Soil Analysis and Laboratory Specialist

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Land and Water Division, the specialist will report and work under the day-to-day supervision of the Soil Information and Data Team Lead.

Technical Focus: 

The role focuses on supporting the implementation of the relevant activities within GLOSOLAN (Global Soil Laboratory Network) and SoilFER Projects.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Global Soil laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil partnership (GSP)
• Support the implementation of activities in the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil Partnership
• Oversee the development of a technical guidelines for interpretation of analysed soil properties related to soil health and Sustainable Soil management (SSM)
• Oversee the organization of Eurasian Soil Laboratory Network meetings and training workshops
• Oversee the development of the GLOSOLAN Global Assessment Report 2024
• Support the implementation of relevant activities within the SoilFER Framework
• Oversee the processing of soil samples for wet chemistry analysis.
• Collaborate with project partners and laboratories to ensure accurate and timely soil analysis results.
• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control measures for soil analysis processes, including the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in capacity-building activities, such as workshops and trainings, to enhance national capacities in soil analysis and data management.
• Support the implementation of laboratory equipment procurement activities of the project.
• Support the establishment and improvement of national soil laboratories and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Track progress and assess the quality of soil analysis and harmonization activities.
• Provide input to project monitoring and reporting frameworks to ensure the effective implementation of soil analysis and harmonization efforts.
• Contribute to regular progress reports on soil analysis and harmonization activities.
• Communicate project outcomes and lessons learned related to soil analysis and harmonization to relevant audiences.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in soil science, agronomy or related fields
• 5 years of relevant experience in soil analysis and laboratory management
• Working knowledge (level C) of English

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