Forestry Officer (International Policy and Governance)

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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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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 Forestry Division (NFO) 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 Members, 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.
The position is located at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, specifically in the FAO Governing Bodies and Global Processes Team of the Forestry Division (NFO), which serves as the Secretariat of the Committee on Forestry (COFO) and coordinates FAO’s contribution to the international arrangement on forests, including the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), the implementation of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 (UNSPF) and its six Global Forest Goals (GFGs), and coordinates the planning of biennial session of the FAO’s six Regional Forestry Commissions.

Reporting Lines

The Forestry Officer (International Policy and Governance) reports to the Senior Forestry Officer/Secretary of the Committee on Forestry (COFO), Team Leader of the FAO Governing Bodies and Global Processes Team, NFO.

Technical Focus

Support to policy dialogue and international forest policy development, including through the implementation of the UNSPF and other forest-related global commitments and the collaboration with the Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF).

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions

• Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
• Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages.
• Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other Divisions/Offices/Centres on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials, on-line tools.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.
• Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions

• Provides technical support to international forest-related policy dialogues at all levels to enhance the implementation of UNSPF and the achievement of the global forest-related goals, through the work of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), the Regional Forestry Commissions (RFCs) and other relevant global and regional processes.
• Provides technical, coordinative and other support to the work of the CPF Chair.
• Provides policy advice, drafts and reviews policy briefs, documents, reports and knowledge products related to international forest policy, and, inter alia, cross-sectorial policies related to forests, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other multilaterally agreed forest-related goas and objectives, in the context of CPF, and develops knowledge and communication products related to the work of CPF, including through the inputs to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
• Supports the development of CPF workplan and joint initiatives in partnership with other CPF Members.
• Engages in resource mobilization to enhance the work of CPF and the implementation of the joint initiatives.
• Liaises and coordinates with partners including CPF Members and the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat, to foster collaboration and coordination of the work of CPF in order to strengthen partnership within CPF, its in-country relevance; and to foster, strengthen and manage strategic partnerships with relevant institutions to enhance the implementation of UNSPF.
• Provides advise and technical input to the CPF’s participation in high-level policy dialogues with the Members, donors, civil society and private sector on forest related issues.
• Provides substantive inputs to CPF-led implementation of the outcomes of the Mid-term Review of the International Arrangement on Forests (IAF) and other relevant commitments.
• Supervises consultants and contracts; manages administrative processes related to activities in his/her area of work.
• Performs other duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in international relations, natural resources, forestry or a related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in international forest or environmental policy.
• Working knowledge (full 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.
• Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in research and policy-level analysis, networking and partnership building and knowledge of global processes, such as the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and other related processes, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), HLPF, etc.
• Extent and relevance of experience in development and working within UN and/or non-UN partnerships and programmes.
• Depth of familiarity with international forest policy, including UNSPF.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the analysis and formulation of policy and knowledge products related to forestry.
• Ability to analyse complex forest policy related issues from a policy, social and environmental point of view.

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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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• 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

• 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/
• 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
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