Overview
The Senior National Forest Inventory Expert will contribute to the MERANTI project by enhancing forest and tree-resource data accuracy, availability, transparency, and timeliness in Indonesia.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the MERANTI project workplan, including technical input to the NFI field implementation plan and operational procedures.
- Conduct a systematic review of existing databases and botanical sources on tree and woody species and compile data into a comprehensive digital species database.
- Provide technical support on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) manuals for all major NFI stages.
- Contribute to the development of allometric models for biomass estimation of non-tree woody species.
- Provide technical input and support to update metadata for the NFI 2.0, ensuring its integration into the FAO Forest Assessment and Monitoring (FAM) catalogue.
- Provide expert support for training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building events.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in Forest Monitoring and National Forest Inventories, including technical advisory support to countries.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work, preferably including tropical forest ecosystems and international forest monitoring initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting national institutions on issues related to forest and land monitoring and NFIs.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Forestry, Climate Change, Natural Resources Management or a closely related field.
