Peatlands and Climate Change Specialist

3 settimane fa

Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

Job Posting: 16/Dec/2024

Closure Date: 06/Jan/2025, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFO

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Assignments up to 11 months

Post Number: N/A

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 person 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
- FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations._

**Organizational Setting**

The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with member countries, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world's forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products.

The Forestry Division coordinates FAO's work on peatlands. Since 2011, FAO supports countries through global work as well as a developing portfolio of projects in advancing sustainable peatland and mangrove management for climate and biodiversity goals.

The post is located in the Forests and Climate Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

**Reporting Lines**

The Consultant reports to the Forestry Officer (Peatlands and high-carbon ecosystems), under the overall guidance of the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forests and Climate Team. S/he will work closely with members of the team and the Division, Decentralized Offices and other relevant FAO units.

**Technical Focus**

Technical support, capacity development and policy guidance related to high-carbon ecosystems, especially peatlands.

**Tasks and responsibilities**
- Provides technical and project management support to FAO's growing portfolio of projects related to peatland conservation, sustainable management, restoration and monitoring in developing countries and regions including the Congo Basin, East Africa, Indonesia, and others.
- Contributes technical advice and liaises with global partner organizations and partnership networks such as the Global Peatlands Initiative.
- Assists peatland countries by providing science-based information for measuring and reporting to international agreements and goals.
- Supports programme development related to peatland conservation, management, and restoration, including formulation of project documents.
- Supports stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and outreach related to products and the technical work areas.
- Contributes to the Forestry Division's work on peatland and restoration monitoring and climate action (adaptation and mitigation).
- Organizes meetings, workshops, conferences and other events, summarizing and reporting results
- Coordinates diverse stakeholder groups ensuring timely and effective delivery of project activities and outputs related to peatlands.
- Contributes to internal and external project communications including the development of related knowledge products.
- Contributes to regular internal and external project reports.
- Performs other duties as needed.

**CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING**

**Minimum Requirements**
- Advanced university degree in rural livelihoods, climate policy, natural resources management, wetlands, forests, land use, soils or a related field.
- Relevant experience (at least 1 year for a category C, 5 years for a category B or 10 years for category A) in forest or other land use management or monitoring, including of peatlands, mangroves, or other high-carbon ecosystems.
- Relevant experience in project management and implementation.
- Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

**FAO Core Competencies**
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationship

  • Climate Change and Biodiversity Expert

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations A tempo pieno

    **About the Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations**The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.We work in over 130 countries worldwide, from disaster relief to helping the world's...

  • PhD Researcher in Sustainable Development and Climate Change

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Zuhause In Duesseldorf A tempo pieno

    Company Overview:Zuhause In Duesseldorf is a prestigious organization offering a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of Sustainable Development and Climate Change. Salary:The estimated annual salary for this position is €45,000 - €55,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Job Description:We are seeking a...

  • Fishery Resources Officer

    4 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Job Posting: 03/Sep/2024 Closure Date: 01/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: NFI Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 0114219 CCOG Code: 1H05 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Development and Climate Change

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Zuhause In Duesseldorf A tempo pieno

    Company Overview">Zuhause In Duesseldorf is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing knowledge in sustainable development and climate change.Salary">The estimated annual salary for this position is €45,000-€60,000, depending on qualifications and experience.Job Description">We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join...

  • Senior Technical Officer

    4 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations A tempo pieno

    Organizational Setting The Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) works to ensure that countries and stakeholders respond to the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. OCB provides a cross organizational coordination role on issues related to climate change, biodiversity and the environment and...

  • Climate Change Sustainability Expert

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Prometeia A tempo pieno

    Job DescriptionAt Prometeia, we're seeking a highly skilled Climate Change Sustainability Expert to join our dynamic team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone eager to contribute to innovative consulting projects and make a meaningful impact in the field of Enterprise Risk Management.Key Responsibilities:Analyze regulatory environments and...

  • Director, Climate

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia World Food Programme A tempo pieno

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate...

