Soil Analysis And Laboratory Specialist Lazio

Soil Analysis And Laboratory Specialist
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Soil Analysis and Laboratory Specialist (2500609) CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2500609 Soil Analysis and Laboratory Specialist Job Posting Date: 28/Feb/2025 Closure Date 15/Mar/2025, 1:59:00 AM Organizational Unit: NSL - Land and Water Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: 11 Months Post Number: N/A FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting FAO's Land and Water Division (NSL) foresees a future whereby governments, development partners, civil society, academic institutions as well as the private sector and farmers, all work together to ensure that land, soil and water resources are wisely used, conserved and restored for sustainable and resilient agrifood systems that support food security, nutrition and human wellbeing. The post is located in the Land and Water Division (NSL) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Land and Water Division, the specialist will report and work under the day-to-day supervision of the Soil Information and Data Team Lead. Technical Focus The role focuses on supporting the implementation of the relevant activities within GLOSOLAN (Global Soil Laboratory Network) and SoilFER Projects. Tasks and Responsibilities Support the implementation of activities in the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil Partnership. Oversee the development of technical guidelines for interpretation of analysed soil properties related to soil health and Sustainable Soil Management (SSM). Oversee the organization of Eurasian Soil Laboratory Network meetings and training workshops. Oversee the development of the GLOSOLAN Global Assessment Report 2024. Support the implementation of relevant activities within the SoilFER Framework. Oversee the processing of soil samples for wet chemistry analysis. Collaborate with project partners and laboratories to ensure accurate and timely soil analysis results. Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control measures for soil analysis processes, including the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Participate in capacity-building activities, such as workshops and trainings, to enhance national capacities in soil analysis and data management. Support the implementation of laboratory equipment procurement activities of the project. Support the establishment and improvement of national soil laboratories and laboratory information management systems (LIMS). Track progress and assess the quality of soil analysis and harmonization activities. Provide input to project monitoring and reporting frameworks to ensure effective implementation of soil analysis and harmonization efforts. Contribute to regular progress reports on soil analysis and harmonization activities. Communicate project outcomes and lessons learned related to soil analysis and harmonization to relevant audiences. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following Advanced university degree in soil science, agronomy or related fields. 5 years of relevant experience in soil analysis and laboratory management. Working knowledge (level C) of English. FAO Core Competencies Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work. Extent and relevance of experience in leading soil laboratory and soil analysis. Extent and relevance of experience in interpreting analysed soil properties for soil health assessment and SSM. Familiarity with soil laboratory management and QA/QC. Selection Criteria Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) is an asset. 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. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao. service-now.com/csp J-18808-Ljbffr