Young Professional Officer (Agricultural Biotechnologies)

Overview

Assists with the development and implementation of programmes and activities related to agricultural biotechnologies for agrifood systems transformation and food security.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyses technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics.
• Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
• Provides technical support to various projects.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences.
• Assists to collate, reviews and analyses information and documents on agricultural biotechnologies.
• Supports in assessments of gaps, opportunities and scale-up of biotechnological solutions.
• Assists implementation of projects and activities related to agricultural biotechnologies.
• Assists the monitoring and reporting on the implementation of FAO's work related to agricultural biotechnologies.
• Supports mobilization of resources through development of concept notes and project documents.
• Contributes to organizing meetings, conferences and workshops related to science and innovation.
• Supports in preparation and dissemination of FAO messaging on priority areas related to agricultural biotechnologies.
• Assists in strengthening partnerships with national and international institutions on biotechnologies.
• Assists in knowledge generation by drafting articles, statements, briefing notes, talking points and key messages.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Experience

• One year of relevant experience in agrifood biotechnologies programmes and projects of relevance to agrifood systems and food security.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biotechnology (e.g. agricultural biotechnology, genetics, breeding, genomics), with food security and international development as an applied focus, rather than fundamental science.

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