Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/036/2011
Issued on: 08th Nov 2011
Deadline For Application: 20th Nov 2011
Position Title: Field Agriculture Assistant
Grade Level: SC-5(Agriculture Sector)
Duty Station: Garbodadar, Awdal Region (Somaliland)
Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office
(FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 6 months
Eligible Candidates Somali Nationalities
Anticipated start date: As Soon as Possible
Under the general supervision of the Somalia Officer in Charge and the Agric. Sector Coordinator, with direct supervision of the Task Manager through the National Agricultural Extension Officer and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and implementing partners:
The Field Agriculture Assistant will assist;
· To identify and select project beneficiaries through a baseline survey in the area of the project implementation.
· To collaborate with implementing partners in preparation of training material and training of project beneficiaries.
· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in establishment/strengthening of necessary channels for sustainable dissemination of information.
· Coordinate effective linkage between input suppliers, producers and potential consumer markets within and outside project area.
· Provide direct and continuous assistance to farmers and ensure that GAP techniques are properly applied.
· Participate in preparing monthly progress reports, indicating major achievements, constraints and recommendations.
· Maintain a complete record of implementing partners, inputs provided and target beneficiaries under the project.
· Assist the National Agricultural Extension Officer Preparing a terminal report describing activities, implementation constraints, impact, conclusions and recommendations.
· Perform any other related duties and activities upon instruction from the OIC FAO Somalia and the Agric. Sector Coordinator.
Expected Output:
· Monthly reports on achievements as per work plan submitted through the National Agricultural Extension Officer.
· Contribute to development of Training materials on various technologies
· Contribute to timely preparation and submission of Mid-term project report
· Contribute to timely preparation and submission of Final Project Report
Minimum requirements
Candidates should meet the following:
A relevant degree in agriculture/livestock science, or related field
Desirable degree in economics, agriculture, or related field
At least three years professional experience in development projects with relation to sustainable livelihoods, local productions and local economy development (LED).
Significant experience in FFS and other community participatory approaches
Significant experience in Somalia, and familiarity with the project area
Experience on operations of previous Dur Dur I project activities would be an added advantage.
Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity, establishing productive relationships, treating all individuals and partners with fairness and respect and demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender diversity, with demonstrated experience in documentation and publication of best practices and lessons learned.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with good command of English and Somali languages.
Good public relations skills
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to travel extensively within the operation area
TO APPLY:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/036/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot - see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/036/2011. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/036/2011 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/036/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/036/2011
Issued on: 08th Nov 2011
Deadline For Application: 20th Nov 2011
Position Title: Field Agriculture Assistant
Grade Level: SC-5(Agriculture Sector)
Duty Station: Garbodadar, Awdal Region (Somaliland)
Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office
(FAO-Somalia)
Duration: 6 months
Eligible Candidates Somali Nationalities
Anticipated start date: As Soon as Possible
Under the general supervision of the Somalia Officer in Charge and the Agric. Sector Coordinator, with direct supervision of the Task Manager through the National Agricultural Extension Officer and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and implementing partners:
The Field Agriculture Assistant will assist;
· To identify and select project beneficiaries through a baseline survey in the area of the project implementation.
· To collaborate with implementing partners in preparation of training material and training of project beneficiaries.
· Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in establishment/strengthening of necessary channels for sustainable dissemination of information.
· Coordinate effective linkage between input suppliers, producers and potential consumer markets within and outside project area.
· Provide direct and continuous assistance to farmers and ensure that GAP techniques are properly applied.
· Participate in preparing monthly progress reports, indicating major achievements, constraints and recommendations.
· Maintain a complete record of implementing partners, inputs provided and target beneficiaries under the project.
· Assist the National Agricultural Extension Officer Preparing a terminal report describing activities, implementation constraints, impact, conclusions and recommendations.
· Perform any other related duties and activities upon instruction from the OIC FAO Somalia and the Agric. Sector Coordinator.
Expected Output:
· Monthly reports on achievements as per work plan submitted through the National Agricultural Extension Officer.
· Contribute to development of Training materials on various technologies
· Contribute to timely preparation and submission of Mid-term project report
· Contribute to timely preparation and submission of Final Project Report
Minimum requirements
Candidates should meet the following:
A relevant degree in agriculture/livestock science, or related field
Desirable degree in economics, agriculture, or related field
At least three years professional experience in development projects with relation to sustainable livelihoods, local productions and local economy development (LED).
Significant experience in FFS and other community participatory approaches
Significant experience in Somalia, and familiarity with the project area
Experience on operations of previous Dur Dur I project activities would be an added advantage.
Ability to maintain high standards of personal integrity, establishing productive relationships, treating all individuals and partners with fairness and respect and demonstrating sensitivity for ethnic, cultural and gender diversity, with demonstrated experience in documentation and publication of best practices and lessons learned.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with good command of English and Somali languages.
Good public relations skills
Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to travel extensively within the operation area
TO APPLY:
Send your application to:
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/036/2011 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot - see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/036/2011. If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/036/2011 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/036/2011 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.