Job Description Biogas Specialist
Primary Location
: Egypt-Cairo
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and nutrition and reduce hunger and malnutrition, promote sustainable agricultural development, reduce rural poverty, develop inclusive agri-food systems and strengthen livelihood resilience – in line with the Organization’s Strategic Objectives and United Nations’ global and Government of Egypt’s national Sustainable Development Goals.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of FAO Egypt Office, the direct supervision of Project Manager and in close collaboration with the project team and FAO Egypt country office persons involved in the implementation of this project, the Biogas Specialist shall focus his/her initial input into the below listed key and specific functions.
Technical Focus
Biogas production from animal wastes to be promoted as environmentally friendly intervention for waste management at farm level with capacity to develop communication materials and short animation movies advocating for the adoption of biogas production using animal waste as a mean for green energy production.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Undertake assessment on the feasibility and sustainability of biogas production using animal waste, including cost-benefit assessment of small scale versus large scale establishments.
• Identify beneficiary livestock producers for piloting biogas development.
• Design and identify in consultation with relevant government and private stakeholders the requirements for biogas development.
• Assist in procurement of inputs and services necessary for biogas production.
• Provide support to private companies/enterprises in the business of biogas development and maintenance.
• Provide support to construction of physical infrastructure for biogas production.
• Develop practical manual on production of biogas from animal waste.
• Train livestock farmers on techniques of biogas production using animal waste.
• Undertake monitoring and follow-up of the pilot biogas development programme.
• Develop communication materials and short animation movies for promoting biogas as environmentally friendly intervention for waste management at farm level and production of green energy
FAO Standards and guidelines:
• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31:
FAO social media policy and guidelines:
Social Media Branding Guidelines:
FAOSTYLE
FAO terminology
FAO Names of Countries
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in agriculture science, veterinary science or a related field
• Five years of relevant experience in Biogas production and preparation of related communication materials
• Working knowledge in the English and Arabic languages
• National of Egypt
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in livestock production
• Extent and relevance of experience in safe disposal of animal wastes
• Familiarity with communication skills
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) 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 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.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at 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.
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