Forest Economics Specialist

Overview

The role involves providing technical assistance and support for sustainable forest product value chain development, financing mechanisms, and investment models within FAO's Forestry Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on sustainable forest product value chain development, analysis, and financing schemes.
• Support the design and structuring of financing mechanisms and investment models.
• Support the design of institutional settings for monitoring and reporting.
• Develop approaches and tools to assess, monitor, and promote forest value chain interventions.
• Research and summarize relevant data sources, organizations, and studies.
• Prepare materials and events to increase visibility.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Organize and conduct online and in-person consultations.
• Plan and develop capacity building tools and activities.
• Provide direct support to countries through capacity building and mentoring.
• Contribute to the design and formulation of project proposals.

Required Experience

At least 1 year (for Category C), 5 years (for Category B) or 10 years (for Category A) of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: Forest Economics, Forest Policy, Forestry Statistics, Sustainable Development, Agribusiness, Value Chain Analysis, Knowledge Management, Sustainable Forest Management, or related areas at national or international level.

Qualifications

Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Innovation, International relations or another field relevant to the work of the Organization. In alternative, a first-level degree and two years of relevant experience may be considered. For PSA subscribers: University degree or a specific technical specialization in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Innovation, International relations or another field relevant to the work of the Organization.

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