FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 02/05-SDDC
Deadline For Application: 9 March 2005
Position Title AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH OFFICER
Duty Station Rome
Grade Level P-3
Duration Twelve months (with possibility of extension)
CCOG Code: 1H01
Organizational Unit Secretariat of the Science Council to the CGIAR (SDDC) Office of the Assistant Director General (SDD) Sustainable Development Department (SD)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the CGIAR Science Council (SC), and the direct supervision of an assigned Senior Officer (s) will provide technical support to the SC Secretariat, backstopping the technical activities of the Standing Panels of the SC; working groups and task forces. In particular will:

  • backstop the monitoring of global trends, scientific challenges and policy issues influencing agricultural research, production, trade, environment, markets and institutions, and specifically assist in the preparation of the State of World Science for Agriculture document;
  • assist in the preparation of terms of reference, case studies and guidelines for SC Secretariat technical activities;
  • backstop the organization of external reviews of CGIAR Centres;
  • draft/assist in preparation of SC technical reports;
  • design and prepare material and documents for technical meetings;
  • participate in the planning and organization of technical meetings, seminars and workshops;
  • liaise with other FAO units, CGIAR Centers, advanced research institutes, government institutions, international development agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations;
  • perform other related duties as required.

* PROMOTION TO THE POST IS FOR THE DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT ONLY

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • MSc in agriculture, agricultural or environmental economics or related natural or social sciences.

  • Five years of relevant experience in agricultural and rural development with particular emphasis on science and technology and environmental issues, including research work experience.  

  • Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of  one of the other two.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Level and relevance of academic and work experience qualifications.
  • Ability to analyse technical and scientific information.
  • Extent of expertise in natural resource management, agriculture and rural development.
  • Relevance of experience in planning, implementing and coordinating research or development activities related to agricultural, environmental and rural issues.
  • Experience in organizing technical meetings.
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

REMUNERATION

Level P-3 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 71 832 to US$ 92 442 (without dependants) and from US$ 74087 to US$ 99 383 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 02/05-SDDC
 Ms Ruth Erickson, SDDC, Room C-680
 FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: : +39 06 570- 57053298
E-mail: ruth.erickson@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

  FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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