Peatland Mapping and Monitoring Consultant

FAO; Italia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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FAO is seeking a Peatland Mapping and Monitoring Consultant to support sustainable peatland management and monitoring efforts globally. The role involves technical remote sensing analysis, GIS support, and collaboration with international partners to meet climate and biodiversity goals. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees and relevant experience in environmental science, monitoring systems, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Competenze

• Experience in peatland mapping and monitoring systems.
• Proficient in English and another FAO language.
• Experience in development of MRV systems.

Mansioni

• Provides technical remote sensing analysis and GIS support for peatland projects.
• Coordinates with global partner organizations.
• Contributes to development of peatland monitoring systems.

Conoscenze

Remote sensing analysis

GIS support

Communication

Organization

Formazione

Advanced university degree in natural resource management or related field

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Peatland Mapping and Monitoring Consultant

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

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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

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including its contributions to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. It liaises with member countries, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthens the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world's forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products.

The Forestry Division coordinates FAO's work on peatlands. Since , FAO supports countries through global work as well as a developing portfolio of projects in advancing sustainable peatland and mangrove management for climate and biodiversity goals.

Reporting Lines

The Consultant reports to the Forestry Officer (Peatlands and high-carbon ecosystems), under the overall guidance of the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forests and Climate Team. S/he will work closely with members of the team and the Division, Decentralized Offices and other relevant FAO units.

Technical Focus

Remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis to support development of Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems for peatlands in compliance with international reporting processes and voluntary carbon market standards and methods, institutional and individual capacity building of key stakeholders in project countries, coordinating engagement with key government partner institutions, development of MRV frameworks and institutional structures, and development of peatland mapping and monitoring systems.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provides technical remote sensing analysis and GIS support to FAO's growing portfolio of projects related to peatland conservation, sustainable management, restoration and monitoring in developing countries and regions including the Congo Basin, East Africa, Indonesia, and others.
• Contributes technical advice and liaises with global partner organizations and partnership networks such as the Global Peatlands Initiative.
• Assists peatland countries by providing science-based information for measuring and reporting to international agreements and goals.
• Supports development of harmonized maps of peatland extent and status, and leads co-development of peatland monitoring systems for peatland countries.
• Supports stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and outreach related to products and the technical work areas.
• Contributes to the Forestry Division's work on peatland and restoration monitoring and climate action (adaptation and mitigation).
• Organizes meetings, workshops, conferences and other events, summarizing and reporting results.
• Coordinates diverse stakeholder groups ensuring timely and effective delivery of project activities and outputs related to peatlands.
• Contributes to internal and external project communications including the development of related knowledge products.
• Contributes to regular internal and external project reports.
• Performs other duties as needed.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Advanced university degree in natural resource management, environmental science, wetland ecology, forest engineering, forestry , rural development, remote sensing, or related field.
• Relevant experience (at least 1 year for a category C, 5 years for a category B or 10 years for category A) in remote sensing analysis.
• Relevant experience (at least 1 year for a category C, 5 years for a category B or 10 years for category A) in the development of MRV and / or natural resource monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong communication skills, including proven ability to draft technical documents.
• High level of organization and ability to work across multiple ongoing workstreams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of peatland or wetland remote sensing analysis for sustainable management, or restoration, including climate, biodiversity, and human dimensions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic multicultural environment.
• Extent and relevance of experience in international organizations, including UN systems.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the development, management, and implementation of international programmes.
• Familiarity with land use change analysis and greenhouse gas accounting methods and tools.

Selection Criteria

• Extent and relevance of experience in the listed tasks, and technical/functional skills.
• Clarity of expression.
• Readiness for duty travel missions to capitals and field sites as needed.
• Work experience in peatland mapping and monitoring systems in tropical peatland countries would be an asset.
• Extent and relevance of experience in monitoring, livelihoods, and management of peatlands.
• Extent and relevance of experience in technical consultation and capacity development of government stakeholders.
• Extent and relevance of experience in coordination, liaison and management of technical projects.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of Spanish would be a strong 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
• Formore 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.