Water Management Specialist

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FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

This position is located in FAO Pakistan based in Quetta. The main aim of the FAO country offices which are headed by FAO Representative is to assist governments to develop policies programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition help to develop the agricultural fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The following position is at SB4 SC8 level .

Pakistan has been experiencing frequent natural disasters and non-coherent economic policies which has affected the overall economy specifically the agriculture sector and livelihood of the people. Outbreak of pandemic and locust attack has damaged agriculture crops and affected the food supply chain in Pakistan. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is supporting the Government of Pakistan at national and provincial levels through different analytical policy reports on food supply chain food forecast livestock forestry fisheries and climate change. Similarly a web-based data management system is under development for agriculture food security and nutrition statistics in Pakistan. Through this system support Government of Pakistan in monitoring food prices and supply chain through live dashboards will enable better planning and policy making.

There is currently a team of agronomists statisticians economists and policy analysts working on different components to strengthen the food supply chain and enhance the food security in Pakistan. FAO Pakistan seeks a qualified professional with a strong analytical and quantitative capacity to contribute in the Revival of Balochistan Water Resources Program (RBWRP) funded by EU. This experience will provide wide scope of work as outlined below.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer and in close coordination with concerned FAO colleagues Water Management Specialist will perform the following tasks :

Technical Focus

Ensure timely delivery of all activities related to water management in the RBWRP.

Tasks and responsibilities

The Water Management Specialist will be responsible for the following actions :

Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical / Functional Skills

Vast knowledge in innovative water management techniques for rain and flood water harvesting groundwater management etc.

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams is essential

Ability to operate effectively in a team contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.

Knowledge of United Nations and International Organizations administrative policies and procedures.

Excellent drafting skills and analytical thinking

Demonstrated ability to conduct research

Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English

Excellent interpersonal skills and to work in a team-oriented multi-cultural environment

Willingness to travel

Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision

Good knowledge of common administrative and financial rules and regulations

Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards

Display initiative and take responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and closely follow-up until successful outputs are achieved.

Continue to seek new innovative and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work assigned.

Identify and recommend remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation

Prior experience of working with a UN or INGO is an added advantage.

Selection Criteria

Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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

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 These qualificationsshould be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings .

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

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Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

General Insurance,Corporate Sales,Cost Estimation,Benefits & Compensation,Heavy Equipment,AC Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1