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Soil Analysis and Laboratory Specialist

FAO

Roma

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EUR 40.000 - 60.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

FAO cerca un Specialista in Analisi del Suolo e Laboratorio per la Divisione Terra e Acqua a Roma. Questa posizione richiede competenze in analisi del suolo, gestione del laboratorio e sostenibilità. Il candidato ideale avrà una laurea avanzata e almeno 5 anni di esperienza, con la responsabilità di supportare progetti globali e formazione.

Competenze

  • 5 anni di esperienza in analisi del suolo e gestione del laboratorio.
  • Conoscenza lavorativa (livello C) dell'inglese.

Mansioni

  • Supportare l'implementazione delle attività nella rete globale di laboratori del suolo.
  • Sviluppare linee guida tecniche per l'interpretazione delle proprietà del suolo.
  • Collaborare con i partner per garantire risultati accurati nelle analisi.

Conoscenze

Analisi del suolo
Gestione del laboratorio
Sostenibilità

Formazione

Laurea avanzata in scienze del suolo, agronomia o campi correlati

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

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  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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. NSL provides policy guidance, technical and financial assistance to Member Nations in developing policies, programmes, best practices and management tools for ensuring productive and efficient use of land, soil and water resources to meet present and future demands for agricultural products, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of these resources. It promotes equitable access to and sustainable management of these natural resources with a view to enhancing productivity, livelihoods, equity, health and ecosystem services.
Under the new FAO Conceptual Framework for Integrated Land and Water Resources Management, NSL will work towards a core set of five outcomes that have been elaborated to cut across the thematic areas of land, water, soils and geospatial areas of work of the Division: Good governance; Wise use and restoration; Mitigation and resilience; Integrated solutions; Data, digitalization, technology and innovation.
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

• Global Soil laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil partnership (GSP)
• Support the implementation of activities in the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil Partnership
• Oversee the development of a 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
• 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 the 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.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

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
  • 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
  • Formore information,visit the FAO employment website
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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