Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: NRC-806-12-PRJ
Issued on: 21 June 2012
Deadline For Application: 5 July 2012
POSITION TITLE: NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (Climate Impact Assessment) Climate
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Energy and Tenure Division, NRC Natural Resources Management and Environment Department, NR
DUTY STATION: DURATION ∗: 24 months
Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries are encouraged. Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall guidance of the Director, NRC, and the technical supervision of the Leader, Climate Impact, Adaptation and Environment Team (NRC), in close collaboration with the staff in the Climate Impact, Adaptation and Environment Team (NRC), Agricultural Development Economics Division (ESA) and with other technical units involved in the FAO/EC Food Security Thematic Programme (FSTP), the incumbent will contribute to the Climate Change Component of the EC/FAO Programme on Improved Global Governance for Hunger Reduction (GCP/INT/130/EU). In particular, the incumbent will :
contribute to the development of the tools and methods for climate change impact assessment, crop yield forecasting toolbox (AgroMetShell); - organize training modules to support capacity building of different users involved in the national food security information systems in selected countries;
- provide support to the development of specific outputs at global, regional and national level for the FAO Global Information and Early Warning System on Food and Agriculture (GIEWS);
- analyse historical, current and expected climate variability and trends, and components of food security (e.g., production) and assist in the identification of adaptation options;
- perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
- University degree in geography, agriculture, climatology, environmental sciences or closely related field
- Three years of relevant experience in agro-meteorological/climate variability and climate change impact modelling, assessment and adaptation
- Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
- Extent of experience with development and use of deterministic and stochastic models (climate, crop, hydrology, economics), GIS software, remote sensing and geo-spatial datasets and analysis
- Extent of experience in developing effective capacity building tools and methods
- Ability to organize trainings related to climate change impact assessment and adaptation
- Experience in dealing with national governments, regional bodies and international organizations on climate impact assessment and adaptation issues
- Quality of oral and written communication skills
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.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://icsc.un.org/
TO APPLY:
Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants ADM213e 04/12
Send your application to:
V.A NRC-806-12-PRJ Director Climate, Energy and Tenure Division, NRC Natural Resources and Environment Department FAO Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome ITALY Fax No: +39 06 57053250 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT