Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description - Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer (2500027) Job Title: Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer Job Posting Posting Date: 07/Jan/2025 Closure Date: 04/Feb/2025, 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: FAO Investment Centre (CFI) Job Type: Staff position Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on the date and time settings of your personal device. The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. Organizational Setting The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. Reporting Lines The Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer reports to the Chief, Near East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia Service (CFIC). Technical Focus Provide analytical and technical support on water resources management, irrigation, drainage and rural infrastructure aspects for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of investment policies, strategies, programmes and projects in food and agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing. Key Functions • Participates in and eventually leads multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support initiatives in the fields of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions. • Provides technical expertise for the preparation of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes. • Supports the development of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems involving producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, and civil society organizations and government. • Formulates and delivers capacity development initiatives in the areas of food and agriculture, rural development, natural resources management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, non-state actors and private sector organizations. • Prepares documents in accordance with FAO, governments’ and financing partners' requirements. • Provides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs. • Promotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements. • Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant Programme Priority Areas of the FAO Strategic Framework, FAO technical units and Decentralized Offices. Minimum Requirements • Advanced university degree in irrigation engineering, agriculture water resources management, or a closely related field. • Seven years of relevant experience in irrigation, drainage and rural infrastructure and agriculture water management including experience in engineering design, construction, supervision, institutional set-ups in systems operation and maintenance for investments. • Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). 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. FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-roma, IT

Posted Date: 1/12/2025