ppJob Description - Senior Forestry Officer (Forest Biodiversity and Drylands) ) /p pJob Description /p pSenior Forestry Officer (Forest Biodiversity and Drylands) /p h3Job Posting /h3 p13/Aug/2026 /p h3Closure Date /h3 p03/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM /p pOrganizational Unit : NFO /p h3Job Type /h3 pStaff position /p pType of Requisition : Professional /p h3Primary Location /h3 pItaly-Rome /p pDuration : Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension /p pPost Number : /p pCCOG Code : 1H06 /p pIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based ondate and time settings ofyour personal device /p pThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /p ul liFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /li liQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /li liEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /li liFAO, 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 /li liAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /li liAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /li liFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ul pFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. /p pThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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. /p h3Organizational Setting /h3 pThe 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 Members, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to the promotion of forestry and livelihoods, 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. /p pThe position is located in the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /p h3Reporting Lines /h3 pThe Senior Forestry Officer (Forest Biodiversity and Drylands) reports to the Deputy Director, NFO. /p h3Technical Focus /h3 pSustainable use, management and conservation of forests and drylands across multifunctional landscapes. /p h3Key Results /h3 pLeadership and technical policy expertise for the planning, development and implementation of divisional and cross-divisional programmes of work, projects, products, services in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /p h3Key Functions /h3 ul liPlans,



manages or leads highly specialized or multidisciplinary teams; leads, coordinates and/or participates in Organization-wide, cross-divisional committees, project teams and working groups, and/or provides technical leadership/secretariat services on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies. /li liAnalyses global and country specific requirements and relevant technical issues to provide critical input into the FAO Strategic Framework, Programme of Work, work plans and the supporting budgets and/or resourcing strategies. /li liImplements and monitors programmes of work involving the development of the approach, evidence-based strategies and related tools, methodologies and the supporting system/database, monitoring and reporting frameworks. /li liConducts, designs and oversees research and analysis of activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovation, technical reports, publications and/or ongoing programme development as well as the provision of technical and/or policy advisory services. /li liProvides technical and policy advice to Members and technical support to Decentralized Offices in the development and implementation of their programmes. /li liLeads and/or collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning and online tools. /li liRepresents the Organization at international meetings and conferences, identifies and implements strategic partnerships, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and develops and negotiates effective working relationships/consensus and agreements with international and national stakeholders. /li liLeads and/or participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework. /li /ul h3Specific Functions /h3 ul liProvides leadership and guidance to mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry, sustainable forest management and sustainable dryland landscapes management. /li liSupports the NFO lead of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Food and Agriculture Programme Priority Area (BE3) of the FAO Strategic Framework. /li liCoordinates and enhances support to countries in mainstreaming of biodiversity in forestry, including within dryland ecosystems, through technical support to field projects, capacity development and policy advice, in a wider context of the transformation of agrifood systems and contributing to the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Across Agricultural Sectors and its Action Plans. /li liLeads technical work with other relevant FAO units to harmonize forest and dryland biodiversity conservation with sustainable production goals. /li liCoordinates forestry inputs to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF); and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), aligning KMGBF with Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) targets. /li liFosters,



strengthens and manages strategic partnerships with relevant institutions at international, national and local levels, including the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and donors. /li liOversees the secretariat services to the COFO Working Group on Dryland Forests and Agrosilvopastoral Systems. /li liMobilizes and manages financial resources for programmes and projects. /li liPerforms any other duties as required. /li /ul h3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in forestry, natural resources or a related field. /li liTen years of relevant experience in forestry, natural resources management or a related field. /li liWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). /li liResults Focus /li liLeading, Engaging and Empowering /li liCommunication /li liPartnering and Advocating /li liKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement /li liStrategic Thinking /li /ul h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3 ul liWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is essential. /li liDemonstrated expertise in forest resources management and sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity, including in dryland landscapes. /li liRelevance of academic qualifications and training. /li liExtent and relevance of experience in developing countries and in translating international frameworks (KMGBF, UNCCD, Global Environment /li liFacility (GEF)) into actionable policies and field-level frameworks at local, country and regional levels. /li liDemonstrated experience in integrated landscape planning, including within dryland landscape contexts. /li liExperience is supporting work of governing/statutory bodies. /li liProven track record in resource mobilization and designing and managing large-scale, multi-country programmes at the forestry-agrifood system nexus. /li /ul pPlease note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and /p pFAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency. /p h3GENERAL INFORMATION /h3 ul liExtension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds /li liFAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. /li liAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. /li /ul h3CONDITIONS OF SERVICE /h3 pA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: /p pOther benefits, subject to eligibility, include: /p ul liDependency allowances /li liRental subsidy /li liEducation grant for children /li liHome leave travel /li li30 working days of annual leave per year /li liPension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund /li liInternational health insurance; optional life insurance /li liDisability protection /li /ul pFAO encourages a positive workplaceculture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce.FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes: /p ul lielements of family-friendly policies /li liflexible working arrangements /li listandards of conduct. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Forestry Officer (Forest Biodiversity and Drylands) (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
📍 Roma