Consultant – Project Implementation Combat Soil Salinity

To provide technical expertise for the day-to-day activities for the extra-budgetary Coordinated Research Project (CRP) funded by the donor funded project for Developing Climate Smart Agricultural Practices to Combat Soil Salinity d implemented by the Soil Water Management and Crop Nutrition (SWMCN) Subprogramme. The end result will be the timely implementation of CRP activities, coordination of the regular meetings with the CRP participants, and monitoring of the CRP progress.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Provide editorial review of all project reports from the CRP;
• Provide technical input to project implementation, and monitoring of CRP progress in line with results-based management approaches;
• Create, and updates of the database for the experimental work across all countries, ensuring timely upload of data;
• Develop prepare success stories, brochures and guidelines for knowledge dissemination;
• Provide technical expertise for meetings, renewal of CRP contracts, field procurement and transfer of consumables and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Soil and Water Management

Qualifications and Experience

University degree (bachelor's) in science, environmental sciences or related disciplines.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this consultancy is a daily fee of up to a maximum of € 177, based on qualifications and experience. In case duty travel is required within the assignment, a daily subsistence allowance (DSA) and travel costs are provided. Health coverage and pension fund are the responsibility of the incumbent.