Natural Resources Management Specialist
Support the delivery of sustainable management of natural resources.
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Overview
Support the delivery of sustainable management of natural resources.
You have:
- Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Project Management or related discipline
- 7 years of relevant experience in project coordination and support
- Working knowledge of English
- National of Zimbabwe
Organizational Setting
The main aim of the FAO country offices, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. For the period 2022-2026, the FAO Office in Zimbabwe is supporting Government efforts through the Country Programme Framework (CPF) which is based on three pillars: (i) Promotion of inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems to address food security and nutrition; (ii) Building resilience to climate change, agricultural threats and crisis; (iii) Sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection
Reporting Lines
The Natural Resources Management Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Zimbabwe and the direct supervision of the AFAOR-Programme. The Natural Resources Management Specialist will receive technical guidance from the Environment and Natural Resource Management Coordination Specialist.
Technical Focus
• Programme quality assurance and monitoring • Information management, analysis, report writing • Knowledge sharing
Tasks and responsibilities
• Supports the delivery of the Zimbabwe Country Programme Framework focusing on sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection • Provides technical support to NRM projects and initiatives (forestry/Sustainable Land Management/environment/climate change and wildlife) at Zimbabwe country office in collaboration with technical staff at both country office and SFS (Forestry Officer). Specifically this entails project identification, project formulation, implementation and monitoring • Liaise with relevant government departments on all programming issues to ensure buy-in, national ownership, and alignment with national priorities. • Assists in the preparation of thematic reports for the programme of work as required by various stakeholders (donors, Government, FAO units). • Contributes to resource mobilization efforts required to meet CPF targets • Supports the mainstreaming and integration of environment and natural resources management into other projects and identify opportunities to create synergies • Perform other duties as required
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in Development Studies, Natural Resources and Environmental Economics, Project Management or related discipline • 7 years of relevant experience in project coordination and support • Working knowledge of English • National of Zimbabwe
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
• Good knowledge of corporate information systems • Good analytical and writing skills • Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to coordinate multiple stakeholders? | This tests your ability to manage diverse groups and find common ground. | Describe the project, the stakeholders involved, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure the integration of environmental considerations in projects? | The interviewer wants to gauge your approach to sustainable development. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you faced challenges in project implementation and how you overcame them. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you employed for resource mobilization in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain effective communication with government departments regarding project issues? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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