FAO is recognized as the lead UN technical organization in the fight to eradicate hunger, eliminate rural poverty, and promote sustainable agriculture, fisheries, and livestock development while promoting sustainable management of the environment and natural resources for the benefit of communities and rural people in need.
Responsibilities:
Build scientific and technical capacity in key areas, such as conservation and utilization of agrobiodiversity, sustainable intensive crop production, sustainable landscape management, nature-based solutions in crop production and value chains, and low-carbon agrifood systems, through analysis, consultation, knowledge exchange, and collaborative on-site demonstration projects in the Asia and Pacific region, mostly in China and Indonesia.
Work together with LTO and the focal point of the GEF project at the FAO country office through the technical support and coordination with the project teams for the execution of activities according to the prescribed work plan.
Performs other duties as required.
Assist the LTO to provide technical advice and support on the project activities related to sustainable food production practices and responsible agri-food value chains for the staple crops of rice, wheat, and maize by analyzing the cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and policy landscapes, such as the mapping study on newly developed or improved standards, chemical fertilizer reduction, pesticide reduction, and soil organic matter content in the region.
Assist the LTO to provide technical advice and support on the project activities related to conservation and restoration of agroecosystems and biodiversity by analyzing the cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and policy landscapes, such as the mapping study of the latest methodologies and best practices on carbon emission reduction and carbon sequestration in plant production in the Asia region.
Assist the LTO to provide technical advice and support on the activities related to knowledge management and M&E by documenting case studies/stories from piloting provinces and organizing training workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing platforms focused on plant and environment, agroecology, and GEF-related programs in the country's context across the Asia-Pacific region, such as the organization of regional sharing workshops under FOLUR IP.
Participate in regional and national project-related workshops/consultations/meetings for progress review and knowledge sharing.
Participate in supervisory inspection missions as requested.
Requirements:
Advanced university degree in agrifood systems, environmental sciences, or a related field.
Relevant experience in working with a wide range of partners, including governments and research institutions.
Minimum two years of research experience on plants and the environment, ideally in China and/or Indonesia.
Working knowledge (proficiency level C) of English and Chinese.
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
Relevance and extent of research experience on plants and the environment, such as soil and water; designing, collecting, and analyzing technical information and data; preparing, editing, and revising technical/scientific documents and publications; and organizing international meetings and workshops.
Relevance and extent of experience in working with governments, research institutions, and multidisciplinary teams.