  • Behaviour Change and Demand Creation Specialist

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia World Food Programme A tempo pieno

    About the RoleWe are seeking a Behaviour Change and Demand Creation Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will report to the Chief of Nutrition and coordinate across relevant units/teams at CO/RBx level.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of behaviour change strategies and related interventionsCollaborate with WFP units and teams to...

  • Junior Consultant

    3 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia KPMG A tempo pieno

    **Junior Consultant - Sustainability & Climate Change Services** - The chance to build a better future is right in front of you_ **_Do Work That Matters - Il tuo ruolo e le tue responsabilità_** Vuoi fare un lavoro che sia davvero significativo e di impatto? In KPMG avrai l’opportunità di aiutare i clienti, la società, le colleghe e i colleghi ad...

  • Internship - Climate Change

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Italia Medici Senza Frontiere Italia A tempo pieno

    Panoramica: **_ Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF)_**_ è un’organizzazione medico-umanitaria indipendente, fondata nel 1971 da un gruppo di medici e giornalisti. MSF presta la sua opera di soccorso in tutto il mondo, alle popolazioni colpite da conflitti, epidemie, catastrofi naturali o escluse dall’assistenza sanitaria. Al momento ci sono progetti in corso...

  • Ecological Sustainability Specialist

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations A tempo pieno

    About the RoleThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a highly skilled Ecological Sustainability Specialist to join its Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB). This role will play a crucial part in ensuring that countries and stakeholders effectively respond to the challenges of climate change,...

  • Director, Climate

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia World Food Programme A tempo pieno

    Director, Climate & Resilience Service (D1) Director, Climate & Resilience Service (D1) Locations: Rome, Italy Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: JR106725 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 November 2024 - 23:59 - GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle...

  • Unpaid Volunteer

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia Blockchain & Climate Institute A tempo pieno

    **Role Title**:Economists / Econometricians / Research Officers **Role Nature**:Voluntary **Location**:Rome, Italy **(**Home-based) **Responsibilities**: - Providing economic/econometric analyses to support research projects across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, carbon trading, natural resource management, and biodiversity and...

  • Director, Climate

    2 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia World Food Programme A tempo pieno

    Director, Climate & Resilience Service (D1) Director, Climate & Resilience Service (D1) Locations: Rome, Italy Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job Requisition ID: JR106725 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 November 2024 - 23:59 - GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the...

  • Deloitte Climate and Sustainability

    7 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia CLA Consulting A tempo pieno

    Deloitte Climate and Sustainability (DCS) - ESG Governance & Strategy - Manager - Hybrid-work - Roma/Milano *** *** **Deloitte Climate and Sustainability (DCS) - ESG Governance & Strategy - Manage** -** **Milano/Roma** **#YourRole**:*** **Il **Manager** in Deloitte ricopre un **ruolo strategico**: oltre a **guidare un team**, condividendo il suo know-how...

  • Consultant, Climate

    3 giorni fa

    Roma, Italia Boston Consulting Group A tempo pieno

    Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building...

  • Specialista Vendita Cambio Valuta Roma

    3 settimane fa

    Roma, Lazio, Italia Best And Fast Change A tempo pieno

    Descrizione del Lavoro">I nostri punti vendita a Roma sono alla ricerca di 5 specialisti in vendita cambio valuta. Questo ruolo offre l'opportunità di lavorare in un ambiente dinamico e di crescere professionalmente.Salario">Il salario offerto è compreso tra €1.500,00 e €1.600,00 al mese lordi, con il contratto del commercio IV livello.Requisiti...

  • Internship - Business Innovation and Change Unit

    3 mesi fa

    Roma, Italia World Food Programme A tempo pieno

    DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 15 November 2024-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate...

  • Environmental Externalities Specialist

    4 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia FAO A tempo pieno

    Job Posting: 09/Dec/2024 Closure Date: 20/Jan/2025, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: ESA - Agrifood Economics and Policy Division Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level: N/A Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Up to 11 months (renewable) Post Number: N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE:...

  • Biodiversity Specialist

    4 settimane fa

    Roma, Italia Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations A tempo pieno

    Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to More efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for Better production, Better nutrition, a Better environment and a Better life,...