National Professional Officer (Senior Forest Management Expert)

Job Posting: 13/Nov/2024

Closure Date: 04/Dec/2024, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: RNE

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: NPO (National Professional Officer)

Grade Level: N-4

Primary Location: Saudi Arabia-Riyadh

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.

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).

Reporting Lines

The National Professional Officer (Senior Forest Management Expert) reports directly to the FAO Programme Coordinator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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

• Participates in policy dialogue and advises government authorities, local, national and international institutions in the areas of FAO's activities.
• Coordinates and manages the maintenance of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and fisheries.
• Identifies, formulates and coordinates the preparation of programme and project proposals.
• Briefs, trains and supervises lower grade level programme staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Specific Functions

• Co-leads the comprehensive situation analysis on the extent and status of forest resources in Saudi Arabia.
• Reviews and assesses agroforestry systems and practices currently used by smallholders.
• Prepares, updates and leads implementation of practical guidelines on integrating agroforestry systems.
• Leads field organization and implementation of inventories of forest and natural resources in Saudi Arabia.
• Co-leads the development of partnerships for sustainable forest management.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

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

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in natural resources management.
• Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and functions of the technical programme.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the field of policy analysis relating to natural resources.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the collection of country data on food, crops, livestock, forestry and natural resources.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

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