Reporting LinesThe irrigation and WRM specialists, will work under the overall technical supervision of the RAP Water Management Officer, and in close coordination with all relevant FAO colleagues and in collaboration with national agencies and other stakeholders.Technical Focus The overall technical focus of the role is to enhance the capacity of FAO with specialized expertise in irrigation and WRM.
The specialist will provide technical advice to support FAO's project design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation efforts.Tasks and responsibilities• Provide technical support to new project design, particularly in terms of irrigation and WRM in the context of climate change and sustainable water use,• Provide the necessary technical clearances and suggested improvements to enhance the existing field programme,• Lead the necessary technical backstopping to the FAO's ongoing water and irrigation projects in the region including the water and climate components of new GEF and GCF projects and an extensive field programme in Afghanistan (participate in field missions where required),• Develop relevant tools and strategies in the areas of irrigation modernization, water accounting and water allocation for their wider application, demonstration and expansion in the region,• Provide ongoing support and improvement for relevant aspects of the Asia Pacific Water Scarcity Programme,• Provide support to capacity-building activities, including delivering training sessions where required,• Identify opportunities for collaboration with other external agencies as well as other divisions in FAO to enhance effectiveness of the RAP portfolio,• Support knowledge management, capacity building and strategic planning, • Other related tasks as assigned.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements• University degree in water resources management for agriculture, in particular irrigation engineering, water modelling and accounting, river basin management including allocation.• At least 5 years relevant experience working in water resources management including in developing country contexts and/or countries in transition.• Working knowledge (level C) of English FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills • Extent and relevance of experience in working with FAO• Extent and relevance of experience in the formulation of FAO style in drafting documentation, without the need for continuous correction and oversight• Extent and relevance of experience with FAO corporate communications policy and operational guidelines to ensure mandatory coherence in all outputs• Extent and relevance of experience in the formulation, implementation support or evaluation of water resources management and/or irrigation projects • Extent and relevance of experience in due diligence of programmes/projects in water resources management and irrigation modernisation but not limited to environmental and social safeguards, gender equality and Indigenous People• Extent and relevance of experience in the development of technical knowledge products • Demonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners, the private sector and other country level stakeholders.• Demonstrated experience of working on projects at the field level in Asia and the Pacific is an advantage.Selection Criteria• Relevant experience and knowledge in collecting, managing, and analysing technical information and data, especially for sustainable agricultural water resources management.
• Relevant experience in working successfully in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations.• Proven ability to deliver quality outputs working under tight deadlines.Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be accessed at For more information, visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
