FAO National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs. FAO Zambia looking for “National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains“. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 23rd Feb 2023.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded in October 1945.
FAO National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains Jobs 2023
The FAO has published a job vacancy announcement on 8th Feb 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Position | National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 23rd Feb 2023 |
FAO Job Vacancy 2023
Tasks and Responsibilities: The National Specialist on Community Forestry and forest value chains will carry out the following tasks:
- Under the guidance of the “Technical advisor- forest value chains”, support the implementation of the UN-REDD TA 2023, in close collaboration with country counterparts, UNREDD agencies and technical partners.
- Support the Technical advisor in liaising with the Forestry department (FD) of Zambia, ensuring that FD experts are practically engaged in the planning and implementation of UN-REDD TA activities, and developing national capacities so as to facilitate future replication and country ownership.
- Under the guidance of the Technical advisor, contribute to the assessment of forest value chains in North Western province, specifically:
- Support the identification and prioritization of non-wood forest products collected in the North Western province, as well as the identification of country key actors on forest value chains (experts, universities, research institutes, NGOs, etc.)
- Undertake the assessment of selected forest value chain as per agreed methodology, including through further data analysis, questionnaires, interviews and consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- The methodology will include the identification of main actors, the mapping of the value chain, the assessment of (local, national, regional) markets. The quantification of the physical material flows and of value accumulation, identification of the socio-economic structure and typical relations between actors, drivers of the value chain, and the identification of entry points for strengthening the value chain, and related livelihoods development interventions.
- Support the preparation of training modules and workshops in the area of forest value chain development and business planning and operations.
- Contribute to the development of the UN-REDD TA reports.
- Contribute to the formulation of the GCF concept note and project proposal for Zambia.
- Other tasks related to environmental sustainability, forests and climate in Zambia, as requested.
Position in Organization:
- NATIONAL SPECIALIST- COMMUNITY FORESTRY AND FOREST VALUE CHAINS
- Job Posting: 08/Feb/2023
- Closure Date: 23/Feb/2023, 4:29:00 AM
- Organizational Unit: FRZAM
- Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
- Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Primary Location: Zambia-Lusaka
- Duration: 11 MONTHS
- Post Number: N/A
Qualification & Experience:
- University degree in forestry, forest products, rural livelihoods and/or related field
- 5 years of professional experience in community-based forestry, rural livelihoods and/or forest value chains;
How to Apply FAO National Specialist – Community Forestry and Forest Value Chains Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2300387
The Closing Date: 23rd Feb 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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| Official Website | www.fao.org |
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