Land And Water Officer (National Water Roadmap)

Job Posting: 21/Oct/2024 Closure Date: 11/Nov/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: Land and Water Division, NSL Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Project Grade Level: P-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension Post Number: 2010435 CCOG Code: 1R IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments ---------------------------------------- - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination - All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks - All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality - FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.
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, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting FAO's Land and Water Division (NSL) foresees a future whereby governments, development partners, civil society, academic institutions, and the private sector and farmers, all work together to ensure that land, soil, and water resources are wisely used, conserved, and restored for sustainable and resilient agri-food systems that support food security, nutrition, and human wellbeing.
NSL provides policy guidance, technical and financial assistance to Members in developing policies, programmes, best practices and management tools for ensuring productive and efficient use of land, soil and water resources to meet present and future demands for agricultural products, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of these resources.
It promotes equitable access to and sustainable management of these natural resources with a view to enhancing productivity, livelihoods, equity, health and ecosystem services.
Under the FAO Conceptual Framework for Integrated Land and Water Resources Management, NSL will work towards a core set of five integrated and strategic Objectives and Action Areas that have been elaborated to cut across the thematic land, water, soils, and geospatial areas of work of the Division: (1) Good Governance; (2) Wise use and restoration; (3) Mitigation and resilience; (4) Integrated solutions; (5) Data, digitalization, technology and innovation.
The post is located in the Water Data and Assessment Branch of the Land and Water Division (NSL) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines The Land and Water Officer (National Water Roadmaps) reports to the Senior Land and Water Officer, NSL.
Technical Focus Water policy, water resources planning, water governance in relation to the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the initiative on 'National Water Roadmap towards 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)' and support the delivery of outputs and products as developed under the initiative.
Key Results Collection and analysis of information, data, statistics and project/meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.
Key Functions - Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.
- Updates databases and web pages.
- Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
- Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Functions - Undertakes research and analysis; provides technical inputs to NSL's publications and knowledge products on water resources planning and governance.
- Prepares briefings, documents and presentations on water resource governance and National Water Roadmaps for internal and external meetings and conferences, including meetings of FAO Governing Bodies, bilateral meetings and other global fora.
- Contributes to the planning, designing and organization of internal and external technical meetings, policy dialogues with Members and multi-stakeholders on water resources governance.
- Liaises with internal and external partners to support related policy formulation and development process.
- Provides technical support to water governance initiatives and projects.
- Aids in monitoring and reporting project progress.
- Supports the establishment of relationships with project stakeholders, including government agencies and relevant organizations.
- Supports collaboration and information sharing among project partners.
- Performs other duties as required.
---------------------------------------- CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements - Advanced university degree in agriculture, hydrology, water resources governance, natural resources management, geography, environment or related field.
- Three years of relevant experience in water resources management and proven experience in water policy research and development.
- Working knowledge (full proficiency – level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies - Results Focus - Teamwork - Communication - Building Effective Relationships - Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills - Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
- Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating international projects and relevant partnerships.
- Capacity to consolidate and synthesize information in reports and presentations while ensuring quality.
- Demonstrated capabilities in delivering results in time and quality.
- Demonstrated capacity to write comprehensive technical reports on water resources in English.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
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---------------------------------------- CONDITIONS OF SERVICE A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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