Sustainable Forest Management Specialist (Consultant)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 2,764,000 - 4,975,000; Full time

Job summary

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recruiting a Forestry Specialist to provide technical leadership in sustainable forest management, planning and monitoring within FAO SEC’s Central Asia subregional focus in Ankara, Turkey.

The role emphasizes data-driven forest assessment, GIS tools, and collaboration with national authorities to advance policy and field actions. Consulting engagement lasts 11 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in forestry, forest management, natural resource management or a closely related field.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in forestry, with demonstrated technical experience in sustainable forest management, forest management planning and related forestry disciplines.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive technical expertise and advisory support on sustainable forest management (SFM) and related forestry matters.
• Undertake technical assessments of forest management systems and identify gaps, constraints and opportunities.
• Provide technical inputs for development and application of forest management planning approaches and tools.
• Analyse and translate findings into technically sound recommendations and operational guidance.
• Contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, climate adaptation and restoration within forest management.
• Develop, review and ensure quality of technical guidelines, methodologies and training materials.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate national and regional forestry workshops and trainings.
• Liaise with FAO units and stakeholders to promote coordination and dissemination of good practices.

Skills

English (C)

GIS

Forest management

Forest inventory

Education

Advanced university degree in forestry

Tools

Geospatial tools

Job description

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recruiting a Forestry Specialist to provide technical leadership in sustainable forest management, planning and monitoring within FAO SEC’s Central Asia subregional focus in Ankara, Turkey.

The role emphasizes data-driven forest assessment, GIS tools, and collaboration with national authorities to advance policy and field actions. Consulting engagement lasts 11 months with potential extension.