Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation Expert - FAO Ethiopia

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework, promoting efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems for better production, nutrition, environment, and life, leaving no one behind.

FAO Country Offices, guided by the Strategic Framework, provide policy advice, technical assistance, and core services to countries in FAO's mandated areas. These offices implement country-specific priorities outlined in their Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), ensuring efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

This position is based in the FAO Ethiopia Country Office.

Reporting Lines

The Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation Expert will work under:

• Overall supervision and guidance of the FAO Representation (FAOR) in Ethiopia
• Direct supervision of the FAO Subregional Office for Eastern Africa (SFE) Crops Team Leader

Technical Focus

Assess the phytosanitary system of Ethiopia through phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE) by using the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) tools.

Tasks and Responsibilities

By end of March 2025, the evaluation of all modules and generation of respective strategic plans will be finalized. To develop fundable projects for submission to STDF and other development partners, the following tasks should be accomplished:

1. Work with the National IPM Expert, International PCE Expert and EAA designated PCE technical team to:

   • Validate generated strategic plans through meetings and consolidate into a single country plan
   • Develop draft STDF-format project proposal based on PCE-identified needs
   • Develop mega project proposal document for other development partners
   • Facilitate expert reviews of both project proposals
   • Incorporate review workshop comments into final proposals
   • Finalize both project proposal documents
   • Present documents to selected experts for final review
   • Submit final versions to FAOR
   • Produce terminal report of entire PCE process

2. Perform other related duties as required

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in plant pathology/entomology/weed science
• 5 years relevant experience in plant quarantine
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Amharic
• National of Ethiopia or resident with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in phytosanitary service across multiple locations
• Relevant experience in plant quarantine service
• Experience in problem diagnosis and project development in plant protection (phytosanitary systems focus)
• Familiarity with FAO Ethiopia's organizational setting

Additional Information

• FAO does not charge fees at any recruitment stage
• Late applications will not be accepted
• Only UN-accredited language certificates accepted
• Visit FAO employment website for other issues: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances

How to Apply

1. Visit the recruitment website: Jobs at FAO
2. Complete your online profile (ensure accuracy and completeness including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills)
3. Attach a letter of motivation
4. Submit your application

Note:

• Performance assessments and verification checks may be requested
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information may be shared with authorized service providers (consent required)
• Only applications through FAO portal will be considered
• Applications screened based on online profile information
• Early submission encouraged

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