Reporting LinesThe consultants/subscribers will report to the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forestry and Livelihoods Team with direct supervision of the Forestry Officer, Agroforestry.Technical Focus The assignments will support the Forestry Division in the implementation of its normative work, projects and other activities on agroforestry at global, regional and national levels in the following areas: planning, design and management of agroforestry systems, as well as the development of agroforestry-related policies, strategies, knowledge products and capacity development materials.Tasks and responsibilitiesThe specialist(s) will support the work on agroforestry by (note: specific tasks for each consultant/subscriber will be agreed separately):• Coordinate publications, including an agroforestry monitoring study, Farmer Field School Agroforestry facilitation guidance, an agroforestry business case handbook, etc.
;• Gather, analyse and review latest scientific and other relevant information, including best practices and case studies;• Write syntheses of the above-mentioned analyses for upcoming publications, including graphs, tables and other data-visualization material;• Assist with the preparation of reports, guidelines and other publications;• Support the development and, if appropriate, to the delivery of capacity building and training materials;• Contribute to the coordination, implementation and management of current projects and other activities in accordance with FAO and donor rules, procedures and systems;• Assist with the development of new projects/programmes in accordance with FAO and donor rules, procedures and systems;• Contribute to the organization of regional and/or global events; and• Carry out any other tasks as required.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements• University degree in forestry, agriculture, natural resources, biological and environmental sciences, rural development or related fields.• Two to four years of relevant experience for Consultants Category C, at least five years for Consultants Category B, and at least 10 years for Consultants Category A on issues related to the planning, design and management of agroforestry systems, agroforestry policy and/or capacity development.• Working knowledge (level C) of English;.
FAO Core Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementSelection Criteria • Limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) considered an advantage • Work experience in different parts of the world, particularly in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.• Extent of relevant work experience on the planning, design and management of agroforestry systems; development and implementation of agroforestry policies and strategies; agroforestry-related capacity development.• Experience in writing technical, scientific and policy documents in English.• Experience in operations support, i.e.
technical and financial reporting.• Familiarity with FAO activities, policies and procedures will be considered an asset.Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list 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 For more information, visit the FAO employment website Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
