Organizational Setting
The Forestry Division 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, 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. It is also responsible for promoting sustainable mountain development and watershed management.ย
The posts are located the Mountain Partnership Secretariat which is hosted in the FAO Forestry Division. The Secretariat acts as a networking and liaison point for members, connecting institutions and countries for activities in sustainable mountain development to ensure advancement of the mountain agenda at any level. It is also engaged in raising awareness globally about the importance of mountains and in advocating increased attention to sustainable mountain development. The Mountain Partnership Secretariat plays a facilitating role in helping members build and develop joint activities, mobilize resources, promote closer collaboration and achieve better results for sustainable mountain development.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the Mountain Partnership Project Coordinator and technical officers and the overall supervision of the Director, Forestry Division.
Technical Focusย
The incumbent(s) will provide technical assistance, plan and implement capacity development activities, and conduct research on sustainable mountain development, climate change and biodiversity conservation.
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Tasks and responsibilities
The Sustainable Mountain Development Specialist will:
โข ย ย Provide technical and policy assistance on Sustainable Mountain Developmentย
โข ย ย Support training sessions on ย vulnerability, climate change, biodiversity, agrobiodiversity and marketing.
โข ย ย Support project backstopping missionsย
โข ย ย Revise project documents
โข ย ย Draft project proposals
โข ย ย Plan, implement and develop mountain-related capacity development activities and tools
โข ย ย Conduct data collection and analytical research in the field of sustainable mountain development, climate change, and biodiversity conservation.
โข ย ย Support the implementation the Business Incubator and Accelerator for small scale producers
โข ย ย Support the implementation of the Mountain Partnership Products initiative
โข ย ย Support the implementation of the Fashion for Fragile Ecosystems initiative
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย Masterโs degree from recognised institutions or Bachelorโs degree plus two years of experience (for consultants) and a specific technical specialization (for PSA) in the fields of mountain and environmental sciences, agriculture, ecobiology, social and political sciences, environmental law, environmental engineering, sustainable management of natural resources, forestry, agriculture, food systemsโ policies, international studies, communications, journalism and/ or economics;
โข ย ย At least 1 year for level C and 5 years for level B of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: mountain issues, sustainable development, project management, policy advice on climate change and biodiversity, agribusiness, value chain analysis, food security and nutrition, indigenous peoplesโ issues, communications, knowledge management, advocacy, watershed management, data analysis, remote sensing and GIS;ย
โข ย ย Working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteriaย
โข ย ย University degree for PSA would be an asset.
โข ย ย Understanding of the sustainable mountain development framework and international processes
โข ย ย Good presentation and writing skillsย
โข ย ย Relevant and demonstrated experience in training and other capacity development activitiesย
โข ย ย Work experience in supporting sustainable mountain development programmesย