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FAO Plant Production and Protection Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs

FAO Plant Production and Protection Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zimbabwe NGO Jobs.

FAO Zimbabwe looking for “Plant Production and Protection Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before Nov. 02, 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 Plant Production and Protection Specialist Jobs 2023

The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on October 19, 2023 for qualified Zimbabwe’s to fill in the vacant post of Plant Production and Protection Specialist to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Recruiter Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Position Plant Production and Protection Specialist
Location Harare, Zimbabwe
Country Zimbabwe
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Ten years
Application Deadline Nov. 02, 2023

FAO Job Vacancy 2023

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Supports the development and implementation of strategies and regulatory frameworks in the areas of plant production and plant health.
  • Supports implementation of ongoing FAO flagship programmes related to sustainable crop production intensification and value chain development
  • Provides support in the planning and organization of the transboundary plant pest and disease (TPPD) response interventions.
  • Contributes to resource mobilisation activities for plant production and protection interventions.
  • Provides technical support to the implementation of SPS related interventions (with emphasis on application of IPPC ISPMs for market access).
  • Supports climate smart agriculture (CSA) interventions including conservation agriculture and other relevant agroecological approaches that promote good agricultural practices.

Position in Organization:

  • Job Posting: 18/Oct/2023
  • Closure Date: 02/Nov/2023, 4:29:00 AM
  • Organizational Unit: FS – Subregional Office for Southern Africa
  • Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
  • Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
  • Grade Level: N/A
  • Primary Location: Zimbabwe-Harare
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Post Number: N/A
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

Qualification:

  • Advanced University degree in agriculture, agronomy, plant protection or related field
  • At least 10 years relevant experience, preferably in agricultural/crop development programmes with a strong focus on capacity development using participatory approaches. Experience with project management and working with countries in Southern Africa will be an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge (Level C) of English and limited knowledge (Level B) of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). For PSA, working knowledge of English

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

How to Apply FAO Plant Production and Protection Specialist Jobs 2023

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=2303179

The Closing Date: Nov. 02, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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