Job Posting: 24/Mar/2025
Closure Date: 07/Apr/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: FADRK
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Home-Based
Duration: 100 days
Post Number: N/A

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• 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 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
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, 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

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in agricultural entomology or plant protection.
• Minimum three years of practical experience in breeding, production and use of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Working experience in organic fertilizer production/application from the PI “BSF”.
• Working knowledge of English.

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Knowledge on breeding, production and use of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Capacity to prepare training materials and manual on breeding, production and use of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Ability to writing reports
• Ability to communicate effectively and act as a trainer
• Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases and electronic programmes
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and presentation and reporting skills
  Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

• Prepare a report on global best practices on the breeding, production and use of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Review and analyze the baseline assessment report to identify the needs and feasibility of the project interventions.
• Provide technical expertise for the establishment of integrated system for production technology of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Prepare training materials and manual on breeding, production technology and uses of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Provide technical expertise for organic fertilizer production/application from the PI “BSF” in target farms.
• Participate as a Resource Person in the training on breeding, production technology and uses of Proteinic Insect (Black Soldier Fly).
• Prepare a final report of the project and end of assignment report.
• Obtain technical clearance with LTO of the project
• Any other activities, as necessary.