kampala

Duration: 12 months

Post Number: N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

 Organizational Setting

 The FAO Representation in Uganda provides technical assistance to the Government of Uganda in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related sectors. With the desert locust invasion in Uganda, FAO is working with government and national and international actors to respond to the invasion through supporting surveillance and control operations and looks at supporting recovery efforts of communities affected. The Desert Locust Response Coordinator will support the planning, implementation and monitoring of response to desert locusts by the FAO Representation in Uganda.

Reporting Lines

 Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of Deputy FAO Representative and the technical supervision by staff of the FAO Representation and the FAO Regional Resilience Team East Africa (RTEA), the Desert Locust Response Coordinator will be responsible for  coordination of FAO response (surveillance, control and recovery efforts) in support of government intervention. The position will be based at the FAO Representation in Kampala with extensive travel in Eastern and Northern Uganda.

Technical Focus

 The position’s technical focus is on the implementation of a sound desert locust response in line with the lifecycle of Desert Locust and includes technical elements of control, surveillance and livelihood protection.

Tasks and responsibilities

 The Desert Locust Response Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:

Liaise with, and collaborate with all actors working in desert locust surveillance, control and recovery to ensure the DL response expectations are fulfilled quickly and efficiently;

Liaise with FAO personnel in the field offices and in Kampala to ensure that FAO interventions are delivered within the agreed scope, time, cost and quality.

Follow up with FAO personnel on procurement and timely delivery of equipment and materials for desert locust surveillance and control to targeted beneficiaries/users.

Support local governments in affected areas to organize coordination and technical meetings and training workshops.

Participate in coordination meetings and take necessary follow up actions;

Articulate FAO’s interventions in the country in relation to global, sub-regional and national frameworks;

Provide technical advice and support, monitor progress and report on desert locust surveillance, control and recovery efforts.

Guide to ensure that activities on the ground are technically sound and meet expectations of government, donors and the communities served;

Support and follow up interventions to ensure functionality of structures, concrete plans and strategies for surveillance and control.

Provide timely reports as shall be agreed upon

Perform any other duty as shall be assigned.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in agriculture preferably in entomology or a closely related field

At least five years of relevant professional experience in: pest surveillance and management; insect pest data collection using modern digital tools; and/or good knowledge and experience in pesticide risk management

Working knowledge of English

National of Uganda.

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

 Experience in organizing and conducting trainings at national and local government level

Excellent abilities in coordination and monitoring are required as well as demonstrated experience in coordinating and liaising with multiple stakeholders

Ability, willingness and initiative to meet tight work schedules

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Relevant working experience for an international or multi-lateral organization and or with government is considered an advantage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: Careers@fao.org

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted

Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ 

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

 Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.

We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org 

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