Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Agronomy Specialist in Accra, Ghana. The duration of this post is 2 years.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Agronomy Specialist will perform the following functions-
Plan and lead components of multidisciplinary teams leads and/or participates in internal committees, project teams and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policies, as well as standard setting bodies.
Develop technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
Design and conduct research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications and/or policy proposals, as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise.
Respond to country requests for technical and policy assistance; provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices, as well as technical backstopping to field projects.
Collaborate in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
Promote international cooperation, advocates for best practices and increased policy dialogue; provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
Participate in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.
Eligibility Criteria
Advanced University Degree in agriculture, agro-industry, economics, agricultural economics or a closely related field.
7 year’s relevant experience in the areas of agro-industry systems development, agrifood industry, economics, management or a related field, application of value chain analysis and development, agribusiness and market development, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of agricultural investment operations
Working knowledge of English (proficient – level C) and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, French, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
