CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2302232

International Consultant on Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sustainability

Job Posting: 27/Jul/2023

Closure Date: 10/Aug/2023, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FEAZE

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : Consultant

Grade Level : N/A

Primary Location: Home-Based

Duration : 130 days /WAE basis within 11 months

Post Number : N/A

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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;
•  Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s values
•  FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
•  All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
•  All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

FAO Azerbaijan has on-going and pipeline projects under Natural Resources Management portfolio that includes environmental and climate change mitigation/adaptation related projects.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of FAOR, the programmatic supervision of Assistant FAOR and the technical supervision of Lead Technical Officers, and in consultation with relevant government departments, non-government organizations and other national and international organizations concerned, and in close cooperation with FAO country teams, Project Task Force.

Technical Focus

Deployment of the relevant methodologies, tools, approaches and the best international experiences related to the sustainable natural resource management, including biodiversity conservation, protected areas management, pesticides management and so on.

Tasks and responsibilities

•  Provide guidance on technical aspects, including methodologies, tools, and approaches in natural resources management, mostly focusing on the biodiversity conservation, protected areas management, POPs and obsolete pesticides management, and related fields;
•  Lead technical planning, overall coordination, and monitoring of all relevant projects’ activities, with the support of the National Team Leaders/project coordinators;
•  Provide technical guidance and inputs to ensure that project activities are implemented using relevant approaches, tools, methodologies and best practices (to be documented in working progress reports);
•  Provide technical support and guidance during organization of the project’s workshops, meetings and training activities;
•  Guide the preparation of the high-quality technical reports, evaluations, and other project-related documentation to ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress, results, and lessons learned;
•  Review and improve project technical reports and other project deliverables to ensure quality and request revision (if applicable) before submission to the LTOs for approval (to be documented in project progress reports);
•  Prepare TORs for consultancies, service contracts and letters of agreement and advice on their implementation;
•  Develop and review documents as needed ensuring that technical content meets required standards (to be documented in project progress reports);
•  Review and support the preparation of project work plans and budgets;
•  Lead and contribute to the development of natural resources management projects, including the design, planning, and implementation phases.
•  Provide technical expertise and inputs to ensure project alignment with best practices and international standards;
•  Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for natural resources management projects;
•  Guidance and support in conducting periodic project reviews and assessments to measure progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions;
•  Other relevant tasks when and as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•  An advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in biology, environmental science and natural resource management;
•  At least 12 years’ experience in Biodiversity conservation, natural resources management, environmental safeguards and protected areas management;
•  Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian). For PSA, working knowledge of English. Knowledge in Russian or Turkish will be considered as additional asset.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•  Experience in institutional strengthening and capacity development within nature conservation and agriculture sector;
•  Experience in stakeholder engagement across public, private, community, NGO and academic spectra; and facilitating partnerships and collaboration in socially inclusive and equitable manner;
•  Experience in development of strategies, action plans and other relevant documents related to sustainable use and management of biodiversity;
•  GEF project management cycle, including: inception, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, exiting and demonstrating adaptive management;
•  Extent and relevance of experience in participating in, or leading, multidisciplinary teams;
•  Sound experience in management of projects related to biodiversity, natural resources use in agriculture, planning and management of protected areas; as well as n projects related to pesticides and agrochemicals management;
•  Experience working in region, experience in Azerbaijan will be considered as an additional asset.

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 any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
•  Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
•  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 more information, visit the FAO employment website
•  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
•  Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
•  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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