Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistant at Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Job Description

• Liaise with the FAO country offices and partners in the counties where CSA activities are being conducted to collect relevant information on opportunities and needs for CSA scaling-up at national and local levels;
• Assist in compiling relevant information and compile information sheets on country needs and adapted CSA practices;
• Perform statistical analysis of collected CSA data to show regional and sub-regional trends;
• Contribute in the preparation and dissemination of one regional CSA brief and at least two CSA country profiles;
• Assist in coordinating and developing CSA training modules adapted to the needs and context SSA Africa ecological regions;
• Provide operational support in the organization of meetings, workshops and webinars; and
• Perform other duties as required including particular support to RI2/SP2 technical areas of work as needed.

Requirement/Skills  

• National of Ghana or in possession of a valid work permit in the country
• Advanced degree (Master’s Degree, PhD or equivalent) in Natural Resources/ environmental/agricultural sciences, with a strong focus on climate change
• At least five years of relevant experience in natural resource management, including, sustainable bioenergy development, agro-climatology, water resources management, or forestry and land use
• Ability to work in both English and French (working knowledge in both writing and speaking) would be an asset
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Proven ability to write technical and scientific articles
• Familiarity with statistical analysis of quantitative and qualitative data related to climate change and CSA practices
• Ability to analyze complex natural resources management systems, land use issues in the context of climate change
• Depth of familiarity with climate smart agriculture technologies and practices in Sub-Saharan Africa