Senior Survey and Supervision Specialist

About Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Organizational Setting

FAO Afghanistan is investing, across all 34 provinces, in resilience reinforcing actions that focus on protecting agriculture livelihoods and local ecosystems, boosting local production of nutritious foods and cash-incomes, and safeguarding critical agriculture sectoral development gains achieved over the past couple of decades through revitalizing rural markets and economy. In 2022-2023, FAO will, under the life-saving assistance Outcome (1) of the UN Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF), focus on the following four priority actions: (i) Safeguarding Wheat Seed Security, (ii) Enhancing Local Production of Nutritious Food, (iii) Livestock Protection and Dairy Sector Support, and (iv) Restoring Irrigation Structures to Boost Cash Incomes. Additionally, FAO will contribute towards resilience building activities under Outcome 2 of the TEF.

Job Summary

Reporting Lines

The Senior Survey and Supervision Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct and technical supervision of the Head of Water Resource and Irrigation Team.

Technical Focus

The Senior Survey and Supervision Specialist will provide relevant technical assistance for efficient implementation of Water and Resilience Services for all the Regional Offices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities

• Perform survey and other data collection (maps, benchmark levels, etc.) for the design of irrigation works.
• Visit regional and provincial offices and provide assistance to the regional/provincial offices in the matters related to survey and construction supervision.
• Coordinate with relevant agencies and institutions in Kabul.
• Promote the exchange of information between the Regional Offices.
• Train regional and provincial engineers on survey and construction supervision as and when required.
• Prepare and participate in training courses and on-the-job training.
• Report on progress of work in Regional Offices, especially concerning the Irrigation Teams and signal in advance problems that may hamper such progress.
• Liaise with the Team Leader - Regional Senior Survey & Design Specialist and perform any tasks as required on the matters related to survey and construction management.
• Performs any other duties as required.

Job Requirements

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree (Masters) or University degree (Bachelor) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources engineering, Irrigation engineering or agricultural engineering or other related areas;
• For advanced degree a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in water resource and irrigation engineering;
• For university degree minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in water resource and irrigation engineering;
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and the local languages (Pashto and/or Dari); 
• National of Afghanistan.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Proven skill of proficient handling Auto level and total station to carry out technical survey and other data collection (maps, benchmark levels, etc.) for the design and preparation of drawings of irrigation works, river bank protection works, drainage, watershed areas and Karezes.
• Have experience of construction management in the civil works for time and cost control;
• Proven skill to coordinate with the implementing partner NGO on the matters related to survey and construction management.
• Proven skill to coordinate with the relevant institutions and the communities;
• Good knowledge of the AutoCAD, MS Office package, Internet etc.

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 please contact: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• 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 http://www.whed.net/  
• For additional employment opportunities 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. 
• 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 seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. 

Submission Guideline

• 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

• 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.org

Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Functional Area

Civil Engineering

Agriculture Engeenring

Environmental Management

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