Senior Natural Resources Officer Lazio

Senior Natural Resources Officer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Senior Natural Resources Officer (2500552)

Job PostingDate: 21/Feb/2025

Closure Date14/Mar/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: OCB

Job TypeStaff position

Type of Requisition: Professional Project

Primary LocationItaly-Rome

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

Post Number: 2010613

CCOG Code: 1R

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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. FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, 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. FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.

Organizational SettingThe Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) provides a cross-organizational coordination role on the climate change, biodiversity and environmental agendas.

OCB assists FAO Members in their responses to food insecurity, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

FAO is one of the top GEF partner implementing agencies worldwide, with a portfolio of more than 400 projects valued at more than USD 1. 9 billion.

Reporting LinesThe Senior Natural Resources Officer reports to the Deputy Director, OCB.

Technical FocusLeadership of the FSIP supporting global and national level action for implementing the Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Key ResultsLeadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of divisional programmes of work, projects, products and services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key FunctionsPlans, manages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams. Analyses global and country-specific requirements and relevant technical issues. Implements and monitors programmes of work. Conducts, designs and oversees research and analytical activities. Provides technical and policy advice to Members. Leads and/or collaborates in capacity development and knowledge sharing activities. Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences. Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities. Specific FunctionsLeads planning, organization and implementation of FAO's responsibilities at global level under the GEF Food Systems Integrated Programme (FSIP). Ensures overall coherence in the FSIP. Manages and coordinates the specialized team of the FAO Global Coordination Project (GCP) of the FSIP. Coordinates required inter-divisional technical support within FAO. Liaises with relevant regional, subregional and country offices. Coordinates key institutional engagements. Ensures strong coordination with the GEF Secretariat. Coordinates monitoring and reporting under the GCP. Prepares and follows up programme budget and expenditures. Organizes and leads country missions as necessary. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGAdvanced university degree in natural resources, agriculture, economics or a related field. Ten years of relevant experience in promoting integrated approaches for sustainable and resilient food systems. Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language. Results Focus, Leading, Engaging and Empowering, Communication, Partnering and Advocating, Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement, Strategic Thinking. Technical/Functional SkillsWork experience in more than one location or area of work. Knowledge of the multilateral environmental and climate negotiations. Experience with environmental vertical funds. Experience in building and managing teams and partnerships. Ability to design, implement and monitor projects. Results-based management and budgeting capabilities. Ability to mobilize resources from multiple partners. Experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses. FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills.

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