Impactful Project Lead for Climate-Smart Soil Salinity

UN Atlas; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UN Atlas in Vienna seeks a consultant to manage the Coordinated Research Project on Climate Smart Agricultural Practices to Combat Soil Salinity. You will coordinate meetings, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are met, delivering research outputs for capacity building and dissemination.

The role requires a Master’s degree in agricultural or related sciences, 5+ years in project management within the UN system, budgeting experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (Master's level) in agricultural sciences, soil science, environmental sciences, or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Editorial review of all project reports generated by the CRP.
• Provide technical input for project implementation and progress monitoring.
• Maintain and regularly update a database of experimental and analytical work from participating countries.
• Develop dissemination materials such as success stories, brochures, and guidelines.
• Communicate with CRP partners and participants to ensure timely delivery of outputs.
• Provide technical expertise for meetings, contract renewals, field procurement, and management of consumables and equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

English language

Stakeholder liaison

Relationship management

Progress reporting

Knowledge dissemination

Education

Master's degree in agricultural sciences/soil science/environmental sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

UN Atlas in Vienna seeks a consultant to manage the Coordinated Research Project on Climate Smart Agricultural Practices to Combat Soil Salinity. You will coordinate meetings, monitor progress, and ensure milestones are met, delivering research outputs for capacity building and dissemination.

The role requires a Master’s degree in agricultural or related sciences, 5+ years in project management within the UN system, budgeting experience, and strong English communication.