Natural Resources Officer (Inclusion and Resilience)

Job Posting Organization:
The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) is part of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. RAP is dedicated to addressing regional priorities for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, agriculture, and rural development. The office plays a crucial role in identifying, planning, and implementing FAO's priority activities across the Asia-Pacific region. Established to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to programs, RAP collaborates with various offices, divisions, and centers at FAO headquarters to develop and oversee strategic responses to regional challenges. The office also maintains relationships with regional institutions and supports policy dialogue, capacity development, and resource mobilization efforts in the region.

Job Overview:
The Natural Resources Officer (Inclusion and Resilience) position is located within the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. The role focuses on responsible and inclusive natural resources management, emphasizing access to land and resilience against climate change and disasters. The officer will be responsible for conducting research and analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">technical analysis to support the delivery of various programs and projects. This position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the development of improved tools and systems to enhance natural resource governance and resilience in agrifood systems. The officer will also provide technical support for capacity development activities and engage in knowledge sharing at international meetings and conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Natural Resources Officer will undertake a variety of key functions, including researching and analyzing technical, social, economic, environmental, and institutional information to support program delivery. The officer will produce technical documents, reports, and data to inform policy and project implementation. Responsibilities also include providing technical backstopping for assessments and field projects, collaborating with other divisions and offices, and ensuring the quality of capacity development activities. The officer will initiate assessments and studies related to natural resources management, support the formulation and implementation of field projects, and contribute to the FAO RAP Task Force on Environmental and Social Safeguards. Additionally, the officer will promote best practices in land governance and resilience building, ensuring effective capacity development for FAO Country Offices and Member Nations.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in natural resources management, rural development, economics, or a related field. A minimum of five years of relevant experience in natural resources governance, inclusive rural development, and building disaster and climate resilience is required. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in English and have intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish. Competencies in results focus, teamwork, communication, and building effective relationships are essential, along with technical skills in establishing partnerships and engaging stakeholders in relevant technical issues.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree, specifically a Master’s degree or equivalent, in fields related to natural resources management, rural development, or economics. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of natural resource governance and the socio-economic factors influencing rural development and resilience.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in areas such as natural resources governance, inclusive rural development, and building resilience to disasters and climate change. Experience working in multiple locations or areas, particularly in field positions, is desirable. The ability to analyze complex natural resource management issues from an equitable and inclusive development perspective is also important.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with a requirement for intermediate knowledge of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish). This linguistic capability is essential for effective communication and collaboration within the organization and with external partners.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and is part of the FAO's efforts to address regional challenges in food security and natural resource management. The role may involve international collaboration and engagement with various stakeholders. Specific details regarding contract duration, seniority level, and compensation are not provided in the job description.