Job Posting: 27/Aug/2024

Closure Date: 17/Sep/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: PMUSA

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Saudi Arabia-Riyadh

Duration: Up to 11 months

Post Number: N/A

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Organizational Setting
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.

Within the framework, FAO KSA is seeking to hire a Water Harvesting Technologies and Irrigation Specialist


Reporting Lines

The Water Harvesting Technologies and Irrigation Specialist will report to the Chief Technical Advisor of the SRAD Programme under the overall guidance of the FAO Programme Director in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


Technical Focus
Supporting the implementation of related activities under the different outputs of the project (SRAD and NRM components) in accordance with workplan through the provision of expertise in relevant technical areas to support project implementation.

Tasks and responsibilities



CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Water harvesting technology, irrigation management, irrigation engineering, data management, water law, water resources, agriculture-economics, management or any related subjects.
• Seven years of relevant experience in technical cooperation-related activities, policy analysis, and advice relating to water resources/irrigation management, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English for Personal Service Agreement. For COF, working knowledge (level C) of English and knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one region and particularly in field positions with the ability to provide technical and advisory services.
• Knowledge of water harvesting systems, technologies, and best practices.
• International work experience in technical cooperation projects including familiarity with results frameworks, project work planning and budgeting.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to convey and present sensitive issues/positions.
• Analytical skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in English is essential and familiarity with Arabic language is desirable.
• Experience working with irrigation and water resources and familiarity with water harvesting technology sector in Saudi Arabia or NENA region is desirable.

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