Soil Health Specialist

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Job Description

Under the overall supervision by the FAO Representative, and Assistant of FAO Representative (Programme) and overall technical supervision by the Land Management Officer in FAO-RAP and in collaboration with the National Project Coordinator, the incumbent will work to ensure the timely provision of a scoping study on soil health policies and strategies in Vietnam.
The Soil Health Specialist will carry out the scoping study on soil health related policies, strategies and regulations in Vietnam. The study will provide a basis for developing a realistic, feasible, and effective National Soil Heath Strategy (NSHS) 2023-2030 by analysing existing soil-related policies and regulations such as land law, environment protection law, and national technical regulation on soil quality, etc.; national technical capacities; and cooperation issues.
Tasks and responsibilities:

Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing soil health-related policies, strategies, and regulations, with a focus on their implementation strategies, progress, and, if available, their impact on the ground. The analysis should encompass an evaluation of socio-economic and political barriers that may be affecting the implementation of identified policies, strategies, and regulations. The findings will serve as a baseline for identifying potential policy gaps, persistent soil health issues, and other considerations, enabling the formulation of interventions to be incorporated into the concept note for the development of the National Soil Health Strategy of Vietnam.
Evaluate the national technical capacities in soil health management by assessing the technologies and infrastructure for soil monitoring and management at research institutions, laboratories, and among technical personnel.
Conduct a stakeholder analysis by identifying key stakeholders engaged in soil management, including government agencies, NGOs, farmers, and extension services. Assess their capacities and strategies related to soil management and health.
Compile and analyze soil health strategies and frameworks from other countries to identify best practices and lessons learned that can inform the formulation of Vietnam’s National Soil Health Strategy.
Write a concept note for the development of the National Soil Health Strategy (NSHS) of Vietnam, highlighting the main issues concerning soil health management at strategic level. The document should define the scope, guiding principles and structure of the NSHS, and provide recommendations for its further development.
Write a policy brief summarizing the key findings of the scoping study, emphasizing existing policy gaps, barriers, and recommended actions for improvement in Vietnam’s soil health management. Incorporate insights from international experiences to provide context and guidance for effective strategies.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:
Minimum Requirements:

Advanced university degree preferably in Soil Science, Environmental Policy, Land Management, Agronomy or related field is required
Minimum 8 years of experience in soil management issues in Vietnam
Working knowledge of English and Vietnamese.
National of Viet Nam or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

Technical/Functional Skills:

Prior experience in working on projects on the soil/land topic is an asset
Previous successful involvement in policy/ strategy review and/or formulation is an asset

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400113

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