Land and Water Officer

1 mese fa

Rome, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Reporting Lines


The Land and Water Officer (Flood Management) reports to the Senior Land and Water Officer, Land and Water Division (NSL).

Technical Focus
Integrated water resources management, with focus on assessment of floods on agriculture and rural areas, development and implementation of flood risk management and flood-adaptive agricultural solutions.

Key Results
Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of cross-divisional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with cross-divisional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions
• Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.
• Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
• Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/ specialist/advice and expertise.
• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality and effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
• Promotes international cooperation, advocates best practices and policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions
• Contributes to FAO's normative works and programme activities related to integrated water resources management.
• Contributes to the collection and generation of data and information related to floods and their impact on agriculture and food security.
• Leads the assessment of flood impacts on agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture as well as rural development at the global level.
• Leads the formulation and implementation of programmes and projects related to integrated flood management, including flood-adaptive agricultural solutions, contributing to resilient and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture.
• Develops and disseminates information and knowledge products in promoting integrated floods management.
• Maintains regular collaboration with colleagues across the Organization to strengthen FAO's work on integrated water resources management, including integrated flood management.
• Provides and coordinates support to field programme activities involving flood impacts assessment and response.
• Contributes to the Division's efforts in planning, programming, implementation and reporting of programme activities.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in hydrology and/or water resources management.
• Seven years of relevant experience in including supervisory positions in international organizations, government departments or private enterprises dealing with water resources development and management, including flood management.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – 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, is desirable.
• Knowledge of system approaches and computer applications in water resources management studies and assessment.
• Knowledge of water resources assessment/management tools and methods and related policies.
• Extent and relevance of experience in flood impact assessment, integrated flood management, preparedness and emergency response.
• Extent and relevance of experience in conducting technical and feasibility studies of flood control projects.
• Extent and relevance of experience in leading multidisciplinary teams for working on flood issues.
• Extent and relevance of experience in establishing partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programmatic initiatives on floods.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and manage extra-budgetary resources.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, report and evaluate programmatic activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
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 encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: 
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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