Determine the methodology for sampling design, soil survey, and soil classification (e.g., World Reference Base) in collaboration with FAO Headquarters (Land and Water Division – NSL);
Prepare work plan for soil survey and sampling;
Conduct traditional soil classification during fieldwork and at the office;
Oversee the laboratory processing, analyses, review, and validation of soil samples collected during the soil survey;
Evaluate, validate, and prepare soil profile data for the creation of a soil batabase with support of the national incumbent on Digital Soil Mapping (DSM);
Provide consultation on the GIS-based methodology for soil sampling in collaboration with the national consultant on DSM and FAO Headquarters;
Validate the digital soil map outputs derived from soil properties on test sites;
Participate in the preparation of soil suitability maps at national and regional levels for selected agricultural crops.
Guide the implementation of training program for fieldwork and laboratory analysis, including training on surveying preselected areas and collecting representative soil profiles;
Conduct annual progress meetings with the team;
Support laboratory training;
Xüsusi tələblər
Advanced university degree in agricultural sciences, soil science or related field and focus soil mapping, soil surveys and soil classification
Minimum 10 years of experience in soil surveys, soil classification and soil mapping
Working knowledge (level C) of English
National of Azerbaijan or resident of the country with valid work permit