Senior Natural Resources Officer Lazio

Senior Natural Resources Officer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Senior Natural Resources Officer (2500552) Job Posting Date: 21/Feb/2025 Closure Date 21/Mar/2025, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OCB Job Type Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Project Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device. • 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. • 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. Organizational Setting The 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 towards the interlinked challenges of food insecurity, climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Reporting Lines The Senior Natural Resources Officer reports to the Deputy Director, OCB. Technical Focus Leadership of the FSIP supporting global and national level action for implementing the Multilateral Environmental Agreements. Key Results Leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of divisional programmes of work, projects, products and services. Key Functions Plans, 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 collaborates in capacity development and knowledge sharing activities. Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences. Leads resource mobilization activities. Specific Functions Leads 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. Facilitates and coordinates required inter-divisional technical support within FAO. Liaises and coordinates with relevant regional, subregional and country offices. Coordinates and oversees key institutional engagements. Coordinates interactions with the UNFCCC Secretariat. Ensures strong coordination with the GEF Secretariat. Coordinates the 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 FOLLOWING Advanced 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 Skills Work experience in more than one location or area of work. Demonstrated knowledge of multilateral environmental and climate negotiations. Demonstrated experience of working with environmental vertical funds. Experience in building and managing teams. Demonstrated ability to design, implement and monitor projects. Demonstrated results-based management and budgeting capabilities. Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources from multiple partners. Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings. 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. • FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. 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. • Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile. • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. • Incomplete applications will not be considered. • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. • We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. J-18808-Ljbffr