Peatlands And Climate Change Specialist

Job Description - Peatlands and Climate Change Specialist (2403770)

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Peatlands and Climate Change Specialist Job Posting Date: 16/Dec/2024

Closure Date 06/Jan/2025, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: NFO

Job Type Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location Italy-Rome

Duration: Assignments up to 11 months

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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. FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management 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 member countries, civil society, and the private sector in aspects ranging from the development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The post is located in the Forests and Climate Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines The Consultant reports to the Forestry Officer (Peatlands and high-carbon ecosystems), under the overall guidance of the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forests and Climate Team. S/he will work closely with members of the team and the Division, Decentralized Offices, and other relevant FAO units.

Technical Focus Technical support, capacity development, and policy guidance related to high-carbon ecosystems, especially peatlands.

Tasks and Responsibilities Provides technical and project management support to FAO's growing portfolio of projects related to peatland conservation, sustainable management, restoration, and monitoring in developing countries and regions including the Congo Basin, East Africa, Indonesia, and others. Contributes technical advice and liaises with global partner organizations and partnership networks such as the Global Peatlands Initiative. Assists peatland countries by providing science-based information for measuring and reporting to international agreements and goals. Supports programme development related to peatland conservation, management, and restoration, including formulation of project documents. Supports stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and outreach related to products and the technical work areas. Contributes to the Forestry Division's work on peatland and restoration monitoring and climate action (adaptation and mitigation). Organizes meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events, summarizing and reporting results. Coordinates diverse stakeholder groups ensuring timely and effective delivery of project activities and outputs related to peatlands. Contributes to internal and external project communications including the development of related knowledge products. Performs other duties as needed. Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following Advanced university degree in rural livelihoods, climate policy, natural resources management, wetlands, forests, land use, soils or a related field. Relevant experience (at least 1 year for a category C, 5 years for a category B, or 10 years for category A) in forest or other land use management or monitoring, including of peatlands, mangroves, or other high-carbon ecosystems. Relevant experience in project management and implementation. Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). FAO Core Competencies Strong communication skills, including proven ability to draft technical documents. High level of organization and ability to work across multiple ongoing workstreams. Demonstrated knowledge of peatland or wetland conservation, sustainable management, or restoration, including climate, biodiversity, and human dimensions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic multicultural environment. Extent and relevance of experience in international organizations, including UN systems. Extent and relevance of experience in the development, management, and implementation of international programmes. Familiarity with land use change analysis and greenhouse gas accounting methods and tools. Selection Criteria Extent and relevance of experience in the listed tasks, and technical/functional skills. Clarity of expression. Readiness for duty travel missions to capitals and field sites as needed. Work experience in the Congo Basin or elsewhere in French-speaking and/or tropical countries would be an asset. Extent and relevance of experience in monitoring, livelihoods, and management of peatlands. Extent and relevance of experience in capacity development on peatland measurement and/or management. Extent and relevance of experience in coordination, liaison, and management of technical projects. Proven record of resource mobilization, stakeholder engagement as well as knowledge management and outreach. Extent and relevance of experience in supporting peatland work in tropical and/or mountain countries. Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of French would be a strong 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). Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. 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. 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. Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO's behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application; in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered. Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date. 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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