National biodiversity and environmental management specialist

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• 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 Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
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Organizational Setting

FAO office in Sao Tome e Principe supports the country in promoting sustainable forest management and ensuring that the country benefits from social and economic dimensions of forestry and natural resources to lift from poverty and food insecurity. The FAO country office receives immediate technical support from FAO subregional office for Central Africa and from other FAO technical units of RAF and HQ.
In the implementation of the activities of the PPG on Ecosystem restoration for enhanced biodiversity, productive landscape and sustainable livelihoods in Sao Tome e Principe a national consultant biodiversity and environmental management specialist will be recruited.

Reporting Lines

The National biodiversity and environmental management specialist will work under the general supervision of the FAO representative in STP and the direct technical supervision of the Forestry Officer for Central Africa, LTO of the project.

Technical Focus

Forestry, Biodiversity, Ecosystem restoration, environmental sciences, natural resource management and related field.

Tasks and responsibilities

The National biodiversity and environmental management specialist will perform the following tasks\:
• Gather and analyse available data and information on biodiversity and environmental management on the project areas;
• Describe constraints and threats to biodiversity conservation and advise on practical approach and activities to undertake in order to tackle these constraints;
• Collect and review relevant information and data on biodiversity and the values of ecosystem restoration and biodiversity improvement and advise on ways and activities to improve biodiversity richness in the project areas;
• Establish a clear understanding of the institutional requirements, roles and responsibilities for adopting and implementing the ESMF/ESMP;
• Propose realistic and effective arrangements to develop operational capacity to manage environmental and social due diligence processes and activities of the project;
• responsible for implementing the ESMF/ESMP;
• Define the requirements for technical assistance of institutions involved in the project implementation to manage, supervise, observe or support the implementation of the ESMF/ ESMP;
• Support the drafting of the Project Document with inputs on aspects related to climate risks with regards to biodiversity conservation in the project areas;
• Perform in-depth climate risk assessment and provide guidance on relevant activities to undertake in order to mitigate the climate risks identified;
• Identify any negative implications/risks of the project to the communities and advise on mitigation solutions.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum requirements

• University degree in Forestry, Biodiversity, Ecosystem restoration, environmental sciences, natural resource management with working experience in this area.
• Minimum of 5 year of relevant professional experience in Forestry, Biodiversity, Ecosystem restoration, environmental sciences or natural resource management
• Knowledge of (level C) of English or French and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).
• National of Sao Tome e Principe or resident in the country with a valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data on biodiversity and environment and in organizing technical workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset
• Work experience in Forestry, Biodiversity, Ecosystem restoration, environmental sciences or natural resource management
• Practical experience in organizing technical workshops and stakeholder consultations.
• Relevance and extent

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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