Natural Resources Officer - Roma, Italia - FAO
Descrizione
Job Posting: 25/Mar/2024Closure Date: 15/Apr/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit:
OCB
Job Type:
Staff position
Type of Requisition:
Professional Project
Grade Level:
P-2
Primary Location:
Italy-Rome
Duration:
Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number:
CCOG Code: 1R
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for _better production_, _better nutrition_, _a _better environment,_ and _a better life_, leaving no one behind.
Organizational Setting
The Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) promotes integration of innovative approaches in the activities of the Organization, for the sustainable use, management and conservation of natural resources for food and agriculture.
OCB assists FAO Members in their responses towards the challenge of climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as the development of adaptive capacities of agriculture, fisheries and forestry for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and other natural resources.
It provides a coordination role on climate change, biodiversity and the environment.The Office also serves as the focal point for a multidisciplinary and global approach to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conferences (UNFCCC), Commission on Biological Diversity (CBD) and topics on bioenergy as well as on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS), ecosystem restoration and green and climate resilient agriculture.
The position is located in the Climate Support Team ofOCB at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change Adaptation) reports to the Senior Natural Resources officer,
OCB.
Technical Focus
Within the framework of the project ''Strengthening National Adaptation Planning capacities for Food Security and Nutrition'' (SAGA phase 2) global project - GCP /GLO/1159/GQC, support the coordination of activities in Cote d'Ivoire, Haiti and Senegal and contribute to policy analysis, monitoring and reporting.
Key Results
Collection and analysis of information, data, statistics and project/meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.
Key Functions
- Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services.
- Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
- Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.
- Updates databases and web pages.
- Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams.
- Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.
- Participates in the organization, conduct and followup of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
Specific Functions
- Contributes to the successful implementation of the project SAGA 2, in accordance with the project workplan and budget.
- Ensures the multistakeholder coordination of SAGA 2, providing guidance and support to national coordinators and implementing partners.
- Facilitates and contributes to the organization of national and international meetings, workshops and events related to climate change adaptation in the agricultural sectors, food security and nutrition.
- Supports the technical development and/or review of the project activities and deliverables, including analysis, policy briefs, technical reports, capacity development materials and workshops on climate change adaptation planning and implementation for food security.
- Facilitates collaborations and synergies between SAGA 2 and other initiatives linking climate action to food
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