FAO Soil Fertility Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs

FAO Soil Fertility Specialist Jobs 2024 – Zambia NGO Jobs.

FAO Zambia looking for “Soil Fertility Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before 09th February, 2024.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.

The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 30th January, 2024 for qualified Zambia’s to fill in the vacant post of Soil Fertility Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.

FAO Job Vacancy 2024

Tasks ana Responsibilities:

Specifically, the Soil Fertility Specialist will undertake the following tasks on the assigned project;

• Conduct soil fertility analysis and support the development of nutrient and nutrient budget maps, using both field data and auxiliary data.
• Support the development of the methodology for fertilizer recommendations, taking into account the local soil conditions, crop requirements, and nutrient management practices.
• Establish and coordinate field trials to test the effectiveness of different fertilizer treatments and management practices and monitor and evaluate the results.
• Work closely with the National Consultant (Digital Soil Mapping) to integrate the soil fertility data and maps into the digital soil mapping process.
• Collaborate with the Soil Analysis (Labs) Consultant to ensure the accuracy and quality of the soil fertility data and analysis.
• Provide technical support and advice to local extension agents and farmers on soil fertility management practices and fertilizer use.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in the Representation.

Position in Organization:

• Position: Soil Fertility Specialist
• Job Posting: 25/Jan/2024
• Closure Date: 09/Feb/2024, 4:29:00 AM
• Organizational Unit: FRZAM – FAO Representation in Zambia
• Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
• Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
• Grade Level: N/A
• Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
• Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
• Post Number: N/A

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• University Degree in Agricultural/Soil Science, Crop Science, or any related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in soil analysis [ie. wet and/or dry chemistry].

Language:

• Working knowledge of English [ie. spoken and written].

How to Apply FAO Soil Fertility Specialist Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400290

The Closing Date: 09th February, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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