Livestock Environmental Policy Specialist

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• Qualified female applicants, nationals from non-and under-represented Member States, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) plays a vital role in achieving the Agenda through its Strategic Framework, supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. This is essential for improved production, nutrition, environmental health, and overall quality of life, ensuring that no one is left behind.

FAO's Animal Production and Health Division (NSA) assists Member Nations in enhancing the livestock sector's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A key focus area is assessing the interactions between livestock systems and the environment. The division has developed the Global Livestock Assessment Model (GLEAM) to quantify environmental impacts globally and employs lifecycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate greenhouse gas emissions.

To enhance the model's relevance for developing mitigation policies, NSA has initiated a project to update data and methodologies, creating a new generation of the model (GLEAM-X) as a unified web application capable of simulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the effects of mitigation across various scenarios and scales, from farm to country and regional levels.

Reporting Structure
The Livestock Policy Officer (Livestock and Climate Change Specialist) reports to the Livestock Policy Officer (Systems Analysis), under the overall supervision of the Chief, NSAL.

Technical Focus
The incumbent will assist the team in expanding and refining methodologies used to quantify emission baselines and assess the impact of mitigation strategies for livestock systems. This includes recommending and implementing advanced approaches for additional species and emission sources, systematically collecting and harmonizing relevant global datasets, and ensuring adequate documentation following international standards while coordinating contributions from various external and internal collaborators.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis, and project-related services to support the delivery of program projects, products, and services.

Key Responsibilities
• Conducts research and analyzes technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technological information, data, and statistics related to policy issues to support program delivery.
• Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics, and reports, as well as inputs for technical documents and web content.
• Provides technical support and analysis for various assessments, studies, and initiatives, and offers technical backstopping for field projects.
• Collaborates in the development of improved tools, systems, processes, and databases.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups, collaborating with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on committees and promoting best practices.
• Provides technical backstopping and ensures the quality and effectiveness of capacity development activities within Member Nations, including policy support and organizational development.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences, influencing partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Supports resource mobilization activities in alignment with the FAO Corporate Strategy.

Specific Functions
• Aids in the technical implementation of the project, collaborating with colleagues in NSA and external partners.
• Ensures timely delivery of planned project activities as per the implementation plan.
• Assists in the recruitment of team members.
• Organizes and facilitates advisory group meetings, ensuring that their recommendations are integrated into the design and implementation of the web application.
• Plans and conducts training workshops aimed at capacity-building related to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in livestock systems within the project.
• Prepares and submits necessary reports on the project's progress and outcomes.
• Participates in internal and external meetings, coordinating outreach and communication activities with other Divisions/Offices/Centres and partner agencies.
• Supports the development of online training materials, guidance documents, webinars, and online resources for project stakeholders.
• Assists in preparing scientific publications and reports that validate the methods and data used in the application within the scientific community.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, sustainable agriculture (including livestock, forestry, and fisheries), or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in assessing environmental impacts through production chains, particularly from greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), preferably within livestock agrifood systems.
• Proficient working knowledge of English (level C) and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) (level B).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills
• Experience working in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to effectively engage various stakeholders.
• Experience managing and processing large (geospatial) datasets.
• Relevant experience working with inter-governmental bodies and in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments.
• Demonstrated ability to draft concise technical reports and/or scientific publications.
• Experience effectively managing multiple project components.
• Experience in developing web applications and/or visualization dashboards is considered an asset.

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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Extension of fixed-term appointments is based on performance certification and availability of funds.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances, and benefits, please refer to the relevant resources. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection.
FAO promotes a positive workplace culture to enhance inclusivity and diversity within its workforce, implementing measures that ensure all staff members contribute equally and fully to the Organization's work and development. This includes:
• Elements of family-friendly policies
• Flexible working arrangements
• Standards of conduct.