Entomologist (P-4)
Organizational Unit: | Insect Pest Control Section Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications |
Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 16 November 2012 |
Application Deadline: | 28 December 2012 |
Type/Duration of Appointment: | Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
Organizational Setting |
The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's major programme on nuclear techniques for development and environmental protection (Major Programme 2). This major programme comprises individual programmes in food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The major programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. The Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture is located in the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications of the IAEA in Vienna. The Joint Division assists Member States of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and IAEA in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. It does so by coordinating and supporting applied research, providing technical and advisory services to Member State field projects as well as laboratory support and training, and collecting, analysing and disseminating information. The Joint Division consists of five sections, each with an associated laboratory, in the areas of: animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; and food and environmental protection. The associated laboratories are part of the FAO/IAEA Agriculture & Biotechnology Laboratories (ABL) located in Seibersdorf, 45 km southeast of Vienna. The Insect Pest Control (IPC) Section assists Member States with the development, dissemination and transfer of sterile insect and related technologies for the area-wide integrated suppression, containment or eradication of major insect pests affecting crops, livestock and human health with the objective of supporting FAO and IAEA Member States in reducing food losses, insecticide use, and disease transmission whilst facilitating international trade in agricultural commodities. |
Main purpose |
As a member of a team led by the Head of the Insect Pest Control Section, the Entomologist provides expertise and services in the field of insect pests affecting livestock and humans in the context of helping Member States in the planning and application of area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) programmes incorporating SIT and related technologies. |
Role |
The Entomologist is: (1) the provider of technical advice and technology to FAO and IAEA Member States in support of all aspects of SIT planning and application and its integration with other insect pest control methods to address food security and environmental contamination in developing countries; (2) atechnical officer, providing technical and related management support to technical cooperation projects against insect pests affecting livestock and humans; (3) a scientific officer managing and technically guiding coordinated research projects (CRPs) to develop practical solutions to obstacles experienced in field programmes; and (4) a contributor to policy development, priority setting and other normative and training activities in this field, harmonising and streamlining approaches and contributions by the different in-house and relevant external partners. |
Partnerships |
The Entomologist engages with scientific and technical counterparts and related stakeholders, at both national and international levels to ensure the effective technology transfer and sharing of scientific and technical information in the area of insect pest control. He/she identifies cross-cutting opportunities for collaborating with appropriate international organizations (e.g. African Union, CGIAR, IFAD, OIE, WHO) and relevant regional partners, with other divisions of FAO and IAEA, as well as other sections within the Joint FAO/IAEA Division. Furthermore, he/she works with staff in the Department of Technical Cooperation to support national, regional and interregional projects under the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme. He/she works closely with other staff in the Insect Pest Control Section, and in the Insect Pest Control Laboratory at Seibersdorf, to support coordinated research projects and normative activities. He/she works with colleagues located at FAO headquarters and in FAO regional offices to coordinate on programmatic issues. The Entomologist also interacts with national, regional, and international animal and human health organizations and agricultural research centres. |
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Remuneration |
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 483 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $37 925*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave,pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice |
Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. |
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