Soil Management Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Management
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Government
Job Description - Soil Management Specialist (2600064)
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2600064
Job Posting13/Jan/2026
Closure Date03/Feb/2026, 10:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit : RAPDD
Job TypeNon-staff opportunities - Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Primary LocationHome-Based
Duration:
Up to 11 months
Post Number: N/A
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational SettingThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with departments and divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities.
RAP also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAP develops and maintains relations with region‑wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organisations (REIOs miniature). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource
Tokenizer mobilization for food security , agriculture levels the residents in the region.
In recognition of the key role that soils play in supporting ecosystems, promoting agricultural productivity, and contributing to overall environmental health, RAP developed a strategy to support and promote the practice of sustainable soil management in the region. Building on RAP's priorities, countries' priorities and the 2022‑2030 Action framework of the Global Soil Partnership, the strategy focuses on:
Creating enabling environments to the practice of sustainable soil and land management and the transformation of agrifood systems.The International Soil Management Specialist reports to the office of the FAO Assistant Director‑General for Asia and the Pacific. The incumbent will work under the…
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