Recrutement de 01 Senior Forestry Officer

Recrutement de 01 Senior Forestry Officer
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: 10 ans ou plus
Expire le: 20-06-2022

FAO
Accra, Ghana
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Job Description - Senior Forestry Officer (2201455)

Job Description: 2201455

Senior Forestry Officer

Closure Date: 20/Jun/2022, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: RAF
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-5
Primary Location: Ghana-Accra
Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 0123919
CCOG Code: 1H06

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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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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 Africa (RAF) leads 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 ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with Offices, Centres and Divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. In its programme delivery, RAF contributes to the achievements of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, guided by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1 No poverty, SDG 2 No hunger, and SDG 10 Reducing inequalities. In addition to supporting FAO's work in Country Offices, RAF develops and maintains strategic partnerships with continental organizations, such as the African Union Commission and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs). At the policy level, RAF supports countries to develop strategies, policies and regulatory frameworks as well as supports regional and country policy dialogues that sustain efficient and inclusive agricultural and food systems. RAF also facilitates partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.

The position is located in the Regional Office for Africa (RAF) in Accra, Ghana.

Reporting Lines
The Senior Forestry Officer reports to the Regional Programme Leader under the overall guidance of the Assistant Director- General/Regional Representative for Africa. He/she will work in consultation with technical officers in technical Offices and Divisions at headquarters including the Forestry Division, the Office of Climate Change and Biodiversity, and the Land and Water Division, and other technical officers in RAF region including the Sub-Regional Forestry Officers in Africa, the South-South Cooperation Officer and the RAF Partnerships Officers.

Technical Focus
The Senior Forestry Officer will provide technical leadership and supervision for RAF's regional forestry work and regional thematic priority on climate action and sustainable natural resources management with specific responsibility for leading the programme of work area on scaling up climate smart agriculture. He/she will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of RAF's work programme related to scaling up climate smart agriculture with other components of the regional thematic priority on climate action and sustainable natural resources management, including ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management, sustainable use of biodiversity, responsible governance of natural resources and water management for sustainable agriculture as well as other RAF programme of work areas. The Senior Forestry Officer will lead RAF's activities for strengthening partnership and knowledge networks within and outside the Organization, supporting country-level actions guided by FAO's Country Programming Framework (CPF) as well as increasing South-South and Triangular Cooperation.

Key Results
Leadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of Regional Programmes of Work, projects, products and services in accordance with Regional Objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions
• Plans, manages, or leads highly specialized or multi-disciplinary teams, leads, coordinates, and/or participates in regional committees, project teams, and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies;
• Analyses global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Framework, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies;
• Implements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence based strategies, and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks;
• Conducts, designs and oversees research and analysis activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or on-going programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services;
• Provides technical and policy advice to Members and technical support to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of their programmes;
• Leads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Members such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning, on-line tools;
• Represents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders;
• Leads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

Specific Functions
• Provides vision and strategic thinking on climate action and sustainable natural resources management for the development and implementation of the work programme in Africa, with a focus on environment and natural resources issues, including forestry, biodiversity, climate change and desertification;
• Provides technical expertise on strategies and approaches as well as guidance on technologies and innovations for developing and implementing solutions on sustainable forest management, in particular on protection, restoration and sustainable use of forests and trees with a view to building resilient livelihoods, ending poverty and ensuring food security and nutrition in the context of a changing climate;
• Provides leadership for RAF’s programme of work on scaling up climate smart agriculture, including planning, implementation, delivery, monitoring and reporting, as well as leading highly specialized and multistakeholder teams on forestry, agroforestry and agriculture projects and programmes;
• Works with other Thematic Regional Priority Leaders and Programme Managers as well as with technical Offices and Divisions at headquarters, Programme Priority Areas and other relevant FAO units to coordinate delivery of activities related to the FAO Africa Regional Thematic Priority on climate action and sustainable natural resources management;
• Provides technical support and policy advice to Members in the implementation of FAO's regional initiatives, thematic and programme priorities and activities in the formulation and implementation of activities under the UN Cooperation Framework;
• Coordinates FAO's technical inputs and represents FAO Africa on scaling up climate smart agriculture and promotion of sustainable forest management in Africa in engagements with governments, continental organizations, such as the African Union Commission, the Regional Economic Commissions, inter-agency initiatives, development finance institutions, development partners and national and regional stakeholders;
• Leads RAF resource mobilization and partnership activities on scaling up climate smart agriculture, sustainable forest management and related work;
• Leads secretariat services for and organizes the sessions of the FAO Statutory Body “The African Forestry and Wildlife Commission (AFWC)”and coordinates the implementation of recommendations and follow-up activities;
• Performs other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in forest resources management or a related field (forestry, forest economics, forest engineering or other fields related to sustainable natural resources management).
• Ten years of relevant experience in forest resources management, forest conservation management, or related fields such as community-based natural resources or landscape management, biodiversity or wildlife management or climate smart agriculture in developing countries.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese).

Competencies
• Results Focus
• Leading, Engaging and Empowering
• Communication
• Partnering and Advocating
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience or knowledge of regional and global forestry issues and/or climate change and/or biodiversity including wildlife management.
• Extent and relevance of experience in sustainable forestry or agroforestry production and related community development.
• Demonstrated results-based management capabilities with an ability to manage programmes, budgets and human resources efficiently under shifting priorities.
• Extent and relevance of experience in different countries and regions, especially in developing countries and countries in transition.
• Ability to mobilize resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in planning and implementation of programmes or projects related to forestry, agriculture or natural resources management.
• Extent and relevance of experience in organizing international meetings, seminars and training courses.

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

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

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.

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/
• 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
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• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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