Forestry Officer (Open Foris)

Overview

The Forestry Officer (Open Foris) is responsible for leading the Open Foris initiative within the Forestry Division, ensuring technical linkages and supporting the development and implementation of divisional programmes.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinates the development and application of the Open Foris initiative.
• Coordinates and implements innovative approaches for technology transfer and capacity development.
• Supports documentation and reporting of the initiative.
• Supports resource mobilization efforts for the Open Foris initiative.
• Fosters collaboration across technical solutions and ensures cross-divisional collaboration.
• Ensures linkage between the Open Foris initiative and thematic priorities.
• Supports technical leadership on NFMS, ETF, and MRV and the deployment of Open Foris.
• Elevates communications on the Open Foris initiative internally and externally.
• Performs any other duties, as required.

Experience Requirements

• Seven years of relevant experience in forest and land management or monitoring, or a related field.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Depth of knowledge of innovative forest monitoring.
• Extent and relevance of experience in NFMS, ETF, and MRV.
• Extent and relevance of experience in country support on forest monitoring and reporting and the development and delivery of innovative approaches to technology transfer and capacity development.
• Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition.
• Ability to mobilize resources.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in forestry, natural resource management or a related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: 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).

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Contract Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

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