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- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members 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 FAO's values
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- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting
The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) enables the transition to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable plant production and protection through optimization and minimization. This requires the integration and harmonization of all appropriate crop production policies and practices in order to increase production in a sustainable manner in order to eradicate hunger while preserving the natural resources and environment for future use.
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an international agreement on plant health with 184 contracting parties, which aims to protect the world's cultivated and wild plants by preventing the introduction and spread of plant pests. The IPPC is governed by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM). The IPPC Secretariat is hosted by FAO within NSP and supports the implementation of policies and activities of the CPM and carrying out such other functions as may be assigned and one of the main functions of the Secretariat is to facilitate the implementation of the Convention as well as the development and implementation of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) to fulfil the IPPC's mandates.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to the IPPC Secretariat Standard Setting Unit Lead or the Deputy Lead to the Standard Setting Unit.
Technical Focus
The Specialist will support the work of IPPC Standard Setting Unit in line with its work program and IPPC Strategic Framework 2020-2030.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Provide support to the technical lead and to the Technical Panel on Commodity Standards (TPCS) and Technical Panel on Diagnostic Protocols (TPDP) and to the work of the IPPC technical panels and expert working groups;
• Elaborate discussion papers, concept notes and reports (including, note-taking, drafting, formatting);
• Provide editorial and technical support for the development of other international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs), as appropriate;
• Elaborate meeting reports according to FAO and IPPC guidelines;
• Support the consultation and notification periods for draft ISPMs, call for information material and call for experts (tracking, editing, translation, provision of documents for stewards, etc.);
• Carry out extensive research on topics of interest to the work of the IPPC in support of ongoing tasks;
• Provide technical support to the IPPC Standard Setting Unit Team;
• Contribute to the implementation of the IPPC Secretariat Standard Setting Unit (SSU) work programme;
• Assist with the meetings of the IPPC Standards Committee (SC) as appropriate;
• Ensure that the relevant information on International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP) relating to assigned areas of responsibility is updated and accurate;
• Provide input into outreach material as requested;
• Assist the IPPC Secretariat with a variety of programming and administrative functions relevant to the work programme;
• Travel as and when necessary for meetings, in line with any potential travel restrictions;
• Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Biology, Agronomy with a specialization pest control, plant pathology, entomology or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in international cooperation and project management.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) for Consultants. In the case of PSA.SBS, the requirement is the working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Technical knowledge of plant protection;
• Knowledge of IPPC work and its Standard Setting procedure.
• Relevance experience in working with international organizations (especially Secretariats)
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing and facilitating meetings;
• Extent and relevance of experience in writing, editing and formatting technical documents;
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work is an asset.
• Relevance of experience in Standard Setting organization is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- 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 http\://www.whed.net/
- For more information, visit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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
• 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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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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