Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Technical Expert - Jordan Gate Towers

Job summary

The Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Technical Expert will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and direct supervision of the FAO Representative assistant for programs. The position is located in the FAO Country Office in Jordan.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide expert feedback on the service provider's workplan, sampling strategy, and survey tools to ensure a robust and scientifically sound approach.
• Ensure that the methodology for mapping, morphological analysis, and genetic testing complies with international standards such as IPGRI/Bioversity international guidelines and data formats.
• Provide continuous technical advice and support the service provider's team during the data collection, sample handling, and genetic analysis phases.
• Verify data collection protocols to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct periodic field visits to almond production sites (as needed) to monitor adherence to the agreed protocols and ensure data quality.
• Review all draft deliverables, including datasets, morphological characterization results, and genetic analysis reports.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of genetic diversity and morphological data, and coherence between different data components of the assessment (mapping, morphology, molecular).
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to the service provider's team on best practices for plant genetic resources assessment.
• Organizing and participating in capacity development activities, such as workshops and seminars, to train and educate professionals and stakeholders.
• Advise on data management, documentation, and archiving results to ensure long-term utility of the project's findings.
• Promoting knowledge sharing and best practices at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to and oversee the technical section for the final assessment report, summarizing key findings, reporting on data and statistics, implications, and recommendations for the conservation and sustainable use of almond genetic resources in Jordan.
• Advise on follow-up research needs, conservation strategies, and integration of findings into national biodiversity and genetic resources action plans and agricultural policies.

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