Medical Entomologist(P3)

Job Description - Medical Entomologist (P3) (2024/0423 (245370))

Organization

NAFA-Insect Pest Control Section

Primary Location

Job Posting

2025-03-03, 7:13:09 AM

Closing Date

2025-03-17, 10:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 12

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture assists Member States in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture.

Main Purpose

As a member of a team led by the Head of the Insect Pest Control Section, the Medical Entomologist provides expertise and services in the field of human disease vectors in the context of helping Member States in the planning and application of area-wide pest management (AW-IPM) programmes integrating the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) and related technologies with other suppression methods.

Role

The Medical Entomologist is responsible for:

1. Providing managerial and technical advice to FAO and IAEA Member States in support of SIT planning and its integration with other insect pest control methods.
2. Providing technical technology transfer and management support to Technical Cooperation projects on human disease vectors.
3. Managing and technically guiding coordinated research projects to develop solutions to technical obstacles in field programmes.
4. Contributing to policy development, priority setting, and training materials in this field.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The Medical Entomologist will:

1. Provide technical and strategic advice to Member States through feasibility studies, economic assessments, and the design and technical support of area-wide field projects.
2. Transfer technology and develop technical capacity by organizing and lecturing at training courses and workshops.
3. Contribute to policy development and regulatory activities through analytical studies and benefit-cost assessments.
4. Ensure visibility and impact of activities by disseminating data through public information channels and preparing technical manuals.
5. Plan, manage, implement, and evaluate coordinated research projects aimed at improving SIT application.
6. Act as the focal point for all delegated projects/activities ensuring efficient utilization of resources.

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results and supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes work in support of team or Section’s priorities.

Required Expertise

Function: Disease Vectors Insect Pest Control

A thorough technical and entomological knowledge of insect behaviour, quality management, genetics and radiation for the application of genetic methods.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree in medical entomology, biology or related field with emphasis on entomology.

• Advanced degree in medical entomology or related field is an asset.
• Minimum five years of applied experience in SIT and related techniques.
• Experience in international settings is a strong asset.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams in insect pest control projects.
• Awareness of relevant FAO and IAEA mechanisms.
• Practical field experience in transferring SIT technologies.
• Proven ability to manage operational human disease vector programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and evaluate sterile mosquito releases.
• Proven record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in editing and publishing technical documents.

Excellent command of English is required. Knowledge of other IAEA languages is an asset.

Evaluation process

• Evaluation will be based on the information submitted according to selection criteria.
• Candidates may be subject to reference and background checks.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy.
• The IAEA retains discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy.