FAO recruits 01 Plant Production and Protection Specialist
FAO
Lilongwe, Malawi
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description – Plant Production and Protection Specialist (2200551)
Job Description: 2200551 Plant Production and Protection Specialist
Closure Date: 15/Mar/2022, 11:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: FRMLWJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: Malawi-LilongweDuration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal)Post Number: N/A
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality Organizational SettingFAO assists governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to address hunger and malnutrition, and provides technical support for the sustainable development of their agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to respond to cries. FAO in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and with support of multiple development partners is implementing a wide range of activities to improve livelihoods of small-scale farmers as well as assisting a more inclusive and sustainable development in the country. FAO Malawi is currently supporting the Government to strengthen community-based resilience in vulnerable rural areas, facilitate a more sustainable management of natural resources and supporting nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Likewise, FAO provides and mobilizes technical assistance required by the country in areas related with agriculture production, agriculture economics and other areas relevant.
Reporting LinesThe Plant Production and Protection specialist the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the Assistant FAOR (Programme) and the day-to-day supervision of the Head of Technical Section and close collaboration with relevant officers in the Project Coordination Section and the relevant Lead Technical Officers (LTO)
Technical Focus:The incumbent will be the focal point for all FAO Malawi on issues of plant production and protection with particular focus on plant health: providing the overall management and direction on all aspects of the projects cycle, from formulation, resource mobilization to implementation and closure.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will work more specifically:Facilitate the identification and deployment of technical expertise to support the various training events for the management of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and other key pests and diseases in Malawi.
Provide support in the planning, organization of the FAW response intervention activities in Malawi.Contribute to resource mobilization activities for plant production and protection interventions in Malawi.Provide technical support in designing, implementation and sustenance of national surveillance and monitoring of plant pests and diseases, particularly paying attention to the emerging ones.Provide leadership in the designing Farmer Field School studies in the area of plant protection, data collection, analysis and interpretation and dissemination of results.Provide leadership in the designing, preparation and dissemination of awareness materials in the area of plant production and protection.Contribute technical expertise to the general plant production and protection programmes, projects and activities in Malawi, including support efforts for resource mobilization, meetings, workshops and trainings.Support Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) interventions and other relevant agro-ecological approaches that promote scaling up adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in Malawi.Development and review of work plans, budgets and procurement plans.Gather, synthesise and disseminate key information relating to plant production and protection;Provide technical advice and guidance on technical specifications, evaluation and clearance of all related goods and services procured with support from FAO by working closely with relevant government departments.Represent FAO in relevant technical working groups and task forces on plant production and protection.Perform any other tasks as may be required form time to time.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements Possession of an advanced degree from a recognized University in agriculture, agronomy, plant protection or related fields. Academic and professional background and experience in the fields of Entomology and Integrated Pest Management will be an advantage
At least 10 years relevant experience, preferably in agricultural/crop development programmes with a strong focus on project development and capacity development using participatory extension approaches.National of Malawi. FAO Core CompetenciesResults Focus
TeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional SkillsAbility to work as a team player in multi-disciplinary and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Proven ability to work as a member of a team with diverse backgrounds;Ability to pay attention to detail;Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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