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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The FAO Investment Centre (CFI) provides investment and finance solutions that lead to more efficient, sustainable, inclusive and resilient agrifood systems. Working in over 120 countries, the Centre provides a full suite of investment and finance support to FAO Members. It partners with governments, international and national financing institutions, the private sector and farmers, research institutions and academia to improve the quality and quantity of agrifood investment. The Centre's four main areas of work include support to strategic investment planning and policy, public investment, private investment and innovative finance. These are complemented by the knowledge for investment and capacity development for investment programmes that serve to share knowledge, learn and build capacities at country level. For additional information on the FAO Investment Centre, its activities, partners and the organizational structure, please visit the followinglink.

The position is located in the Latin America and the Caribbean Service (CFIF) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

The Forestry Officer reports to the Chief, Latin America and the Caribbean Service (CFIF) of the FAO Investment Centre (CFI).

Technical Focus

Formulation, implementation support and evaluation of investment and finance support solutions (projects and programmes) in forest landscape management and restoration and sustainable forest management in the context of food security, agriculture, rural development, climate change and natural resource management and inclusive markets, as well as strategic and policy work, with a focus on biological diversity and ecosystem services, related institutions, and access to markets for forest products, particularly sustainable wood and non-timber forest products, and ecosystem services, by forest dwellers and local communities.

Key Results

Provision of technical expertise and capacity development for (i) the design of investment operations, in collaboration with country stakeholders and cooperating partners, to mobilize resources for Food Security, Nutrition and Rural Development (FSNARD), Natural Resources Management (NRM) and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (CCM/A); and (ii) implementation support and evaluation of investment operations, in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

  • Participates in and eventually leads multidisciplinary teams to assist governments in the identification and preparation of investment and finance support solutions in the fields of forestry and sustainable forest management in the context of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and processing, and participates in pre-appraisal and appraisal missions.

  • Participates in and eventually leads multidisciplinary teams for the implementation support and the preparation of final evaluation of investment and finance support solutions in the forestry and natural resources management sector.

  • Provides technical expertise in the areas of forestry and sustainable forest management in the context of food security, agriculture, rural development, climate resilience, natural resource management and agro-processing studies and strategies, in the formulation of national sector and/or sub-sector investment plans and programmes.

  • Supports sustainable forest management and development, involving local dwellers and communities, producers, their organizations, other private sector actors, civil society organizations and government.

  • Formulates and delivers capacity development strategies and activities in the areas of forestry and sustainable forest management in the context of food security, agriculture, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment support to government staff, and non-state actors and private sector organizations.

  • Prepares reports in accordance with FAO, governments and financing partners' requirements.

  • Provides support in task organization, selection of consultants, preparation of terms of reference and in ensuring the quality of outputs.

  • Promotes international cooperation and collaboration leading to new investment opportunities and cooperative agreements, advocates best practices and effective policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international meetings.

  • Establishes, promotes and maintains relationships with relevant FAO Technical Units andDecentralized Offices to ensure best synergies between investment, policy and innovation work in support to Members.

  • Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

  • Provides guidance and advice to colleagues and junior staff.



Specific Functions

  • Engages with concerned units of the Forestry Division (NFO) to ensure FAO technical knowledge is captured in investment work as appropriate and inform on investment support activities in the field of forestry.

  • Provides contributions to forest sector strategies, plans and operations for their investment implications, technical and environmental feasibility and compliance with national policies and priorities.

  • Assesses the constraints and opportunities for enhancing sustainable production of forests products and services, especially to improve the livelihoods of the rural poor.

  • Participates in, and eventually leads, the design of forestry related activities and components of investment operations, including systems of implementation support and monitoring and evaluation of the impacts of forest sector development projects.

  • Provides technical expertise on economic and financial instruments to support sustainable sector development.

  • Assesses the budget and defines the technical parameters for sustainable forest development projects and models for financial and economic analysis.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in tropical and subtropical forest science, forest economics, or a closely related field.

  • Seven years of relevant experience in planning and implementing forest resources management and sustainable development projects and programmes, including experience in the formulation and/or implementation of forest and agroforestry, forest landscape restoration, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment operations in developing countries and/or countries in transition.

  • Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

  • Results Focus

  • Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Building Effective Relationships

  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable.

  • Extent and relevance of experience in major technical fields related to forest resources management, analysing forestry and related issues, biodiversity conservation, natural resources management and climate change in developing countries and countries in transition.

  • Extent and relevance of experience in participating in multidisciplinary teams for the preparation of strategies and sector studies as well as formulation, implementation support or evaluation of forestry, rural development, natural resource management and agro-processing investment and finance support initiatives, with a focus on sustainable forest management and conservation.

  • Extent and relevance of experience in investment design, implementation support and evaluation procedures of FAO's main development partners, in particular the World Bank (WB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and other International Financing Institutions (IFIs) partners.

  • Knowledge of the context as well as working experience with International Financing Institutions (IFIs) and bilateral development partners and institutions, particularly in Latin-American and the Caribbean.

  • Extent of experience in capacity development for the design and implementation of forest and forest landscape conservation and restoration, agriculture, rural development, sustainable natural resource management and agro-processing investments.

  • Demonstrated experience in dealing with government officials, development partners and other country stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated capacity to write technical reports in English.

  • Working knowledge (proficiency- level C) of Spanish will be an asset.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
  • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protection
FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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