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National Horticulturist and Climate Smart Agriculture SpecialistEmployer FAO Uzbekistan |
| Information on vacancy | |
| Period of publication | 04.11.2024 - 18.11.2024 |
| Field of activity / position: |
Agriculture, irrigation / Master |
| Duties | FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is implementing this project FVC/RER/071/MUL - Small Farmers as Agricultural Innovators for Resilient Agrifood Ecosystems for the Governments of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. This project aims to strengthen capacities of local institutions and small farmers including women and youth with knowledge on sustainable climate resilience practices and innovations to increase production, processing and marketing of priority horticultural crops. Under the overall supervision of the Assistant of FAO representative in Uzbekistan, the technical supervision of the REU Agriculture Officer and support of HQ Technical Officers, the National Horticulturist and Climate Smart Agriculture Specialist will be responsible for the followings: -Review of current situation of crop production and management practices for priority crops in Uzbekistan, identify technical gaps and major production constraints related to climate change, -Propose solutions, and suggest innovations through a participatory design process with local stakeholders; -Provide technical support to the Service Providers and the Project team with plan and establishment of pilot demonstration sites for priority vegetable crops both field and protected cultivations,. -Support the Ministry and relevant Service Providers with developing capacities on priority vegetable seeds commercial production, processing, treatments, and packaging to ensure that products conform to government regulated quality standards, and export markets. -Plan workflow/capacity flow with consideration of harvest operations/delivery of seed to the plant under guidance from the FAO Seed Technical officer. -Identifying, recommending and implementing changes to improve productivity and increase cost-efficiency of the processing plant -Facilitate the preparation of the training programme and training materials in collaborations with Service Providers and with the National Consultants; -Conduct the on-the-job training to national counterpart staff and on-site trainings for farmers in the pilot demonstration sites; -Develop farmer-oriented technical manual and extension materials on improved crop production innovative climate smart agriculture technologies and management for publications; - Follow up the demonstration plots sites. - Provide the technical assistance in implementation of demonstration plots field activities. -Prepare a brief report summarizing the findings, conclusions and recommendations. -Perform any other duties deemed necessary for the successful execution of the project. Expected Outputs: Project progress reports - Quarterly Monthly reports - Monthly Final report at the end of the assignment - By the end of the assignment. |
| Requirements to the candidate | |
| Age: | Irrelevant |
| Gender: | Irrelevant |
| Residence: | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Education: | Irrelevant |
| Professional requirements | Minimum Requirements •University degree in agriculture •5 years of experience in programme/project implementation relevant to the mandate of the Organization •Working knowledge of English/Russian/Uzbek languages. FAO Core Competencies • Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills •Knowledge of United Nations/FAO's operational guidelines and project / programme management procedures is an asset. •Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Exchange). •Knowledge of Uzbek/English are an asset •Work experience in more than one location or area of work •Extent and relevance of experience in project/programme formulation •Extent and relevance of experience in results monitoring and reporting •Familiarity with integrated water resource management principals in particular in agriculture |
| Working conditions | |
| Region | Tashkent |
| Employment | Full |
| Salary offered | TBD |
| Additional information | |
| Additional information: | • 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 |
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