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 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.
The position is located in the Forest Foods, Nutrition and Wildlife Team of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Senior Forestry Officer (Forest Foods, Nutrition and Wildlife) reports to the Deputy Director, NFO.
Technical Focus
Forest foods,



sustainable wildlife management and the contribution of forests and wild species to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, biodiversity conservation and resilient food systems. The role includes advancing evidence-based approaches for the sustainable use, conservation and management of wild resources, including wild meat, nuts, mushrooms, berries and other forest-derived foods, particularly in support of vulnerable and forest-dependent communities. The position also focuses on strengthening linkages between forestry, biodiversity, One Health, sustainable development and international policy processes, including through technical leadership, normative guidance and support to Members.
Key Results
Leadership 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.
Key Functions
• Plans, manages or leads highl

📌 Senior Forestry Officer (Roma)
🏢 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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