Agroforestry Specialist

Reporting Lines

The consultants/subscribers will report to the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forestry and Livelihoods Team with direct supervision of the Forestry Officer, Agroforestry.

Technical Focus

The assignments will support the Forestry Division in the implementation of its normative work, projects, and other activities on agroforestry at global, regional, and national levels in the following areas:

• Planning and design of agroforestry systems
• Development of agroforestry-related policies and strategies
• Knowledge products and capacity development materials

Key Responsibilities

The specialist(s) will support the work on agroforestry by:

• Coordinating publications, including an agroforestry monitoring study, Farmer Field School Agroforestry facilitation guidance, an agroforestry business case handbook, etc.
• Gathering, analyzing, and reviewing latest scientific and other relevant information, including best practices and case studies
• Writing syntheses of the above-mentioned analyses for upcoming publications, including graphs, tables, and other data-visualization material
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, guidelines, and other publications
• Supporting the development and delivery of capacity building and training materials
• Contributing to the coordination, implementation, and management of current projects and other activities in accordance with FAO and donor rules, procedures, and systems
• Assisting with the development of new projects/programmes in accordance with FAO and donor rules, procedures, and systems
• Contributing to the organization of regional and/or global events

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resources, biological and environmental sciences, rural development, or related fields
• Two to four years of relevant experience for Consultants Category C, at least five years for Consultants Category B, and at least 10 years for Consultants Category A on issues related to the planning, design, and management of agroforestry systems, agroforestry policy, and/or capacity development
• Working knowledge (level C) of English

FAO Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

The selection process will consider:

• Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) as an advantage
• Work experience in different parts of the world, particularly in developing countries and countries with economies in transition
• Extent of relevant work experience on the planning, design, and management of agroforestry systems; development and implementation of agroforestry policies and strategies; agroforestry-related capacity development
• Experience in writing technical, scientific, and policy documents in English
• Experience in operations support, i.e., technical and financial reporting
• Familiarity with FAO activities, policies, and procedures as an asset