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Date Posted: Oct 27, 2022
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  • Location:
    Balkh
  • Company:
    FAO Organization
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    First Shift (Morning)
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Positions:
    2
  • Vacancy number:
    03-2022
  • Experience:
    3 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    As per Company salary scale
  • Degree:
    Diploma
  • Apply Before:
    Nov 09, 2022
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About FAO Organization

Project Background:

Combating land degradation and biodiversity loss by promoting sustainable rangeland management and biodiversity conservation project is a five year intervention of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) funded through the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This project aims to improve the sustainability of agriculture, forest, and land-use management through rehabilitating degraded rangelands, biodiversity conservation and enhancing and maintaining the livelihoods of Afghan rural communities in Khost, Laghman and Nuristan provinces in          Afghanistan by employing the community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) approach. The project has three major components: (i) capacity-building at the national, sub-national, and district levels in community based natural resources management for sustainable rangeland and forest planning; (ii) Integrated management and restoration of degraded landscapes for biodiversity conservation and sustainable/regenerative rangeland management; (iii) Systematic creation and sharing of knowledge, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and institutional capacity development. 

The Senior GIS specialist will be responsible for all the geospatial data creation and management which would facilitate the implementation of participatory assessment and mapping of natural resources of the target districts. In addition, they will be preparing land-use/land-cover, watershed and topographic maps for RMAs and FMAs and target areas. 

The Senior GIS specialist will closely work with appointed specialists and support the project task team in preparing maps of land-use/land-cover, rangeland hotspots, FMAs and RMAs, mission maps etc which would facilitate in devising strategies and plans for implementation of sustainable natural landscape planning. They will provide technical guidance for the implementation of forest restoration and management, agroforestry and small-scale greenhouses.

FAO is looking for qualified national staff fill the position of senior GIS specialist. This position will support the work of the GEF-funded” Combating land degradation and biodiversity loss by promoting sustainable rangeland management and biodiversity conservation” project in Afghanistan. 

 

Job Description

These are National Project Personnel positions – SB1.

Reporting Lines

The Security Guard will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Representative, under the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator and technical oversight of the Local Security Assistant (LSA).

Technical Focus

Provision of security services to the FAO premise.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • Patrol and maintain security of office premises and grounds including overnight guards duties as required; reporting any irregularities;
  • Access control admission of visitors by properly checking their Identity cards;
  • Respond to emergencies affecting safety of the premises and notify direct supervisor;
  • Open and close the office building during the working hours;
  • Check to make sure that all office equipment, lights etc. are working properly and turn them off after working hours;
  • Attend radio calls, take messages and keep track of all road missions;
  • Keep record of incoming/outgoing messages;
  • Maintain and keep track of communications with field missions;
  • Maintain update directives and security personnel lists;
  • Assist in ensuring that all VHF and HF radios are in good working condition;
  • Liaise with field security unit on a daily basis regarding radio room activities;
  • Liaise as necessary with the project administration, local security officer, police authorities, fire service and other emergency services;
  • Report for duty as and when necessary (on call);
  • To receive incoming document with the observance of the safety measures and should be carefully examined, when necessary by metal detector;
  • To receive visitors and incoming telephone calls and ensure that the correct messages are taken and delivered to appropriate staff member;
  • Ensure that the security guidelines and recommendations are being properly followed by staff;
  • Perform any other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of a Secondary School Qualification;
  • Security Guard Training will be consider as an Advantage;
  • A minimum of seven years relevant work experience with the UN or an International Organization;
  • Good knowledge of English (intermediate level, both spoken and written) language;
  • Excellent knowledge of local languages (Pashto and Dari), both spoken and written;
  • National of Afghanistan.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Good knowledge of premise security requirements and procedures;
  • Familiar with the use of various security screen equipment and the applicable procedures;
  • Ability to remain calm and effectively manage and respond during emergency situations/security incidents;
  • Strong understanding and familiarity with the local context including strong awareness of the relevant security situation;
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other staff/colleagues from different cultural backgrounds and with relevant counterparts
 

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • 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.
  • If you are in possession of language certificate/s from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT), please attach the certificate/s when submitting the application.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested Afghan nationals should complete the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) and submit it along with their application letter and CV to the email address below, clearly mentioning the vacancy number and post title (Security Guard - 03-2022) in the subject line of the email; otherwise, your email will not be considered for further process.

The FAO PH Form can be downloaded using the following internet link:

http://www.acbar.org/applicationform 

NOTE: Applicants who failed to attach the FAO Personal History Form (PHF) to their Application will not be considered for further process.

The last date for receiving applications is 09 Nov 2022. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.

Submission Email:

FAOAF-vacancies@fao.org

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