Land and Water Officer (Flood Management)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 04/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 01/Nov/2024, 5:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: NSL
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-4
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010380
CCOG Code: 1R
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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 persons 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 staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in hydrology and/or water resources management.
• Seven years of relevant experience in including supervisory positions in international organizations, government departments or private enterprises dealing with water resources development and management, including flood management.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Knowledge of system approaches and computer applications in water resources management studies and assessment.
• Knowledge of water resources assessment/management tools and methods and related policies.
• Extent and relevance of experience in flood impact assessment, integrated flood management, preparedness and emergency response.
• Extent and relevance of experience in conducting technical and feasibility studies of flood control projects.
• Extent and relevance of experience in leading multidisciplinary teams for working on flood issues.
• Extent and relevance of experience in establishing partnerships and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programmatic initiatives on floods.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize and manage extra-budgetary resources.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, monitor, report and evaluate programmatic activities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Please refer the Job description for details