International Date Palm Specialist

Job Description

International Date Palm SpecialistPrimary Location: Iraq-Basra The main responsibility of the international consultant is the design, implementation and M&E of the date palm project component. S/he will be supported by a national expert who will be responsible for daily communication with counterparts in government, academia and private sector. The work at hand starts with an assessment giving clarity on the project interventions and stakeholders involved, followed by giving hands-on technical support and advice to farmers in line with the project work plan and approved budget. * FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)* Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list* Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at * For more information, visit the * Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.HOW TO APPLY? To apply, visit the recruitment website at 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 ? Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO?s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application ? 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. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.orgFAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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