Agriculture Specialist

Organizational Setting

FAO Emergency program in Myanmar objectives are: i) Rebuilding agriculture-based livelihoods through supply of agricultural, livestock and aquaculture inputs and cash transfer, training on good agriculture practices, climate smart agriculture, nutrition, provision land preparation harvesting equipment, improving animal health services; ii) Rehabilitating productive infrastructure and contribute to conservation through fishpond renovation and construction through cash-for-work and agricultural land rehabilitation; and iii) Improving disaster Risk Reduction, early warning and anticipatory action systems as well as community based disaster risk management.

This is a call for future vacant position and not for immediate recruitment.

Reporting Lines

• Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Myanmar and the operational supervision of the Emergency and Rehabilitation Coordinator, in close cooperation with the Team dedicated to the Emergency Projects, the following duties will be undertaken by the Agriculture Specialist.

Technical Focus 

Expertise and capacity to provide technical advice on agriculture aspects especially on Rice, pulses and vegetable anchored into the local context.   

Tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications of agricultural inputs including seed, tools, fertilizers, etc for tenders;
• Assist in conducting needs assessment and baseline surveys for the identification of beneficiaries on-going interventions;
• Formulate training modules related to good agriculture practices, including home and community garden, crop productions, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil and water management, post-harvest practices;
• Conduct related training for training of trainers (TOT);
• Jointly with other project officers and consultants review the equipment needs of the project, and provide technical advice and recommendations specifications for procurement;
• Ensure the agriculture component of the project is implemented together with relevant stakeholders with the involvement of the community representatives;
• Contribute to the formulation of a participatory monitoring system and process documentation specifically of the best agriculture practices;
• Ensure follow-up and coordination related to the implementation of work plans and procurement plans. Cooperate and coordinate with other FAO projects and promote synergies in project implementation;
• Contribute to the preparation and formulation of Letters of Agreements (LoAs) the supervision of the Local partners and verification of their technical performances (including LOAs reporting);
• Establish and maintain a demonstration vegetable garden for showcase purposes at FAO representation in office.
• Prepare and submit mission report after each mission and the end of assignment report before the termination of the contract; and
• Perform other tasks as required and appropriate for successful implementation of the project.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture majoring in Agronomy, agricultural extension or related field
• At least 7 years of practical experience in working with oil seeds, pulses and rice
• At least 5 years practical experience on and a good working knowledge of food production (specifically rice, pulses seeds and vegetables)
• Working knowledge of English
• National of Myanmar

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403025