Agro-ecologist / Conservation Agriculture Expert- PMUSA, Riyadh, KSA
Reporting Lines
The Agro-ecologist / Conservation Agriculture Expert reports to the FAO Programme Director in KSA.
Technical Focus
Capacity development and knowledge management for Agro-ecology / Conservation Agriculture.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Agro-ecologist / Conservation Agriculture Expert will contribute to the accomplishment of outputs of the project component on “Development of rain-fed cereals production” and to relevant outputs from Coffee, Subtropical fruits, and Rose. More specific, the consultant will carry out the following tasks:
Conduct comprehensive situation analysis of the application of agro-ecology and conservation agriculture principles, technologies and practises among smallholder farmers in the project target regions and identify challenges and opportunities.
Undertake benchmarking on international best practices for application of agro-ecology and conservation agriculture principles, technologies and practices among small scale farmers and lessons learnt especially in countries with similar context as Saudi Arabia.
Undertake comprehensive review of all relevant strategies, policies and regulatory framework and identify the necessary enabling environment to increase application of agro-ecology and conservation agriculture among smallholder farmers.
Develop the guideline and action plan for introducing agro-ecology and conservation agriculture within smallholder farming systems with the aim of integrating cultural, traditional and indigenous knowledge with scientific agricultural best practises.
Develop the framework of criteria and indicators for assessing suitable conservation agriculture technologies and practices for smallholder farmers.
Identify and select suitable conservation agriculture technologies and practices for cultivation crops within the project target regions.
Select and pilot conservation agriculture technologies and practices among smallholder farmers in the project target regions and document their performance.
Promote successful conservation agriculture technologies and practices and support their adoption by smallholder farmers in the project target regions.
Develop and deliver need-based technical training for MoEWA and stakeholders on agro-ecology and conservation agriculture.
Develop measures to promote practice of zero tillage and its crucial role in saving irrigation water for crops in target regions.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Advanced university degree in agriculture, agronomy, agro-ecology or any related field.
At least 10 years of relevant work experience in management of agro-ecology and/or conservation Agriculture.
Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
Extent and relevance of experience in management of Agro-ecology / Conservation Agriculture
Extent and relevance of experience in development of results frameworks, logical framework, project work plans and budget.
Familiarity with project management skills including familiarity with development of results frameworks, project work planning and budgeting.
Apply here:
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2102901&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago
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