FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 2188-RAP
Deadline For Application: 20 July 2009
Position Title Forest Resources Officer
Duty Station Bangkok, Thailand
Grade Level P-4
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1H06
Organizational Unit Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific RAP

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall administrative and managerial supervision of the Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific, and the technical guidance of the Forestry Department, as a member of the regional multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent will:

  • Provide technical support and policy advice to member countries on matters related to forest management and conservation; ensure that issues related to forests and forestry are integrated and reflected in broader aspects of agriculture and food security, and natural resource and livelihood development;
  • Provide technical support to member countries in the implementation, analysis and updating of forest resource information in the context of National Forest Monitoring and Assessment (NFMA) and the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) programmes, to meet the full range of data and information required for sound forest management and decision-making;
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of national programmes and projects to improve the management and conservation of forest resources, with a focus on strengthening country capacities to meet monitoring and reporting requirements, including those related to forest production and livelihoods, ecological services, climate change and other environmental and socio-economic variables;
  • Participate in the design and implementation of training and capacity-building programmes, including those which help to strengthen national and local capacities to manage and conserve forest resources and to effectively use geo-information technology;
  • Support the development of national and regional networks to promote effective forest management and conservation;
  • In consultation with member countries, identify, formulate, and backstop field projects relating to the sustainable use and conservation of forest resources within the broader context of National Medium Term Priority Frameworks;
  • Plan, organize and participate in sessions of the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission and related activities, and other regional meetings and conferences;
  • Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced university degree in forestry or a related field
  • Seven years of relevant experience related to forest resources development, management or conservation
  • Working knowledge of English

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of sound forest resources management and conservation; knowledge of forest resources monitoring and assessment would be an advantage
  • Extent of experience in implementing forest resources management and conservation programmes and activities, including in the Asia-Pacific region, as related to the position duties and responsibilities described above
  • Knowledge of international forestry policies, programmes, issues, processes and organizations, including in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region
  • Ability to work as an effective team member
  • Good communication skills, both orally and in writing

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-4 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 91,362 US$ 111,943 (without dependants) and from US$ 98,110 to US$ 120,905 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A VA-2188-RAP
Forest Management Division, Forestry Department
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 5705 5137
E-mail: VA-2188-RAP@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

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