National Soil Laboratory Specialist

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Oversee the processing of soil samples for wet and dry chemistry analysis in Ghana.
•    Collaborate with project partners and laboratories to ensure accurate and timely soil analysis results.
•    Support quality assurance and quality control measures for soil analysis processes, including the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
•    Support the organization of 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.
•    Track progress and assess the quality of soil analysis and harmonization activities.
•    Facilitate the establishment of national soil laboratory network in Ghana. 
•    Provide input to project monitoring and reporting frameworks to ensure the effective implementation of soil analysis and harmonization efforts.
•    Communicate project outcomes and lessons learned related to soil analysis and harmonization to relevant audiences.
•    Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, particularly national soil laboratories.
•    Perform any other duties as assigned by FAOR.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
   
•    Advanced University Degree in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Economics or any related field.
•    At least five (5) years working experience in soil analysis [i.e. wet and dry chemistry] in public or private soil laboratories.
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English. 
•    National of the Republic of Ghana.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Experience in managing soil laboratory operations 
•    Experience in soil sample analyses or statistical analyses in an agricultural laboratory
•    Experience in developing advisory/recommendations to sample analysis 
•    Experience in developing learning materials and/or standard operating procedures for soil labs
•    Experience in capacity building and training
•    Adequate evidence of technical understanding of soil sampling procedures 
•    Experience in soil laboratory operations and soil analysis.
•    Good writing, presentation and communication skills