Plant Production and Protection Officer, FAO (No: 2080-SLC)
Date: 07/10/2008
Introduction: Under the supervision of the Subregional Coordinator and the functional guidance of the Director of the Plant Production and Protection Division (AGP), the incumbent will provide support on matters related to the field of sustainable plant production and protection to the Subregional Multidisciplinary Team which will lead FAO’s response to the needs of the Subregion (Caribbean), including those of the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). Specifically to: Assist FAO Members in the identification, formulation and implementation of plant production and protection strategies and programmes; Ensure that plant production and protection is effectively integrated into the work of the Multidisciplinary Team; Act as focal point for Subregional plant production and protection programmes and assist Members to strengthen and improve their phytosanitary capacity and capabilities in surveillance and monitoring, pest diagnosis, pest monitoring, including management of invasive alien species and transboundary, including quarantine, pests; Liaise with academic/research institutions and “centres of excellence” in the Subregion and with national, regional and subregional institutions, organizations and bilateral assistance agencies in order to promote subregional cooperation in plant production and protection. Send your application to: V.A 2080-SLC, Mr Elcio P. Guimaraes, AGPC, FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY, Fax No: +39 06 57056347, E-mail: VA-2080-SLC@fao.org This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged.Deadline For Application: 14 November 2008.
