Requirements: English
Company: TN Italy
Region: Rome , Lazio
Social network you want to login/join with:col-narrow-leftClient:FAOLocation:Job Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:9d2d190786edJob Views:1Posted:06.05.2025Expiry Date:20.06.2025col-wideJob Description:IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device.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 persons 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 SettingGCP/BRA/P/GFFThe project Restoration of wetlands and other important Amazonian Ecosystems Capacity building, innovation, development and technological transfer for ecological restoration and climate change mitigation aims to restore wetland and lowland forest ecosystems and biodiversity in the Amazonian Mainland and coast by strengthening capacity, improving the enabling environment, and initiating restoration in overlooked areas.Reporting LinesThe incumbent reports to the Assistant Representative in FAO Brazil - Programme.Technical FocusThe Specialist will conduct preliminary surveys of socio-environmental issues related to the project scope and develop socio-environmental safeguards, considering FAO and GEF standards. Establish working relations with other consultants involved in related topics.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesFamiliarize with relevant policies and guidance from government, FAO, GEF, and scientific panels.Participate in team meetings, briefings, and presentations.Develop and submit a work plan to the project coordinator and FAO Brazil supervisors.Interview key stakeholders in coordination with Mamirau Institute and prepare reports.Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, record consultations.Gather feedback on draft documents and respond accordingly.Survey socio-environmental issues, including economic characteristics, socio-ethnic composition, physical and environmental features.Identify principal socio-environmental issues through secondary sources and stakeholder interviews.Assess project risks and develop a risk management plan.Prepare reports on stakeholder interviews.Propose implementation of FAO and GEF social and environmental guidelines, mainstreaming gender and intercultural issues.Coordinate with Mamirau Institute for indigenous consultations and FPIC protocols.Develop an Indigenous People Plan.Analyze socio-environmental safeguards and their relevance.Contribute to addressing cross-cutting issues like gender, intercultural approaches, and M&E.Participate in workshops and meetings, providing expertise and information.Undertake other tasks as mutually agreed.Candidate Assessment CriteriaFull university degree in environment, sciences, anthropology, ethnology, or equivalent.At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.Working knowledge (C level) of English and Portuguese.Brazilian nationality.Core Competencies and SkillsExperience working with indigenous communities and gender approaches.Excellent writing and data visualization skills.Familiarity with international socio-environmental policies.Additional NotesFAO does not charge fees at any recruitment stage.Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.Educational qualifications must be from recognized institutions per WHED/UNESCO.Additional employment info available on FAO''s website.#J-18808-Ljbffr