Soil Analysis and Laboratory Specialist Food and Agriculture Organization Experience: 5 to 10 Years Rome, Italy Apply By: 15-03-2025

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Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Land and Water Division, the specialist will report and work under the day-to-day supervision of the Soil Information and Data Team Lead.

Technical Focus: 

The role focuses on supporting the implementation of the relevant activities within GLOSOLAN (Global Soil Laboratory Network) and SoilFER Projects.

Tasks and responsibilities:

  • Global Soil laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil partnership (GSP)
  • Support the implementation of activities in the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) of the Global Soil Partnership
  • Oversee the development of a technical guidelines for interpretation of analysed soil properties related to soil health and Sustainable Soil management (SSM)
  • Oversee the organization of Eurasian Soil Laboratory Network meetings and training workshops
  • Oversee the development of the GLOSOLAN Global Assessment Report 2024
  • Support the implementation of relevant activities within the SoilFER Framework
  • Oversee the processing of soil samples for wet chemistry analysis.
  • Collaborate with project partners and laboratories to ensure accurate and timely soil analysis results.
  • Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control measures for soil analysis processes, including the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Participate in capacity-building activities, such as workshops and trainings, to enhance national capacities in soil analysis and data management.
  • Support the implementation of laboratory equipment procurement activities of the project.
  • Support the establishment and improvement of national soil laboratories and laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
  • Track progress and assess the quality of soil analysis and harmonization activities.
  • Provide input to project monitoring and reporting frameworks to ensure the effective implementation of soil analysis and harmonization efforts.
  • Contribute to regular progress reports on soil analysis and harmonization activities.
  • Communicate project outcomes and lessons learned related to soil analysis and harmonization to relevant audiences.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following

Minimum Requirements:

  • Advanced university degree in soil science, agronomy or related fields
  • 5 years of relevant experience in soil analysis and laboratory management
  • Working knowledge (level C) of English

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2500609

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