Forestry Officer (Mountain Partnership Secretariat) Lazio

Forestry Officer (Mountain Partnership Secretariat)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Forestry Officer (Mountain Partnership Secretariat) (2500299) Job PostingDate Posted: 28/Jan/2025

Closure Date: 18/Feb/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFO

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension

Post Number: 1058932

CCOG Code: 1H06

FAO's Commitment:

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 Members, and persons 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 FAO's values.

Organizational Setting The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management. FAO hosts the Secretariat of the Mountain Partnership (MP) which is a United Nations voluntary alliance committed to sustainable mountain development.

Reporting Lines The Forestry Officer reports to the Senior Forestry Officer/MPS Coordinator, NFO.

Technical Focus The Forestry Officer supervises the implementation of the MPS annual work plan and promotes international cooperation for sustainable mountain development.

Key Functions Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams. Develops technical, analytical, monitoring, and reporting frameworks. Designs and conducts research and data collection activities. Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance. Collaborates in capacity development and knowledge sharing activities. Promotes international cooperation and provides technical expertise. Participates in resource mobilization activities. Specific Functions Advocates for the sustainable mountain development agenda. Provides technical input at international meetings. Plans and coordinates communication and outreach activities. Leads knowledge management activities of the MP. Supports resource mobilization efforts. Contributes to project proposal formulation. Liaises with other FAO units for integration of the mountain agenda. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Advanced university degree in geography, agriculture, forestry, social sciences or related field. Seven years of relevant experience in advocacy, sustainable mountain development, or related fields. Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another FAO official language. Technical/Functional Skills Work experience in multiple locations or areas of work. Knowledge of the global mountain agenda and Sustainable Mountain Development. Experience in supporting international partnerships and UN processes. Ability to mobilize resources. HOW TO APPLY To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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