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Plant Production and Protection Division, the Plant Production and Protection Officer, will provide support on matters
related to the field of sustainable crop production and protection to the Sub-regional Multidisciplinary Team which will
lead FAO's response to the needs of the Sub-region, increased production and productivity. Specifically to:
Participate in the formulation and implementation of plant production and protection development programmes
and projects in the Sub-Region;
Collaborate with Sub-regional Office staff and HQ to integrate plant production and protection activities into on-
going work of the Multidisciplinary Team;
Provide technical advice FAO Members in Eastern Africa and their regional/sub-regional organizations and
bodies on the identification and formulation of programmes and projects, including resource mobilisation, in the
field of crop production and protection including in establishing priorities for FAO assistance within the existing
frameworks of the Sub-Region;
Provide technical backstopping for the implementation and monitoring of national and sub-regional projects on
crop production, management and protection;
Participate in sector studies in agriculture with a view to analyse needs and opportunities, identify subregional
and national priorities for investment and propose necessary actions for the sustainable development of
productive sectors, including best practices, crop development policies, technologies and management practices;
(including seed policy and seed systems) and intensification and diversification of cropping systems, breeding,
use and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA);
Provide Sub-regional perspectives on thematic crosscutting initiatives such as: biodiversity, bio-security, good
agriculture practices and organic agriculture for inclusion in Sub-regional plant production and protection
programmes;
Analyse and disseminate information on and participate in the conduct of national and Sub-regional training
courses required for the support and implementation of relevant international conventions and agreements such
as: the IPPC, the Rotterdam Convention, the IT-PGRFA, and the Global Plan of Action on PGRFA;
Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
Advanced University Degree in one of the following: Agriculture, Plant Sciences or a closely related field
Five years of relevant experience in crop production or protection, particularly in East Africa
Working knowledge of English or French and limited knowledge of the other
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
Extent of experience in crop production and protection in East Africa
Extent and relevance of project/programme formulation and implementation experience in crop production and
protection and in implementing programmes and studies
Extent of skills in analysing, interpreting and synthesizing scientific information
Ability in prioritizing tasks, working independently and dealing promptly with urgent issues
Depth of knowledge and understanding of the work of international organizations and national governments
Relevance of negotiating and advisory skills
Extent of both oral and written communication skills (including ability to write concise reports)
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
ADM213e 06/10
extension of appointments
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