Ecosystem- Adaptation Consultant

Position: Ecosystem-based Adaptation Consultant
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 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.
The Forestry Division coordinates FAO’s work on forest-based adaptation including with mangrove, peatland and fire considerations. FAO supports countries through global work as well as a developing portfolio of projects in advancing ecosystem-based adaptation, resilience and reducing vulnerability through adaptation plans and climate commitments, their implementation, as well as monitoring, learning and evaluation.
The post is located in the Forests and Climate Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, with the possibility of being home‑based.
The incumbent reports to the Forestry Officer (Adaptation with mitigation synergies), 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.

Job Responsibilities   Provides technical and project management support to FAO’s normative work and portfolio of projects related to ecosystem-based adaptation, including the sustainable management, restoration and conservation of forests and wetlands, integrated fire management and related socio‑economic aspects.
Contributes with technical advice and liaises with global partner organizations and partnership networks.
Assists developing countries by providing science‑based information to support EbA monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) as well as reporting in line with international agreements and goals.
Supports programme and pipeline development, management and reporting related to forests, wetlands and EbA, including formulation of project documents.
Contributes to internal and external communications, supports the development and dissemination of knowledge products and facilitates stakeholder engagement and outreach in collaboration with communication experts.
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.
Performs other duties as needed.

Job Requirements   Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in climate change, forests, rural livelihoods, natural resources management, wetlands, land use, water, soils, law, international development or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
Relevant work experience (at least 1 year for category C, 5 years for category B, or 10 years for category

A) in international development linked with climate change action, forests, wetlands, fire management or other land uses.
Working knowledge (proficient – level

C) of English.
FAO Core Competencies   Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills   Limited knowledge (intermediate – level

B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) would be an asset.
Relevant experience in project design, management and/or implementation.
High level of organization and ability to work across multiple ongoing work streams.
Demonstrated knowledge of ecosystem management, restoration and/or conservation, with their climate, biodiversity and human dimensions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic multicultural environment.
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