FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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- 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
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and nutrition and reduce hunger and malnutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience – in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations’ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.
The position is located in the FAO Office in Cairo, Egypt
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of FAOR-EGY, the direct and technical supervision of the Senior Land and Water Officer (FAO-RNE), and in close collaboration with the FAO country office and project personnel, as well as Government counterparts and all stakeholders, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks for the project to increase water and agricultural productivity in the designated locations of the governorates of Assiut, Sohag and Qena.
Technical Focus
The main role is to develop and implement a method for assessing irrigation efficiency, coordinate the installation and commissioning of irrigation systems, prepare the pre-design of pressurised on-farm irrigation systems, match irrigation modernization specifications with mobile lifting points.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Provision of technical advisory services in the area for irrigation for project sites
• Supervise the installation and commissioning of irrigation systems, and other water management interventions, including pumps, and other necessary components.
• Ensure close follow up with the contracted service providers on the establishment of the design of on-farm irrigation systems in the specified command regions.
• Developing irrigation modernization specifications in light of existing lifting points
• Prepare the tender documents for the purchase of pressurised on-farm irrigation systems, including the BoQ, specifications, general and special conditions, in accordance with FAO template documents.
• Supervising he technical specifications of the recommended irrigation systems and support the review of the technical tenders received.
• Supervise the implementation of the designed irrigation system in the target areas and assure the high quality of the materials used and the efficiency of the system
• Analyze, characterise, and classify the main agricultural practices, irrigation technology, systems, and practises, as well as the water consumption that is currently practised in the target locations.
• Propose best technologies for different water resources monitoring, including groundwater, drain water and soil moisture sensors
• Develop and implement capacity building programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of stakeholders in climate-smart water management
• Evaluate the effectiveness of climate-smart water management strategies and adapt as necessary
• Support the consultation with market actors, including upstream markets (distributors, manufacturers, repair services, and other engineering service providers) and downstream markets, and provide a technology-related sustainability analysis
• Support the preparation of an environmental and social risk management strategy (ESRM) related to the new configuration of irrigation systems
• Preparation of draft letters of Agreement with potential service providers for specific project tasks, studies, etc..
• Determine how specifically the project will support the competitiveness of crop farming and improve operationally practises and efficiency, including the determination of current water usage in the target land (as far as practicable) and the expected water savings to be achieved through the project
• Identify manageable technical packages of modern irrigation and control equipment for improved on-farm water usage and irrigation
• Other duties as needed
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• A university degree in civil engineering, Irrigation Engineering, water resource management or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in irrigation system design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Prior experience in establishing and designing capacity enhancement programmes
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic languages level (C ).
• National of Egypt
Technical/Functional Skills
• Relevance and extent of experience in working with inter-governmental bodies and multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to analyze irrigation systems and recommend modifications that can improve efficiency, water conservation, and crop yields
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage irrigation modernization projects. This includes developing project schedules, budgets, and timelines, and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
• A deep understanding of the agricultural industry, including the latest trends, regulations, and market conditions
• Ability to identify and solve problems related to irrigation systems, such as water shortages, system failures, and inefficiencies
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, deadlines, and client needs
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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