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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

Organizational Setting\:

Reports to\:

Technical Focus

Tasks and responsibilities\:

• Organize the project activities and supervise the progress of the activities, covering all pilot regions
• Monitor the effective engagement and participation of both women and men, and the sex-disaggregated reporting as established in the project document, and engage the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Programme Gender/Social Protection Expert when deemed necessary
• Attend  annual workshops to contribute to development of the detailed project work-plan, and supervise the progress of the project
• Visit field areas where disease-free seed potato production has been carried, identify the shortcomings and provide advice accordingly
• Advise the construction of required infrastructure to establish disease-free seed potato production system
• Join stakeholder consultation meetings on seed potato regulatory framework
• After each mission, prepare a brief report summarizing findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Evaluate the progress report of the project submitted by National Project Coordinator and prepare the draft terminal report
• Finalize the seed potato certification legislation based on international  standards
• Draft proposals on overall institutional organization, including establishment of an efficient inspection and certification system
• Analyse the general strategic plans and sectoral development strategy for seed potato in Azerbaijan
• Carry out any other activities relevant to this assignment

Candidates will be assessed against the following

• Advanced University Degree in agriculture/agronomy or plant sciences
• At least ten years of experience/knowledge on disease-free potato production and certification system
• Working language\: English (knowledge of Turkish or Russian is an asset)

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills\:

• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
• Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills and applies them in the work
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience quantitative/qualitative data analysis, especially on forest management, strategy development and institutional development;
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to perform in a multi-cultural team
• Ability to take initiative and accomplish tasks with minimum supervision;
• Initiative, judgment, organizational ability and a good sense of teamwork and human relations are required

 Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO,

Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency