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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 persons 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 staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

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

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It oversees the network of Country Offices and the Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands (SAP). It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region, and, in collaboration with Divisions, Offices and Centres at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities and the implementation of the Organization's strategies through programmes and projects across the region.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) leads the preparation of the Regional Conferences and the Statutory Bodies in the region.


The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) supports the formulation and implementation of the Country Programmes and Projects, including Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs), and their contribution to the FAO Strategic Framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) at the country level, advising Decentralized Offices on corporate priorities such as the Strategic Framework and on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget.

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions, including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs), and participates in the United Nations Regional Architecture, such as UN Regional Forums on Sustainable Development and UN Regional Collaborative Platforms and related mechanisms.

The post is located in the Forestry and Biodiversity Module of the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Reporting Lines

The Forestry Officer reports to the Senior Forestry Officer/Module Leader (Forestry and Biodiversity), RAP.

Technical Focus

Provision of applied technical support, normative work and programme development and implementation in the area of sustainable management of forests, including nursery management, restoration and reforestation, and silvicultural strategies that balance economic, environmental and social functions and values. The role provides hands-on technical backstopping to field projects and government counterparts to translate FAO's regional priority on climate action, biodiversity conservation and natural resources management for sustainable and resilient agrifood system transformation into sound forestry practice on the ground.

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

Key Functions

  • Researches and analyses technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional, and technology related information, data and statistics and/or related policy issues to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.

  • Produces a variety of technical information, data, statistics and reports as well as input for technical documents and web pages.

  • Provides technical support/analysis to various assessments, studies and initiatives and provides technical backstopping to field projects.

  • Collaborates in the development of improved/updated tools, systems, processes and databases.

  • Participates in multi-disciplinary teams, and/or leads working groups/teams collaborates with other offices and agencies on work groups and committees and promotes best practices.

  • Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development activities within Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.

  • Promotes knowledge sharing and best practices at international meetings and conferences and influences partners in stakeholder consultations.

  • Supports resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.

    Specific Functions

  • Supports on advising Country Offices on policies, strategies, and methods in the area of sustainable forest management in the context of Regional Priority 2 on Climate Action, Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management and FAO's Strategic Framework 2022-2031, to enhance the multiple economic, environmental and social functions of forests.

  • Contributes to designing, supporting and implementing normatives and technical activities related to sustainable forest management, including forest management planning, silviculture, nurseries, restoration, and community forestry.

  • Advises on forest-based value chains, including timber and non-timber forest products, with a focus on smallholder and community-based forestry, value addition, and market access that reinforce sustainable forest management objectives.

  • Provides technical backstopping to field projects in the Country Offices, including support to project formulation, implementation, monitoring of forestry interventions, in close collaboration with country counterparts and FAO teams.

  • Supports capacity development and regional knowledge exchange by generating, compiling and disseminating technical guidance, training materials and good practice examples, including through regional workshops and knowledge platforms, including the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission.

  • Collaborates closely with other technical teams within the Organization and with external partners to ensure coherence and technical soundness of forestry interventions within broader landscape and rural development contexts.

  • Contributes to resource mobilization and programme development by providing forestry expertise to the formulation of project proposals to donors such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and bilateral donors.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in forestry, forest management, forest sciences, or a closely related discipline with a strong forestry focus.

  • Five years of relevant experience in forestry, with demonstrated technical work in sustainable forest management, including management of natural and/or planted forests.

  • Working knowledge (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, is desirable.

  • Solid applied knowledge of forest management planning, silviculture, forest rehabilitation and restoration,

  • including nursery management and use of native and mixed-species systems.

  • Knowledge of forest-based value chains, including timber and non-timber forest products, particularly in

  • smallholder or community forestry contexts.

  • Understanding of tenure, participatory approaches and community forestry, and experience working with

  • Indigenous Peoples, marginalized groups and local communities in forestry-related initiatives.

  • Ability to support project formulation, implementation and reporting processes, including coordination with

  • government counterparts, project teams and partners.

  • Proven experience providing technical support to forestry projects or programmes at national or sub-national level,

  • including involvement in project design, implementation support or technical backstopping, as well as liaison with

  • government counterparts in forestry or natural resources agencies.

  • Experience contributing technical inputs to project or programme formulation and resource mobilization

  • efforts, including preparation of concept notes, project documents, or supporting technical analyses for

  • development partners, climate finance mechanisms and/or bilateral donors, is desirable.

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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

  • 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.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link\: https\://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp
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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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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