Consultant – Plant Breeding and Genetics - (TAL-NAFA20250312-001)
Organization: NAFA-Plant Breeding and Genetics Section
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting: 2025-03-14, 3:14:24 AM
Closing Date: 2025-03-28, 5:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 6
Contract Type: Special Service Agreement - SSA
Full Competitive Recruitment: No

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Project Management
• Creating Visibility for the Organization an asset

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree (bachelors) in biological or agricultural sciences with specialization in plant breeding, crop improvement, crop science or related field.
• Minimum two years of combined experience in any of the following areas:
• Demonstrated experience in project management, specifically within the UN System.
• Experience working on climate change issues, particularly in plant breeding and genetics for crop improvement.
• Proven experience in preparing funding proposals and reports for funding agencies and donor countries, including PUI.
• Experience in building partnerships, especially with the private sector.
• Experience in designing and implementing programmes and projects.
• Track record of developing relevant strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders. Ability to recommend and pursue opportunities for collaboration.
• Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

This consultancy will provide technical advice to the Plant Breeding and Genetics (PBG) subprogramme by focusing on projects related to mutation induction for better adaptation to climate change. The consultant will offer technical expertise in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating these projects. Additionally, the consultant will play a key role in establishing and managing public-private sector partnerships. Responsibilities also include preparing newsletters, updating databases, and drafting briefing notes.