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Agriculture And Extension Specialist

3 mesi fa

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device 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 person 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 Organizational SettingThe position is located in Sukhumi, Georgia.

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting LinesThe Agriculture and Extension Specialist shall operate under the overall responsibility of the Regional Programme Leader, direct supervision of the FAO Programme Coordinator, in close coordination with other national and international colleagues of the FAO offices in Sukhumi, Zugdidi and TbilisiTechnical Focus The Agriculture and Extension Specialist will provide technical support in agronomy to the day-to-day implementation of the agricultural component of the FAO projects implemented in Abkhazia.

These projects support an increased resilience in Abkhazian communities, working in the agricultural sector (promotion of good agricultural practices, including extension to farmers in primary production and post harvest).

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Develop, follow-up on, and update the workplans, budgets, and logical frameworks for all the projects under the Abkhazia component in Georgia.
  • Support other members of the team (HR, finance) in the preparation of documentation for issuance of casual labor contracts, staff contracts, operational advance spending coming out from the project office.
  • Attend and provide technical guidance to the relevant coordination meetings with other UN organizations based in Abkhazia.
  • Create and lead a network of 40 demonstration plots in Abkhazia dedicated to Integrated Farming Systems and Crop Diversification with a strong component of Integrated Pest Management.
  • Provide technical guidance to the local teams in the implementation of demonstration plots for extension purposes, including GAPs, IPM
  • Provide technical guidance to the team of national agronomists in introducing experimental diversification of cropping systems
  • Revise weekly work plans of agronomists to be in alignment with FAO technical standards
  • Organize and participate in the activities of extension and capacity development, including the preparation of training programs, training materials, and organization of training events.
  • Create annual curricula for the 40 demonstration plots, provide technical guidance to and participate actively in the trainings where extension activities are being developed.
  • Support the preparations of project reports.
Consolidate inputs and finalize reports for submission to the donor.

  • Support the Procurement team in the maintenance of updated work plans and procurement plans.

Provide technical guidance to in the preparation of technical specifications for the procurement of agricultural inputs/equipment needed for the implementation of the project.


  • Follow up on the budgets of the project, and timely organize resources (study tours, missions, external consultancies, procurement) as required for the implementation of the project.
  • Ensure enhanced preservation of local grape genetic resources and availability of their propagation materials through establishment of a grape collection vineyard (0,6 ha vines), a rootstock mother vineyard (0,4 ha; vines).
  • Contribute to improvement of knowledge on management of grapevines and propagation material production through establishment of a Technical Training Hub.
  • Complete outlook studies on various agricultural products relevant for the Abkhazian market.
  • Follow up on the monitoring and annual control plans for Abkhazia's most dangerous forest pests and diseases.
  • Create concept notes for project activities that will have a benefit to the local agricultural industry.
  • Other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements

  • University degree in agriculture or a related field
  • Two years of relevant experience in the management of agricultural projects
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of Russian FAO Core Competencies
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills
  • Demonstrated understanding of agricultural sector
  • Excellent communication skills, proven ability to convey complex ideas through clear and effective oral presentations.
  • Good writing skills in English
  • Good skills in community mobilization as well as inter-personal relations
  • Work experience in the implementation of projects in agriculture in the region will be an asset
  • Extent and relevance of experience and skills in project management at field level
  • Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases and electronic programmes is an asset
  • Quality of both oral and written communication skillsPlease 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.