Forestry Specialist

Organizational Setting

The objective of the project “Reversing Desertification Process in Susceptible Areas of Brazil: Sustainable Agroforestry Practices and Biodiversity Conservation (REDESER) is to interrupt and reverse the desertification process through actions to address the increasingly strong causes of soil degradation and biodiversity loss in Areas Susceptible to Desertification (ASD) with focused actions,  but not restricted to the areas of the States of Bahia, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará and Alagoas.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil – Programme.

Technical Focus

The Project's actions are structured in five complementary components, namely:
1) Promote the Integrated Management of Natural Resources in productive landscapes of ASD; 2) Promote multiple-use forest management through the adoption and expansion of Sustainable Forest Management among family farmers in ASD; 3) Forest and Landscape Restoration, in order to contribute to the economies of communities and the maintenance of biodiversity; 4) Knowledge Management, capacity development and awareness aimed at communities and institutions involved in environmental licensing processes; 5) Coordination with other institutions, monitoring and evaluation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

•    Gather and systematize information on forest management and restoration actions, projects, and programs of the REDESER Project and other partners in the project regions.
•    Analyze information on forest management and restoration initiatives in the project area, assessing their impact on the goals and expected outcomes of the REDESER Project.
•    Identify potential synergistic actions related to Component 3.
•    Support the technical team in the preparation of the final project document within the scope of Component 3.
•    Support the development of contents, facilitation of training workshops, and production of audiovisual materials for the capacity building of technicians from OEMAs and INCRAs in the Caatinga Biome regarding the implementation of CONAMA Resolution No. 507/2024, related to sustainable forest management plans for timber purposes in the Caatinga.

FAO Standards and guidelines:

•    Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
•    All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en  
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia   
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en 
FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en 
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm 
FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en    
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff). 
•    Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING: 

Minimum Requirements  

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry Engineering or related fields.
•    At least 8 years of experience in projects/activities related to forest management and landscape restoration in the Caatinga biome.
•    Working knowledge (level C) of English and Portuguese. 
•    National of Brazil or resident of the country with valid work permit.

 FAO Core Competencies 

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Availability for fieldwork and travel.
•    Experience in planning and coordination/execution of training processes in the areas related to this Call for Expressions of Interest.
•    Experience in environmental projects and integrated natural resource management.
•    Work experience in the Brazilian Northeast, especially in the Caatinga Biome.
•    Experience in international cooperation projects.
•    Experience in producing educational materials.
•    Knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to forest management in the Caatinga, especially CONAMA Resolution No. 507/2024.
•    Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.