FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: 1541-FOP
Deadline For Application: 7 September 2006
Position Title Forestry Officer (Economic Analysis)

Duty Station Rome
Grade Level P-2
Duration * Fixed Term: Three years 
CCOG Code: 1.H.06C
Organizational Unit  Forest Economics Service Forest Products and Economics Division Forestry Department 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Director, Forest Products and Economics Division and the direct supervision of the Chief, Forest Economics Service will provide assistance to the Service’s programme of work in global socio-economic analysis in support of forestry development. Specifically to:

assist in undertaking economic and policy analysis of forestry investments, including natural and planted forests, production and processing of wood and non-wood forests products;
prepare draft analyses of best practices in forestry policy and project appraisal and non-market benefits of forestry;
contribute to planning and implementing regional and global forest sector outlook studies;
support capacity building through assisting in the organization of training workshops, meetings, seminars, etc.
collaborate in the development of guidelines, manuals and training materials relating to the application of economic analysis to forestry;
assist with the development of strategies, programmes and projects in support of forestry development.
perform other related duties as required.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
 
University degree in forestry, including studies in economics; OR a degree in economics, including studies in forestry
Three years of relevant work experience in forestry economics
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two
 
SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
 
Relevance of education and training
Extent of knowledge of economic issues relating to forestry and land use
Extent of experience in the application of economic analysis to forestry
Extent of experience in dealing with forestry issues in developing countries or countries in transition
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Additional language skills with emphasis on languages of the organization (Arabic, Chinese, English, French or Spanish)
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments
 
Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.
 
REMUNERATION
 
Level P-2 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 64,532 US$ 79,337 (without dependants) and from US$ 68,800 to US$ 85,025 (with dependants)
 
TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants
 
Send your application to:
 V.A 1541-FOP
Mr C.T.S. Nair, Chief, Forest Economics Service
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
Fax No: +39 06 570 0 55137
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.
 
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