Job Opportunity at FAO in Italy: Land and Water Officer

Fao is offering a job opportunity in Italy as Land and Water Officer (Soil Awareness Raising). The incumbent will support the information-awareness raising related activities of the Global Soil Partnership including internal, external and media relations, exhibitions, special events, and international campaigns

Contract Duration:

Fixed-term: one year with a possibility of extension

Required Qualifications:

1. Advanced university degree in natural resources management, environmental science or a related field
2. Three years of relevant experience in natural resources management, soil resources or related fields;
3. Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
4. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;
5. Extent and relevance of experience in supporting outreach activities for UN organizations and/or initiatives, particularly at the international level;
6. Extent and relevance of experience in coordinating special events, exhibitions, and UN campaigns as well as the production of content for external audiences (UN agencies, stakeholders and other public and private partners), especially in areas relevant to FAO's mandate;
7. Understanding of FAO policies and programs is considered a strong asset;
8. Experience with World Soil Day outreach activities is considered a strong asset;
9. Extent and relevance of experience with the Global Soil Partnership and its awareness-raising platforms is an asset
10. Possessing FAO Core Competencies: Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Collects and analyzes relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology-related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of program projects, products, and services;
2. Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents;
3. Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools, and systems;
4. Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams;
5. Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars;
6. Participates in the organization, conduct, and follow-up of meetings, consultations, and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
7. Drafts presentations, online content, targeted communication products and produces promotional materials on soil-related matters;
8. Contributes to the development  and implementation of  an integrated communication strategy for the key meetings and events of the Global Soil Partnership taking into account both FAO's Corporate communication policy and strategy;
9.  Ensures that the communication material produced on soil-related matters adhere to corporate policy, in consultation with relevant departments and units;
10. Supports the Regional Soil Partnerships in preparing the awareness-raising/advocacy campaigns for promoting sustainable soil management.

Compensation:

1. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
2. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances.
• Rental subsidy.
• Education grant for children.
• Home leave travel.
• 30 working days of annual leave per year.
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
• International health insurance; optional life insurance.

About FAO:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Its goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. They believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

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