FAO recruits 01 Natural Resources Officer (Forestry And Climate)

FAO

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Job Description: 2102105 Natural Resources Officer (Forestry And Climate)
Closure Date: 13/Aug/2021, 11:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: SFEJob Type: Staff positionType of Requisition: ProfessionalGrade Level: N/APrimary Location: Ethiopia-Addis AbabaDuration: Fixed term: 2 years with possibility of extensionPost Number: 1076981CCOG Code: 1R
• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.
Organizational SettingFAO’s Subregional Office for Eastern Africa is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing subregional food, agriculture and rural development priorities. It develops and maintains relations with subregion-wide institutions including Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Subregional Office is a subsidiary of FAO’s Regional Office for SFE.
Reporting LinesThe Natural Resources Officer reports to the Land and Water Officer, SFE.
Technical FocusForestry and climate.
Key ResultsResearch, technical analysis, and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products, and services.
Key Functions• Researches and analyzes 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 on multi-disciplinary teams, and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other departments and agencies 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 member countries 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 Corporate strategy.
Specific Functions • Provides technical expertise in the areas of climate change, forestry and natural resources management to the SFE office and its related country offices;• Facilitates the effective formulation and implementation of projects in Eastern Africa on climate change, forestry and natural resources management; and• Facilitates the effective implementation of the Program of Work and Budget (PWB) and other approved initiatives.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements• Advanced university degree in natural resources with focus on environmental science, forestry or natural resource management, forest economics, forest engineering or other field related to natural resources• Five years of relevant experience in forestry development, natural resources management, climate change, forestry or Natural Resources Management in developing countries• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge 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• Demonstrated competency in establishing and maintaining partnerships and raising funds, and preferably funding from the Green Climate Fund and/or the Global Environment Facility • Extent and relevance of experience in the formulation and implementation of climate change and forestry management projects• Depth of familiarity with relevant software application techniques, and experience with one are all of the following disciplines: climate change; sustainable bioenergy development; natural resources management (NRM); water management; forestry management; land management and/or rural development • Extent and relevance of experience in the analysis and formulation of projects for sustainability improvement in NRM sector.
FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
GENERAL INFORMATIONExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of fundsFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICEA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm
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.
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;Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile;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;Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered;We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
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