Forestry Policy Specialist

2 settimane fa

Roma, Lazio, Italia FAO A tempo pieno
Job Title: Forestry Officer

FAO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Forestry Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to international forest-related policy dialogues at all levels, enhancing the implementation of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) and achieving global forest-related goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical support to international forest-related policy dialogues at all levels, including the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), Regional Forestry Commissions (RFCs), and other relevant global and regional processes.
  • Support the development of CPF workplan and joint initiatives in partnership with other CPF Members.
  • Engage in resource mobilization to enhance the work of CPF and the implementation of joint initiatives.
  • Liaise and coordinate with partners, including CPF Members and the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) Secretariat, to foster collaboration and coordination of the work of CPF.
  • Provide policy advice, drafts, and reviews policy briefs, documents, reports, and knowledge products related to international forest policy, including cross-sectorial policies related to forests, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and other multilaterally agreed forest-related goals and objectives.
Requirements:
  • Advanced university degree in international relations, natural resources, forestry, or a related field.
  • Five years of relevant experience in international forest or environmental policy.
  • Working knowledge (full proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Competencies:
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills:
  • Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
  • Extent and relevance of experience and knowledge in research and policy-level analysis, networking, and partnership building and knowledge of global processes, such as the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) and other related processes.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in development and working within UN and/or non-UN partnerships and programmes.
  • Depth of familiarity with international forest policy, including UNSPF.
  • Extent and relevance of experience in the analysis and formulation of policy and knowledge products related to forestry.
  • Ability to analyze complex forest policy-related issues from a policy, social, and environmental point of view.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All, and Integrity and Transparency.

Extension of fixed-term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances, and benefits, click on the following link: https://www.un.org/works/

Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

  • Dependency allowances
  • Rental subsidy
  • Education grant for children
  • Home leave travel
  • 30 working days of annual leave per year
  • Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
  • International health insurance; optional life insurance
  • Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

  • Elements of family-friendly policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Standards of conduct

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