Research Assistant

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Eswatini, (FAOR), guidance of the Assistant FAOR and the technical supervision of the National Programme Coordinator. The Research Assistant will provide Basic Process Support, working in close collaboration with FAO officers that will form a project management team task force consisting of the Lead Technical Officer and the Agro-Food Systems and Investment Policy Support Specialist (FAO Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa), the Climate Finance Officer in the GCF Coordination Unit (FAO Rome), and the Budget Holder (FAO Representative for Eswatini).
Tasks and responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will perform the following specific activities:

• Supports in literature searches
• Supports data collection where necessary
• Supports recording and transcription of interviews and consultative processes
• Assists the project coordinator in organizing meetings, events, and workshops
• Supports generation of basic reports for events
• Assists in data collation and filing
• Supports consultancy work where gaps are identified.
• Performs other project support duties as required and/or assigned by the FAOR.

Minimum Requirements:

• A University degree in Environmental Science, Agronomy, Natural Resources Management, or related fields;
• Minimum of 1 year /work experience in the infrastructure sector;
• Working knowledge (level C) of English;
• National of Eswatini or a legal resident of Eswatini

Technical/ Functional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in supporting data collection, conducting research and working in a team;
• Previous experience in supporting a UN supported/funded project;
• Demonstrated understanding of the Eswatini NDC activities;
• Good communication and presentation skills;

Selection Criteria:

• Working knowledge of SiSwati will be an added advantage

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400745