Job Description - Chief Scientist (2403364)Job Posting Date: 31/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 12/Dec/2024, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: DDCC - Chief Scientist
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Senior-level
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed term: two years with possibility of extension
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.
Summary of Duties and FunctionsThe Chief Scientist will:
Consolidate and strengthen FAO's innovative ethos.Ensure that FAO applies modern science and technology.Promote innovative approaches for scaling up work.Leverage science and innovation across the Organization.Coordinate intelligence gathering for new programmes.Lead task forces on sustainability issues.Employ systems thinking for innovative policy assistance.Lead the development of an evidence-based perspective on innovation.Foster and promote innovations within FAO.Lead and oversee the work of the Office for Innovation.Develop a policy to enhance assistance to Members.Nurture partnerships with R&D actors.Lead and manage the Office by supervising its staff.Oversee risk management in relevant units.Advocate FAO's policy position and communicate its messages.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGAdvance university degree (PhD preferred) in a relevant field.At least fifteen years of relevant experience.Demonstrated professional competence and management leadership.Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language.Experience with multilateral negotiations.Good resource mobilization and partnership development skills.Ability to lead and work effectively with a diverse team.Leadership CompetenciesResults focusLeading, engaging and empowering othersCommunicationPartnering and AdvocatingKnowledge sharing and continuous improvementStrategic thinkingPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for all and Integrity and Transparency.
HOW TO APPLYTo apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
Selection for this position will follow a transparent and competitive process.
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