FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021 – Ethiopia NGO Jobs. FAO Ethiopia looking for “Program Specialist“. Applicants with a degree in Advanced degree in agriculture may apply on or before 25th August 2021.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 11th August 2021 for qualified Ethiopians to fill in the vacant post of Program Specialist to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
| Position | Program Specialist |
| Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced degree in agriculture |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 25th August 2021 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2021
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to FAO Field Offices in Mekelle and Shire, the regional bureau of agriculture and NGO partners to inform programing on sustainable crop production and protection
- Work closely with regional agricultural research programs in planning and coordinating seed systems research to leverage FAO’s seed supply chain initiatives and create a mechanism for awareness on new varieties among small scale farmers
- Ensure safe storage and handling of FAO seeds and agricultural tools at field level. Where necessary, carry out germination test to ascertain viability of crop seeds before distribution to farmers
- In collaboration with FAO’s implementing partners, carry out timely distribution of agricultural inputs in accordance with the agricultural calendar of the region
- In collaboration with the regional bureau of agriculture, identify and promote appropriate agronomic practices and innovations and post-harvest management related to the main crops in the region
- Participate in the design and implementation of agriculture/food security assessments including but not limited to Rapid Seed Security Assessment (RSSA), Crop and Food Security Assessment (CFSAM), and other join interagency assessment that take into consideration agriculture/food security
- Document and disseminate best agronomic practices, varieties, post-harvest management practices etc. for wider replication
- Carry out any other activities as assigned by the direct supervisors (operation and technical)
- Perform other related duties and activities upon instructions from Head of Field Office
Position in Organization:
- Job Posting: 10/Aug/2021
- Closure Date: 25/Aug/2021, 3:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRETH
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Ethiopia
- Duration: 12 months [3 months probation period with possibility of extension]
- Post Number: N/A
Qualification:
- Advanced degree in agriculture, crop production, soil science and or related discipline.
Experience
- Five years of experience in implementation, monitoring and coordination of projects related eo agriculture and food security.
- Five years of experience in agricutural training and extension.
- Nationals of Ethiopia.
- Very good knowledge of English.
How to Apply FAO Program Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2102269
The Closing Date: 25th August 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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