National Coordinator for AFFRIM Thailand

Organizational Setting

Funded by the Republic of Korea, FAO is implementing “Assuring the Future of Forests with Integrated Risk Management (AFFIRM) work planning between 2023 and 2026”. This AFFIRM Mechanism is proposed as a way to address known gaps in data needs, information, and understanding of forest-related risks, as well as a lack of an integrated approach to risk management for forest sustainability. AFFIRM will be piloted in four countries in its first phase (including Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam), using the skills and expertise of a demonstration country (Republic of Korea). Recognizing the threat of damaging wildfires globally and considering the scale of the initial budget, AFFIRM will initially address integrated risk management for wildfires.

This position is based in the RAP Office, in Bangkok, Thailand

Reporting Lines

The National Coordinator reports formally to the Assistant FAOR-Programme in Thailand. Operationally and technically, the National Coordinator will work with the Chief Technical Advisor AFFIRM (based in Bangkok), the Lead Technical Officer and Budget Holder (based in Rome). The incumbent will operate independently and takes decisions on work priorities and exercises initiative.

Technical Focus

The National Coordinator performs technical analysis and drafting work, as well as a range of coordination functions with the government Focal Point agency and partnering agencies. Technically, the incumbent should be familiar with the forestry and environment sector and how Government and communities interact within the forest and conservation landscapes and the various uses of fire across those landscapes. The incumbent will need to be fluent in English including in technical terminology to comprehend technical constructs of fire management.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Developing workplans, concept notes, Terms of References (as relevant) to ensure timely delivery of activities; • Liaising with the government focal point on technical and operational aspects to ensure timely and quality delivery including in organizing meetings/workshops; • Collation and summarization of literature, reports and data on fires; • Coordinating the activities of the national consultants and service providers to be recruited, when and as required, and promoting close coordination and collaboration with government focal points; • Engaging key country stakeholders in discussions related to the TA, where relevant; • Taking a lead role to drafting report components on the interaction fire across the landscape; • Performing other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree/ University degree/technical diploma/high school diploma. • At least 5 years of technical or administrative experience in forestry, natural resource, governmental or inter-government • meetings coordination and liaison. • Working knowledge of English. • National of Thailand

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in forestry and natural resources sector • Familiarity with government agencies and managing working relations with them • Good oral and writing skills in English language

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities 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.