JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Purpose

This consultancy will contribute to the delivery of the Soil Water Management and Crop Nutrition (SWMCN) subprogramme’s activities, mainly through projects on Land Management for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Water Management. The consultant will provide technical input to the Section Head and Technical Officers to identify and build new public-private sector partnerships and to manage implementation of SWMCN’s projects and activities. She/he will provide technical input in the preparation of guidelines, brochures, newsletters and other outreach materials, as well as update databases and briefing notes.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Identify and develop new opportunities for partnership with potential extra budgetary resources in the area of soil and water management and crop nutrition;
Provide editorial review to subprogramme publications;
Provide technical inputs in implementation of subprogramme activities in line with results-based management approach guidance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Soil and Water Management and Crop Nutrition

Qualifications and Experience

University degree (bachelor) in soil science, social sciences, or other relevant fields.
Minimum two years of relevant work experience in any of the following areas:

Experience in project management;
Experience in partnership building;
Experience in liaising and collaborating with key stakeholders and partners;
Experience in working on soil sciences.
Experience using Microsoft Office.
Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements