FAO National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs.
FAO Zambia looking for “National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist”.
Applicants with an Advanced University Degree may apply on or before November 01, 2023.
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 National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on October 19, 2023 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five (05) Years |
| Application Deadline | November 01, 2023 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- In close collaboration with the international consultant leading Output 3 of the project and the National BeSci Consultant, develop and deliver the training for the selected non-formal climate education NGOs/CBOs through behaviourally-informed modules on climate smart and sustainable agricultural practices.
- In collaboration with the National BeSci Consultant, develop and deliver the training for selected non-formal climate education NGOs/CBOs through behaviourally informed modules on community-based and sustainable forest management.
- Support the International consultant on youth engagement in strengthening of adult and children refugee camp schools through provision of materials and tools for sustainable living, food production and energy use.
- Support consortium members, in particular CBU and UNZA in developing action plan and holding consortium planning meetings to agree on content development and institutions to deliver certain courses.
- In collaboration with experts from CBU and UNZA, strengthen University Programmes, as well as curriculum for TVETs, agricultural colleges and forestry colleges, and development of new multi-disciplinary (if relevant) long or short courses at CBU, UNZA or elsewhere.
- Support experts from CBU and UNZA and other consortium members in providing small grants for university master’s and PhD students to undertake research and practical work related to green growth and energy areas.
- Support experts from CBU and UNZA and other consortium members in organizing international exchange visits to build capacity of university lecturers.
- In close collaboration with the International senior circular economy expert and experts from UNITAR, organize the training for government officials (including at municipal level) on specific topics of green economy and climate change mitigation.
- In collaboration with the International senior circular economy expert, National business consultant and experts from UNITAR, support private sector “roundtable” events as a way of defining relevant learning packages, but also building on existing internal learning approaches of these companies and development of new materials in collaboration with industry associations and national training partners.
- In collaboration with the International senior circular economy expert, National business consultant and experts from UNITAR, develop online and physical training content for greening of value chains in collaboration with industry or business associations.
- In collaboration with the National business consultant and experts from UNITAR, CBU and UNZA, support the industrial placement of students in industries.
- In collaboration with the International senior circular economy expert, National business consultant and experts from UNITAR, develop eLearning or appropriate courses/support to private sector to adopt mitigation and efficiency options.
- In collaboration with the experts from UNITAR, support capacity building activities and support to innovation hubs/accelerator and labs/incubators to promote green business and ensure readiness of start-ups and SMEs to access funds supporting the green transitions.
- Working with the International sustainable technologies’ junior consultant, define the scope and structure of MSc level modules based on the review of MSc programme curricula at UNZA and CBU, students’ knowledge gaps and interests, and labor market needs.
- In collaboration with the International senior sustainable technology’s expert and the International sustainable development expert, develop the modules’ syllabi and lesson plans and teaching materials, building on the existing scientific literature, textbooks, and case studies.
- Working with the International sustainable technologies’ junior consultant, support integration of the modules into the MSc Programmes at Zambian university/universities and promotion activities.
- In collaboration with the International sustainable development expert, pilot the modules and upgrade/align the syllabi based on the external evaluation and students’ feedback.
- Together with the International sustainable technologies’ junior consultant, support full implementation of the modules with continued monitoring and evaluation activities.
- In collaboration with the International sustainable technologies’ junior consultant, select a European partner university, research institutions and/or experts, and establish a cooperation.
- Closely working with the International senior sustainable technologies’ expert, the International sustainable development expert, and the selected European University, implement capacity building trainings for academic staff, and possibly exchange visits with European academic/research institutions.
- Together with the International sustainable technologies’ junior consultant, support the International senior sustainable technologies expert in assessing available infrastructure at UNZA and CBU and identifying the equipment and personnel capacity needs.
Position in Organization:
- Positing Title: National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist
- Job Posting: 18/Oct/2023
- Closure Date: 02/Nov/2023, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
- Duration: 12 months
- Post Number: N/A
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Economics, Climate Change, Environmental Sciences, Education, or related field.
- At least a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in capacity building Programmes and initiatives, in particular on sustainable agriculture, climate smart agriculture, agroecology, biodiversity loss and other environmental and social issues.
- Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian).
- A national of Zambia.
How to Apply FAO National Agriculture and Capacity Building Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2303175
The Closing Date: November 01, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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