National Professional Officer Senior Rangeland Management Expert

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

Organizational Setting The Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme facilitates, coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture (MoEWA). The project UTF/SAU/051/SAU Strengthening MoEWA's Capacity to Implement the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme is the first project that has been approved within the framework of FAO Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme. The project will provide technical and advisory assistance to the MoEWA in implementing its flagship sustainable rural agricultural development programme that has recently been approved within the context of the National Transformation Programme of the Saudi Vision 2030. The project expected results will be achieved through implementation of nine project components: 1. Development of coffee Arabica production processing and marketing; 2. Development of beekeeping and honey production; 3. Development of rose production and trade; 4. Development of subtropical fruits production processing and marketing; 5. Strengthening capacity of small scale fishermen and fish farmers; 6. Strengthening capacity of small scale livestock herders; 7. Development of rainfed cereal production; 8. Enhancing value addition from smallholdings and rural activities; and 9. Strengthening MoEWA's capacity in sustainable management of rangelands, forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods.

The incumbent will be part of the Programme Management Unit of the FAO Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reporting Lines Under the overall supervision of the Programme Director of the FAO KSA Technical Cooperation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Professional Officer (Senior Rangeland Management Expert) reports directly to the Chief Technical Adviser of the Project Component Strengthening MoEWA's capacity in sustainable management of rangelands, forests and natural resources to support rural livelihoods.

Technical Focus Programme development and management coordination and operational support based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of Saudi Arabia.

Key Results Effective and efficient management and coordination of the technical and operational support of the programme and project.

Key Functions Participates in policy dialogue and advises government authorities, local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities and liaises with other UN agencies. Represents FAO at inter agency meetings.

Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities including the coordination of development and maintenance of communication tools such as website, press releases and publications and supports the implementation of FAO's regulatory frameworks (Codex Alimentarius, Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, Safe Use of Pesticides the country).

Coordinates and manages the maintenance of country data on food crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries including information on external aid in FAO's corporate systems and monitors and communicates changes in national policies affecting the agricultural sector.

Takes the lead in producing technical, economic and policy studies as well as developing country level development frameworks such as the Country Programming Framework (CPF) and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF).

Identifies, formulates and coordinates the preparation of programme and project proposals, monitors FAO field programme implementation, ensuring that all operational activities are carried out in line with the work plan and the project document and makes recommendations on how to improve results and increase efficiency.

Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff regarding all aspects of the job. Ensures adherence to procedures and work requirements and accuracy and diligence of the work provided.

Specific Functions Leads baseline assessment and diagnostic studies of rangeland to give directions to the sustainable development of the sector.

Leads the field organisation and implementation of inventories of rangeland and natural resources of Saudi Arabia and conducts a study on Integrated Pest Management for rangeland vegetation cover protection.

Conducts rangeland carrying capacity assessment, challenges, identifies and ensures appropriate management of range areas and the production of quality seeds of rangeland plants.

Leads field assessment of the current livestock grazing systems including community based systems, water harvesting and identifies rangeland management practices and establishes pilot demonstration sites and disseminates results and prepares strategy for promotion of best practices in Saudi Arabia.

Assists the design and leads field assessment to prepare livestock grazing and rangeland management environmental, social, cultural and economic profile for each target region.

Benchmarks best practices and systems for sustainable community livestock grazing and rangeland management.

Assists the development of a framework of criteria and indicators for evaluating performance of community based practices for livestock grazing and rangeland management.

Contributes to assessment and quantification of rainwater harvesting potential for rangeland improvement within the target regions and prepares and updates guidelines for rainwater harvesting for supporting rangeland improvement and fodder production.

Leads the development of demand driven and responsive partnerships to benefit Saudi Arabia from proven innovation and good practices in the south and the north for sustainable rangeland management.

Supervises and/or contributes to preparation and dissemination of various written project component outputs e.g. background papers, sector reviews, diagnostic studies, technical reports, progress reports . click apply for full job details