Job Posting: 29/Oct/2024

Closure Date: 19/Nov/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: RNE

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)

Grade Level: N-4

Primary Location: Saudi Arabia-Riyadh

Duration: Fixed term: one year with possibility of extension.

Post Number: 2007841

CCOG Code: 1A02

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme (2019-2025) facilitates, coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Mo EWA). The project 'UTF/SAU/051/SAU Strengthening Mo EWA's Capacity to Implement the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme' is the first project that has been approved within the framework of FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme (2019-2025). The project will provide technical and advisory assistance to the Mo EWA in implementing its flagship sustainable rural agricultural development programme that has recently been approved within the context of the National Transformation Programme of the Saudi Vision 2030. The project expected results will be achieved through implementation of nine project components: 1) Development of coffee Arabica production, processing and marketing; 2) Development of beekeeping and honey production; 3) Development of rose production and trade; 4) Development of sub-tropical fruits production, processing and marketing; 5) Strengthening capacity of small-scale fishermen and fish farmers; 6) Strengthening capacity of small-scale livestock herders; 7) Development of rain-fed cereals production; 8) Enhancing value addition from smallholdings and rural activities; and 9) Strengthening Mo EWA's capacity in sustainable management of rangelands, forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods.
The post is located in RNE in the Programme Management Unit of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Director of the FAO-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Technical Cooperation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Professional Officer (Senior National Parks Management Expert) reports directly to the Chief Technical Adviser of the Project Component “Strengthening Mo EWA's capacity in sustainable management of rangelands, forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods”.
Technical Focus

Support the technical capacity of the National Centre for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification (NCVC) on sustainable management of National Parks.
Key Results

Effective and efficient management and coordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project.
Key Functions
Specific Functions
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Competencies
Technical/Functional Skills

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

• Staff members in this category are recruited locally and paid according to a local salary scale. Salary scales are reviewed periodically on the basis of comprehensive surveys of the best prevailing conditions of employment in the locality.

• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.