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Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Specialist

Dushanbe

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Dushanbe
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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  • Closing Date: Closed

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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

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist Governments for developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in the Republic of Tajikistan and Project Lead Technical Officer (LTO), National Project Coordinator, National Gender Specialist and in close collaboration with the FETAJ Office team.


Technical Focus

Under the overall guidance of FAO Tajikistan, the Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Specialist, in close collaboration with the FETAJ office team, will provide technical support and guidance to rural women in Hisor district for the successful cultivation of oyster mushrooms, aiming to improve local livelihoods, enhance food security, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Specific responsibilities include\:

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive training module and agenda focused on skills development in oyster mushroom production.
• Ensure the training covers all necessary aspects of mushroom cultivation, including preparation, growing, harvesting, and maintenance.
• Determine the suitability of sites for oyster mushroom production and identify any resource gaps that need to be addressed.
• Assist in preparing the appropriate areas for growing mushrooms and provide ongoing support throughout the growing process.
• Conduct practical, on-site training sessions for selected beneficiaries.
• Provide hands-on experience and demonstrate best practices in mushroom cultivation.
• Provide personalized consultations to selected beneficiaries.
• Ensure the beneficiaries are following best practices and achieving optimal results.
• Prepare reports on progress, challenges, and success stories for FAO and other stakeholders.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum requirements

• Must hold a university degree in agriculture or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience in oyster mushroom production are required, including familiarity with the latest techniques and best practices.
• At least five years of experience in delivering agriculture-related training, with specific experience in oyster mushroom cultivation.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Russian and Tajik is essential.
• National of Tajikistan

FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the complete lifecycle of mushroom cultivation, including substrate preparation, inoculation, incubation, fruiting, and harvesting.
• In-depth knowledge and previous experience in oyster mushroom production, including the latest techniques and best practices.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality control standards related to mushroom production
• Extensive experience in mushroom cultivation, with a focus on oyster mushrooms and working with rural communities, especially rural women.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs for rural communities on mushroom cultivation techniques.
• Proficiency in communicating technical information clearly to diverse audiences, including writing reports and creating instructional materials.
• Strong analytical, training, and technical skills; excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Internet, etc;

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 http\://www.whed.net/
  • 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.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO 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.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

This vacancy is now closed.