FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Professional Vacancy Announcement No:
1382-AGP |
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Deadline For Application: |
31 March 2005 |
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Position Title |
Locust Officer
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Duty Station |
Rome |
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Grade Level |
P-4 |
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Duration |
Fixed Term: three years |
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CCOG Code: |
1H02o |
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Organizational Unit
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Locust & Other Migratory Pests GroupPlant Protection Service AGPPPlant Production and Protection Division |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Plant Protection Service, AGPP, and the immediate supervision of the Senior Officer, Locust and Other Migratory Pests Group, will provide support to structures and policy development designed to achieve effective locust control. Specifically will:- provide technical assistance to locust control operations and their improvement with a view to reducing environmental side-effects;
- prepare components for the planning, implementation and coordination of national, regional and global locust activities;
- prepare technical inputs for the EMPRES (Desert Locust) Programme;
- provide technical assistance in the preparation and backstopping of projects related to outbreaks of locusts and other migratory pests;
- prepare and review action plans, technical documents and reports on migratory pest control;
- develop training programmes for locust-affected countries and conduct training courses;
- where appropriate, provide assistance/support to the Desert Locust Information Service (DLIS) in analysing incoming locust reports and in preparing, as appropriate, Locust Bulletins and Alerts;
- perform other related duties as required.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
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- University Degree in Agriculture/Natural Sciences and an Advanced University Degree in a subject related to migratory pest management
- Seven years of relevant experience in general pest control management
- Working knowledge of English and French
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
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- Extent of technical knowledge of and experience in migratory pest management
- Extent of knowledge of and experience in locust control operations and environmental issues
- Relevance of experience in planning, project preparation, implementation and report reviewing
- Quality of both written and oral communication skills in English on technical issues
- Extent of experience and involvement in locust training courses
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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.
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REMUNERATION
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Level P-4
carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 89 383
US$ 112 069
(without dependants) and from US$ 95 984
to US$ 121 041
(with dependants)
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TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants
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Send your application to:
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V.A
1382-AGP
Chief, Plant Protection Service, AGPP
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 57056347
E-mail:
AGPP-Chief@fao.org
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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.
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FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT |
| Post Number: C/0422444 |