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Senior Forest Management Expert

4 weeks ago

Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia FAO Full time

Job Description - National Professional Officer (Senior Forest Management Expert) (2403474)

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2403474

National Professional Officer (Senior Forest Management Expert)

Job Posting

06/Mar/2025

Closure Date

27/Mar/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: RNE

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)

Primary Location

Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2007849

CCOG Code: 1H06

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 member nations 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 our values. FAO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and FAO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the 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 Programme Management Unit (PMU) of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme (2019-2025) facilitates, coordinates and manages all technical and advisory services to be provided by FAO to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MoEWA).

The position is part of the Programme Management Unit of the FAO-Saudi Technical Cooperation Programme in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Reporting Lines

The National Professional Officer (Senior Forest Management Expert) reports directly to the FAO Programme Coordinator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in consultation with the Chief Technical Adviser of the project and in collaboration with the Chief Technical Adviser of the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme.

Technical Focus

Programme development and management, coordination and operational support based on the knowledge of the local conditions, culture, language and institutions of Saudi Arabia.

Key Functions

  1. Participates in policy dialogue and advises government authorities, local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities and liaises with other UN agencies.
  2. Promotes the image of FAO through advocacy of the Organization's mandate, programmes, national priorities and activities.
  3. Coordinates and manages the maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
  4. Takes the lead in producing technical, economic and policy studies.
  5. Identifies, formulates and coordinates the preparation of programme and project proposals.
  6. Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff.
  7. Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions

  1. Co-leads the comprehensive situation analysis on the extent and status of forest and other natural resources in Saudi Arabia.
  2. Identifies and ensures appropriate management of indigenous plants orchards and mother trees.
  3. Reviews and assesses agroforestry systems and practices currently used by smallholders.
  4. Prepares, updates and leads implementation of practical guidelines on integrating agroforestry systems.
  5. Leads field organization and implementation of inventories of forest and natural resources.
  6. Leads field assessment of the potentials of Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs).
  7. Co-prepares and leads testing of management plans for sustainable management and conservation of mangrove forests.
  8. Coordinates study on Integrated Pest Management for forest vegetation cover protection.
  9. Leads the development of demand driven and responsive partnerships for sustainable forest management.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

  1. National of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  2. Advanced University degree in forest conservation and management, natural resources management or any other related field.
  3. Seven years of relevant experience in sustainable forest management and natural resources management.
  4. Working knowledge of Arabic and limited knowledge of English.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
  2. Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
  3. Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO's client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

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