Dear Colleagues,
Please find following Pacific Vacancies - Announcement No. 2000/ 48
For those interested in applying - Good luck!
Wilco Liebregts
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02 May 2000
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT<<<<<<<<<<<<<
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No.: 340-AGL
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 9 June 2000
Postnumber: Unidentified
Position title:
TECHNICAL OFFICER (Irrigation Systems Management)
Level (grade):
P-4
CGOG code:
1.B.06
Postcode:
C
Duty station:
Rome, ITALY
Date for entry on duty:
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Duration of assignment:
FIXED TERM: 3 YEARS
Organizational Unit:
Water Resources, Development and Management Service
Land and Water Development Division
Agriculture Department
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO MALE AND FEMALE CANDIDATES.
APPLICATION FROM QUALIFIED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FAO STAFF MEMBERS ARE INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVANTS
SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL AND MAY BE ASSIGNED TO
ANY ACTIVITIES OR OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
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Duties and responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Water Resources, Development
and Management Service, and the immediate super-vision of the Senior
Officer, Water Management and Irrigation Systems Group, the incumbent
provides technical support to policy and programme activities in
irrigation systems management and institutional and manpower aspects of
irrigation management. More specifically the incumbent:
advises on issues related to the modernization of irrigation systems,
including technical, managerial, institutional, organizational and
training aspects of the management of irrigation systems and schemes;
analyzes and disseminates data and information, within and outside the
Organization, and assists in development and applications of computerized
information systems for irrigation systems management;
develops and advises on strategies, policies, technical requirements,
methods and guidelines for irrigation systems modernization;
designs and implements programmes and projects; participates in the
formulation of field projects, recruitment and technical super-vision of
staff, technical backstopping, and review and appraisal of field projects;
develops training material; organizes and participates in technical
meetings, workshops and training courses;
assists in the coordination and cooperation of the work of the Service
with other sectors of the Organization and other agencies having
irrigation systems programmes;
assists FAO members in their programmes through reviews and the
provision of policy and and technical advice on irrigation systems and
institutions;
performs other related duties as required
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Qualifications and experience - Essential
Advanced University Degree in civil, hydraulic or agricultural
irrigation engineering
Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in
irrigation systems management for agriculture, which should include
working experience in developing countries. Experience in related manpower
policy, management and training; Experience and good understanding of the
various aspects of agricultural water use.
Working knowledge (level C) of two of the following languages: English,
French or Spanish
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Selection Criteria:
Qualified candidates will also be assessed against the following Selection
Criteria:
Advanced knowledge in irrigation system management and of principles of
modem water control and experience in technical modernization;
Good understanding of institutional restructuring of irrigation systems
(privatization, turn-over);
Demonstrated ability to do diagnostic studies analysis and synthesize
technical information;
Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement programmes and field
projects;
Demonstrated leadership, coordination, managerial, negotiating and
advisory skills;
Ability to make effective oral and written presentations, write clear
and concise reports and organize and conduct technical meetings;
Maturity, initiative, tact and a high sense of responsibility;
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use word-processing and
standard computer software;
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with people of different
national and cultural backgrounds and technical disciplines;
Knowledge of FAO activities, structure and procedures; experience in the
development of international information systems.
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Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element
for post adjustment) from US$ 53081 to US$ 65491 (without dependents) and
from US$ 57000 to US$ 70613 (with dependents).
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BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED GUIDELINES TO
APPLICANTS.
APPLICATIONS:
(in all cases quote the vacancy announcement number) to:
FAO - Management Support Unit - Agricultural Department - Fax No. +39 06
57053057 - Via delle Terme di Caracalla - 00100 Rome ITALY
Staff members:
Complete 10 copies of form ADM 75.
Other Candidates:
Please complete two copies of Personal History Form or send detailed
Curriculum Vitae if form not available.
Note:
Applicants will be contacted only if they are short-listed. In this
connection please note that the selection process may take up to six
months
for completion
FAO is a non-smoking environment
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Guidelines to Applicants:
Essential Qualifications
When deciding whether to submit an application, please read carefully
the section in the vacancy announcement where the essential
qualifications and the extent and type of experience required of
candidates are listed. These essential qualifications are considered to
be the minimum requisite for satisfactory performance in the position
and candidates should only consider submitting an application if they
fully satisfy all of the essential requirements. Please examine
carefully the relevancy of your experience with the summary of the
position for which you are applying. You may wish to explain in writing
how your experience matches the position in question.
Applications
Application should be typewritten where possible. Please ensure that the
vacancy announcement number and the title of the post for which you wish
to be considered are clearly indicated on the front of your application.
If you wish to apply for more than one position, you should submit a
separate application for each one.
Personal History Form (FAO Form ADM 11)
If submitting an FAO Personal History form, please ensure that you
complete in full all sections and that you sign and date the form.
Curriculum Vitae
If a Personal History form is not available, you should submit a
detailed curriculum vitae ensuring that it includes the following
personal details:
family name and first name(s), date of birth, citizenship at birth,
present citizenship, marital status, list of dependents, present place
and country of residence, mailing address, telephone numbers.
Academic Qualifications
Please give details of the level of university degrees obtained,
indicating the subject(s) of specialization, the year of award and the
name and location of the academic institution. You will be expected
eventually to request the university to provide FAO with a written
resume of academic work.
Knowledge of Languages
Please list the languages with which you are familiar, beginning with
your mother tongue, indicating the extent of your knowledge as:
excellent
good = working knowledge (level C)
fair = limited knowledge (level B)
slight
With a working knowledge (level C) of a language, you will be expected
to work independently using the language required, to prepare a variety
of written communications (correspondence, reports, working papers,
etc.), to participate actively in meetings and in work-related
discussions, etc.
With a limited knowledge of a language, you will be expected to follow
work related discussions or meetings, even though you may wish to
intervene in another official language. You will be expected to
participate in simple conversations, to use the telephone, to read an
understand work-related texts and to write simple communications, etc.
Experience
Starting with your most recent position, please state the name and
address of your employer, the dates of your employment and provide a
detailed description of the work carried out. You should endeavour to
demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the post.
Attachments to applications
All candidates should submit the following:
* a passport-size photograph;
* copy of university degree certificates;
* samples of written work where appropriate.
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