Rangeland Management Specialist

4 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia FAO Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced National Professional Officer to join our team as a Senior Rangeland Management Expert. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in implementing its sustainable rural agricultural development programme.

The Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme facilitates, coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MoEWA). The project 'UTF/SAU/051/SAU Strengthening MoEWA's Capacity to Implement the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme' is the first project that has been approved within the framework of FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme (2019-2025).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical assistance to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in implementing its sustainable rural agricultural development programme.
  • Develop and implement strategies for sustainable rangeland management and natural resource conservation.
  • Conduct field assessments and studies on rangeland carrying capacity, grazing systems, and water harvesting.
  • Establish pilot demonstration sites and disseminate results to promote best practices in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

  • National of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Advanced University degree in rangeland conservation and management, natural resources management or any other related field.
  • Seven years of relevant experience in sustainable rangeland management and natural resources management and/or project management in the field of sustainable rural agricultural development.
  • Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of Arabic and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of English.


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