Technical Advisor – Forestry

Manage technical implementation of forestry project activities and enhance agency capacity.

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Overview

Manage technical implementation of forestry project activities and enhance agency capacity.

You have:

  • Advanced University degree in forestry, forest economics, forest engineering or another related field.
  • Five years of experience in public policy implementation, trade and bilateral agreement facilitation, including within relevant international organisations, on international environmental agreements, particularly related to forest governance, law enforcement and trade and EU forest policies.
  • Full proficiency of English Language (level C).

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you led a project related to forest governance. What were the challenges and outcomes? The interviewer wants to assess your leadership and project management skills in a relevant context. Highlight specific challenges you faced and how you effectively managed the project to successful completion.
How have you approached capacity building in your previous roles? Understanding your experience in enhancing organizational capabilities is crucial for this position. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful negotiation you conducted? What strategies did you use? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ for effective stakeholder engagement? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss how you track and evaluate the success of policies or programs you've implemented. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
In your experience, what best practices have you found effective in forestry project management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure that the project meets its objectives while addressing governance issues? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep yourself updated with evolving EU forest policies and international agreements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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