{"id":81063,"date":"2021-11-25T20:17:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T20:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plopandrei.com\/?p=81063"},"modified":"2021-11-25T20:17:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T20:17:13","slug":"forestry-officer-climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation-job-in-rome-italy-food-and-agriculture-organization-of-the-united-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cvnextjob.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/25\/forestry-officer-climate-change-adaptation-and-mitigation-job-in-rome-italy-food-and-agriculture-organization-of-the-united-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Forestry Officer (Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation) job in #Rome, #Italy\/ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Forestry Officer (Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Job Posting<\/span><\/h2>\n

:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>23\/Nov\/2021<\/span><\/div>\n

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Closure Date<\/span><\/h2>\n

:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>20\/Dec\/2021, 12:59:00 AM<\/span><\/div>\n

Organizational Unit<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>NFO<\/span><\/div>\n
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Job Type<\/span><\/h2>\n

:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Staff position<\/span><\/div>\n

Type of Requisition<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Professional<\/span><\/div>\n
Grade Level<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>P-4<\/span><\/div>\n
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Primary Location<\/span><\/h2>\n

:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Italy-Rome<\/span><\/div>\n

Duration<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Fixed term: 2 years with possibility of extension<\/span><\/div>\n
Post Number<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>0610046<\/span><\/div>\n
CCOG Code<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>1H06<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u2022 FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
\n\u2022 FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u2022 FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Organizational Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO\u2019s Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, a Better environment and a Better life, leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n

The Forestry Division leads FAO’s work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with member countries, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues, and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world’s forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products.<\/p>\n

The post is located in the Climate Change and Resilience Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.<\/p>\n

Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Forestry Officer (Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation) reports to \u00a0the Senior Forestry Officer\/Team Leader of the Climate Change and Resilience Team of the Forestry Division. S\/he will work closely with members of the Team and Division, the Decentralized Offices, other relevant FAO units and international forestry experts.<\/p>\n

Technical Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forests and Climate Change.<\/p>\n

Key Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation Divisional programmes, projects, products and services in accordance with Divisional objectives.<\/p>\n

Key Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams, leads and\/or participates on Organization-wide, cross-Divisional committees, project teams, and working groups and\/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and\/or international technical policy \u00a0and standard setting bodies.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases etc. to support the planning, implementation\/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and\/or services.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and\/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports\/publications, and\/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical\/policy\/ specialist\/advice and expertise.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices and provides technical backstopping to field projects.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality \/ effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within member countries such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Promotes international cooperation\/advocates best practices, increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international\/intergovernmental meetings.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.<\/p>\n

Specific Functions<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Coordinates FAO’s work on forests and climate change adaptation, resilience and mitigation (the latter in close collaboration with the REDD+ team).<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Provides technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of Forestry Division programmes, projects, products and services focused on climate change adaptation and resilience in accordance with Forestry Division objectives, the FAO Strategic Framework and Programme Priority Areas (BE1 ‘ Climate and BL5 ‘ Resilience).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Designs, plans and implements normative activities on forests and climate change, including on ways to achieve adaptation-mitigation synergies, and develops guidelines, best practices and training materials.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Provides technical and policy advice and supports capacity development of FAO member countries on integrating forests and trees in their national climate strategies and plans (e.g. Nationally Determined Contributions, National Adaptation Plans), and makes available relevant technical and informational materials.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Works with diverse stakeholders at global, national and subnational levels to advance ecosystem-based adaptation approaches.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Plans, designs and implements forests and climate change adaptation-mitigation projects and activities in member countries, including project formulation, resource mobilization, and technical backstopping.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Coordinates with all relevant FAO technical Divisions, Offices and Centres and Decentralized Offices to plan and implement activities related to climate change adaptation and resilience, with strong links to mitigation.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Performs other duties as required.<\/p>\n

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minimum Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Advanced university degree in forestry, natural resources or a closely related field.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Seven years of relevant experience in the field of forest resources management and climate change, which includes international experience and working experience in developing countries and\/or countries in transition.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)<\/p>\n

Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Results Focus<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Teamwork<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Communication<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Building Effective Relationships<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n

Technical\/Functional Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Extent and relevance of experience and technical knowledge on the links between forests and climate change, including those related to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Extent and relevance of experience in analyzing forests and adaptation\/resilience and mitigation issues<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrated ability to manage projects, budgets and human resources efficiently<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span>FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GENERAL INFORMATION<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n