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  • 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　　
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

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

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized technical agency of the United Nations. The FAO mission is to work toward the eradication of hunger and strive for food security for everyone as stated in the 2030 Agenda. The FAO’s Strategic Framework aspires to transform agri-food systems so that they are more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. The ultimate goals of these efforts include better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better lives, while leaving no one behind. FAO Sub-regional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP) in Samoa supports member countries in meeting their national priorities in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, agri-food systems, nutrition, and rural development and in accessing GEF financing to meet these priorities. The FAO member countries in the Pacific include the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, the Republic of Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

The Solomon Islands Integrated Forest Management (IFM) project is a five-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG). FAO is the Implementing Agency (IA) and is providing the technical support to the Solomon Islands Government in implementing the project. The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM), Ministry of Forestry and Research (MOFR) and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) are the Executing Agencies and national counterparts for the project. The project will be working closely with other partners within the public and private sectors as well as with members of the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). The overall goal of the project is to establish a network of Protected Areas (PAs) that will contribute to protecting and conserving the country’s critical biodiversity and forest resources.


Reporting Lines

The National Project Technical Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands (SRC). He/She will work under the technical supervision of the SAP Better Environment Module Leader/ LTO, and in close collaboration with the FAO’s GEF technical officer and national experts.


Technical Focus

The National Project Technical Specialist will coordinate the implementation of overall project and provide all the necessary support in establishing the protected area trust fund in Solomon Islands.


Tasks and responsibilities

• Implement project activities as outlined in the Annual Work Plan;
• Provide technical inputs when and as required to assist project consultants and national counterparts achieved their planned output;
• Coordinate the work of all protected areas (PA) sites under the guidance of the LTO, including assistance in conducting trainings, workshops, working group meetings and in developing awareness material and reports;
• Support and organize meetings with Protected Area landowners as required and in resolving any issues affecting project work;
• Lead the PA trust fund establishment process and provide necessary support to relevant Government agencies;
• Assist in PA approval cycle through tracking and monitoring PA review processes in liaison with the Environment and Conservation Division
• Facilitate and provide technical assistance to field data and information collections, surveys and mapping exercises;
• Assist in developing budget and programmes for project meetings and activities in the provinces;
• Provide logistical support to project consultants and teams when out implementing activities in the field;
• Support Service Providers under the project to ensure smooth implementation of program activities under agreed terms of references;
• Organize technical training, project closing workshops and document the field level activities;
• Prepare workshop reports, meeting minutes, project progress report and other technical report when required;
• Assist with in-country administrative activities as required for the successful implementation of the project activities.
• Perform other project related tasks assigned by the supervisor.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Environmental Science, Forestry/Natural Resources Management, or related fields
• 5 years of relevant experience in project implementation, and management
• Working knowledge of English
• National of the Solomon Islands


FAO Core Competencies

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/
  • For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/.These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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