Technical Advisor (Forestry) – CASFor Project

About the role

The FAO Representation in Cambodia, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), leads the CASFor project with UNDP, WCS and RECOFTC in partnership with the Ministries of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Environment. The Technical Advisor (Forestry) plans and implements all project activities, focusing on an improved framework for targets and indicators, stakeholder liaison, on-time reporting and collaboration with partners. The post reports to the FAO Representative in Cambodia and works closely with the Assistant FAO Representatives and the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise project planning and implementation in line with the approved Project Document, Annual Work Plan and Budget, and FAO procedures.
• Liaise with technical staff from consortium partners and coordinate with FA/MAFF and the Ministry of Environment.
• Lead recruitment of national and international experts (terms of reference, screening, selection reports, interview panels).
• Supervise project technical and support personnel and act as Responsible Officer for Letters of Agreement and UN-to-UN agreements.
• Ensure technical quality of outputs on regulatory framework, sustainable financing, capacity development, forest monitoring and value chain improvement.
• Support a robust M&E system, learning and knowledge management, and risk mitigation in line with the project risk log and environmental and social safeguards.
• Represent the project in meetings and conferences, organize steering committee meetings, and prepare periodic programme and financial reports.
• Promote project goals through outreach and travel in-country to oversee implementation.

Required profile

• University degree in management, natural resource management, forestry or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the relevant field, with knowledge of social forestry, biodiversity, landscape management and restoration.
• Working knowledge of English (level C) and Cambodian nationality.
• Proven experience coordinating with senior government officials and project partners, and leading participatory processes with stakeholders from government, civil society, academia and the private sector.

Required skills

• Project management and M&E in natural resource management, forestry and climate change.
• Knowledge of forestry products, participatory approaches, UNFCCC frameworks and community development.
• Analytical, presentation and training skills; MS Office (Word, Excel).