National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication

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- National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication ) /p pJob Description /p pNational Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication /p h3Job Posting /h3 pJob Posting : 30/Sep/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 pClosure Date : 14/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM /p pOrganizational Unit : FASRL
- FAO Representation in Sri Lanka /p h3Job Type /h3 pJob Type : Non-staff opportunities /p pType of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement) /p h3Primary Location /h3 pPrimary

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Home-Based /p pDuration : 186 days /p pPost Number : N/A /p pbIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /b /p pFAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. /p ul libFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /b /li libQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply /b /li libEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /b /li libFAO, 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 /b /li libAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /b /li libAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /b /li /ul h3Organizational Setting /h3 pFAO has secured funding from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) to implement the project UNJP/SRL/009/UNJ “Prevention and Control of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) for Enhanced Biosecurity in Sri Lanka.” The project aims to drive transformational change by addressing the underlying causes of biodiversity loss associated with IAS. Its primary objective is to establish a comprehensive and institutionalized national biosecurity framework that prevents future invasions, mitigates existing impacts, and enhances ecosystem resilience. This will be achieved through updates to policy, legal, operational, and institutional mechanisms for effective IAS management, thereby accelerating Sri Lanka’s implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) with scalable, sustainable solutions. /p pTo support this work, FAO Sri Lanka is recruiting a National Specialist in IAS Monitoring, Reporting and Communication to provide technical expertise in establishing a sustainable national monitoring and reporting system for Invasive Alien Species (IAS) while leading communication and public awareness initiatives that promote biosecurity. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe National Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme). The National Specialist will work in close coordination with the Project Management Unit (PMU), FAO Sri Lanka Communications Analyst, Biodiversity Expert, National Expert on Protocol Development, National Legal Specialist, National Policy Specialist, Knowledge Management Specialist, and relevant project stakeholders. The National Specialist will receive technical guidance and oversight from the Environment and Climate Change Specialist and the Lead Technical Officer throughout the assignment. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 ul liSustainable IAS monitoring and reporting system development /li liManagement and updating of IAS-related data and information and strengthening of IAS information management system. /li liDigital dashboard and repository development for IAS management /li liTechnical oversight and quality assurance of digital tool development /li liSupport for knowledge sharing and information management related to IAS monitoring and reporting /li liStrengthening communication and knowledge-sharing approaches to support national IAS awareness /li liCreation of communication materials and digital awareness content /li liStrengthening communication channels and public information on IAS /li liFacilitation of knowledge exchange and information-sharing on IAS /li liSupport for public awareness initiatives and communication activities related to IAS /li /ul h3Tasks and responsibilities /h3 ul liSupport the Project Manager in developing the functional and technical requirements and specifications for the procurement of a service provider to develop the IAS Digital Dashboard and Centralized Repository. /li liProvide technical support for the preparation of Terms of Reference, evaluation criteria, and selection of a qualified service provider for IAS digital dashboard and repository development. /li liProvide technical support to the contracted service provider responsible for developing th