Overview

The role supports the expansion and updating of approaches to quantify emission baselines and the impact of mitigation interventions for livestock systems. It involves recommending and implementing new state-of-the-art approaches for additional species and emission sources.

Tasks Summary

• Review current livestock/environment assessments and recommend updates.
• Develop and implement methods to quantify the impact of mitigation strategies on GHG emissions.
• Design and deliver livestock technical capacity development products.
• Support the production of scientific publications and technical reports.
• Contribute to the formulation of project proposals.
• Contribute to the harmonization, maintenance, and quality control of datasets.
• Support the development of tools and methods to analyse and visualize data.
• Support the organization of livestock related global conferences and events.
• Contribute to the organization of livestock multistakeholder partnership activities.
• Attend and contribute to internal and external technical meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Experience Requirements

At least 1 year (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) of relevant experience in analyzing and visualizing data related to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental impact assessment of livestock production systems using life cycle assessment (LCA) approach; livestock social and economic analysis; livestock multistakeholder and partnership; sustainable livestock transformation conference and events.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced University degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental or Livestock Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Geospatial Data Management, Data or Computer Science, International Policy or Relation, Management, Economics or in a discipline relevant to the tasks listed or otherwise related to FAO’s Programme of Work, including technical field disciplines. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

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Contract Duration: 11 months

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