Hydrologist (flood and drought expert) (FAO)

Job Description

Job Posting: 13/Oct/2023

Closure Date: 29/Oct/2023, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FAVIE - FAO Representation in Vietnam

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level : N/A

Primary Location: Viet Nam-Hanoi

Duration : 50 days When Actually Employed, up to 30 May 2024

Post Number : N/A

Closing date: Sunday, 29 October 2023

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

Background

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 members - 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide and has started working in Viet Nam since 1978 with its Representation (Country Office) opened in Ha Noi. At the country level, the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Viet Nam has been serving as the basis for FAO’s works in Viet Nam for the period of 2022-2026. Climate Change Response, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability is one of the four FAO strategic priorities under the CPF. The Country Office (CO), with technical support from RAP GEF team, has successfully mobilized significant resources from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address the issues related to transboundary water, climate change, environment, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam. FAO Vietnam, in partner with the Department of Water Resource Management (DWRM), is formulating the GEF-8 project “Enhancing water security, biodiversity and resilience of livelihoods through integrated water resources management and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam’s Red River basin”, of which the Concept Note has been endorsed by the GEF Secretariat. Reporting Lines The incumbent reports to the Lead Technical Officer of the project and the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Viet Nam, and is put under the daily supervision of the CC-DRR Programme Officer. Technical Focus The Hydrologist will support the hydrological assessment in the context of the project focus, as well as coordination with other consortium members.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall administrative supervision of the SAP Regional Coordinator, the Technical Supervision of the Lead Technical Officers (LTOs) from SAP and RAP, and in collaboration with FAO GEF specialists and the entire PPG team, the Hydrologist (flood and drought expert) will be responsible for:

Collate, analyse and update related document and hydrological - bio-physical information relevant for the management of floods and droughts in the Red River basin;
Collating information on the current baseline policies related to climate change adaptation, in particular nature-based adaptation, in the Red River basin;
Synthesise information on recent and projected impacts of climate change adaptation in the Red River basin;
Contributing, in discussion with other team members and partner institutions, to the recommendation of nature-based solutions in the Red River basin, in particular the selected case study areas;
Participation in field visits and workshops as required throughout the PPG process;
Advisory support to processes of drafting of project documentation and responses to reviews.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Master or specialized degree in a field related to agro-ecology and/or climate change, specifically in Viet Nam;
At least 10 years of relevant work experience and understanding of principles and approaches for the integration of water, environmental and social considerations in smallholder-dominated agricultural landscapes;
Working knowledge of English, both written and spoken;
National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

Knowledge of and familiarity with all relevant agro-ecological developments in Viet Nam;
Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with multiple institutional actors in diverse sectors and at diverse levels;
Proven capacity to conduct fieldwork and ability to work in teams and establish working relationships central and local government institutions and civil society organizations;
Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet);
Strong analytical thinking and interpersonal skills;
Good multi-cultural and interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community-based organizations);
Strong analytical and report writing skills;
Understanding of FAO policies and programmes is considered a strong asset.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

How to apply

To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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