Overview
Job Title: Forest Economics Specialist )
Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: 11 months
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Organizational Setting
The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management, the forest contributions to the bioeconomy, and providing leadership on the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with Members, 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, and their contributions to forest-based bioeconomies.
Depending on the team, the post is located in either the Forestry and Livelihoods team or the Forest Products and Bioeconomy team, NFO. The teams provide technical support, capacity development, guidelines, advisory and facilitation services to member countries to recognize the value of services provided by forest ecosystems and improve the scale and sustainability of forest product value chains.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance of the relevant Team Leader, the incumbent(s) directly report(s) to the relevant Forestry Officer(s).
Technical Focus
Value chain analysis
Governance and institutional arrangements for sustainable and efficient forest product value chains
Financial structuring and investment design for sustainable value chains, including blended finance and delivery mechanisms
Innovation and digital technologies for sustainable forest production and post-harvesting services
Economics of forestry and landscape restoration
Planted forests
Forest finance
Forest policy
Partnerships development and resource mobilization
Knowledge management and outreach for increased visibility
Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance on the technical areas of competence of the Forestry and Livelihoods and Forest Products and Bioeconomy teams, including in the field of sustainable forest product value chain development, value chain analysis and financing schemes.
Support the design and structuring of financing mechanisms and investment models, ensuring alignment with FAO operational modalities and risk management frameworks.
Support the design of institutional settings and/or frameworks for monitoring and reporting of national and international commitments, strategies, and plans.
Develop approaches and tools to assess, monitor, and promote forest value chain interventions, including through the promotion of inclusive finance, social protection, decent employment, and inclusive business models.
Research and summarize relevant data sources, organizations, and studies.
Prepare materials and events that can help increase the visibility of the teams and their services/products.
Prepare technical reports.
Organize and conduct both online and in-person consultations with experts at the national and international levels, as needed.
Plan and develop capacity building tools and activities including expert exchanges, workshops, online training, etc.;
Provide direct support to countries through capacity building and mentoring.
Contribute to the design and formulation of Sustainable Forest Product Value Chain Development project proposals, e.g. for FAO TCP, GEF, and GCF, bilateral donors and private sector.
Perform other related duties as required.
Candidate Assessment
For Consultants: Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Innovation, International relations or another field relevant to the work of the Organization. In alternative, a first-level degree and two years of relevant experience may be considered.
For PSA subscribers: University degree or a specific technical specialization in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Innovation, International relations or another field relevant to the work of the Organization.
At least 1 year (for Category C), 5 years (for Category B) or 10 years (for Category A) of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: Forest Economics, Forest Policy, Forestry Statistics, Sustainable Development, Agribusiness, Value Chain Analysis, Knowledge Management, Sustainable Forest Management, or related areas at national or international level.
Working knowledge (level C) of English, or of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
FAO Core Competencies
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
EEO Statement
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.
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