National Specialist on Social Forestry and Nature Based Solutions

Organizational Setting

The UN-REDD Programme is the United Nations collaborative initiative on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD ) in developing countries. The Programme was launched in 2008 and builds on the convening role and technical expertise of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The UN-REDD Programme assists developing countries to prepare to implement REDD , including the development of National REDD Strategies, following guidance issued by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

As part of the Technical Assistance component of the UN-REDD Programme, and with specific support from the Swiss Government, a new initiative was launched for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, titled Climate change mitigation through social forestry actions in ASEAN countries. The technical assistance (TA) provided by FAO (lead agency) and UNEP aims for the generation of evidence and scaled up social forestry contribution to climate mitigation in/for a number of countries in the ASEAN region, building on ongoing programmes and lessons learnt from previous work. It will be implemented at the regional level with targeted interventions in three ASEAN countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia and Lao PDR. The work will be closely coordinated with the ASEAN Working Group (AWG) on Social Forestry (AWG SF) and AWG Forest and Climate Change (AWG FCC), and ASEAN member states (AMS).

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO representative in Indonesia and REDD team coordinator in FAO HQ, and the direct supervision of the Forestry Officer (REDD ) at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), in close coordination with the Directorate General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership Indonesia, ASEAN secretariat and ASEAN Working Group (AWG) on Social Forestry (AWG SF), with technical guidance from the senior forestry officer in RAP, and in coordination with the REDD regional advisors for UNEP in Asia-Pacific, the Social Forestry and Nature Based Solutions National Specialist will support implementation of activities under the UN-REDD initiative Climate change mitigation through social forestry actions in the three initial selected ASEAN countries Cambodia, Indonesia and Laos.

Technical Focus

The Specialist will plan and implement the project activities with a technical focus on delivering improved climate change outcomes from social forestry activities in Indonesia.

Tasks and responsibilities

The National Specialist on Social Forestry and Nature Based Solutions supports operation of the ASEAN Working Group (AWG) on Social Forestry (AWG SF), and interaction between the Climate change mitigation through social forestry actions in ASEAN countries initiative, ASEAN secretariat, AWG Forest and Climate Change (AWG FCC), and partners. Responsibilities include:

• Support the Lead Country of the AWG SF in organization of meetings and workshops – budgeting, scheduling, liaising with participants, etc.; • Collect and compile data on UN-REDD initiative, social forestry and relevant activities related to Nature based solutions and Ecosystem-based Approach (NbS/EbA) in AMS to support reporting on programme delivery; • Promote awareness to AMS on Social Forestry, Climate Change and NbS/EbA, including through preparation of knowledge briefs and information on the climate change mitigation through social forestry actions in ASEAN countries website (https://www.un-redd.org/projects/asean-social-forestry) • Report on regional level workshops and technical events under the initiative; • Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by FAO, UNEP, and MoEF Directorate General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnership Indonesia in the context of the UN-REDD Programme technical assistance.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in forestry, environment, natural resources management; • At least five years of professional experience relating to forestry with experience in field forest practices; • Working knowledge (level C) of English and Bahasa Indonesian; • National of Indonesia

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in planning for and running workshops and meetings including with ASEAN Secretariat, government agency staff, • planning agendas, drafting and sending invitations using MS Word and email; • Experience in managing project activities with a government department being an advantage; • Experience in working with international organizations is an advantage; • Good writing, presentation and communication skills; • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

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 please contact: [email protected]
• 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/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.