Tasks and responsibilities

•    Information Exchange and Traceability Systems:
•    Assist in the establishment and promotion of mechanisms for information exchange between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
•    Support the creation and maintenance of a traceability system for forest and non-timber forest products, including joint law enforcement efforts and the establishment of a shared database.
•    Training and Capacity Building:
•    Facilitate and participate in training workshops and technical assistance sessions aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration, sharing best practices, and harmonizing procedures in the management of shared resources and forest products trade.
•    Support the development and dissemination of communication and visibility materials tailored to local contexts and target audiences, especially focusing on women and youth.
•    Support to Ministerial and Community Engagement:
•    Provide logistical and operational support to the Ministerial committee on transboundary issues to facilitate joint management of shared forest resources and law enforcement.
•    Engage with local communities and stakeholders during the inception phase to gather baseline data and ensure alignment of project activities with local needs and priorities.
•    Agroforestry and Climate-Smart Practices:
•    Promote and demonstrate climate-smart farming and agroforestry technologies to reduce shifting cultivation and improve rural livelihoods.
•    Establish and maintain demonstration plots and Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to showcase agroforestry models and best practices, ensuring continuous farmer engagement and support.
•    Community-Based Forest Management:
•    Establish and build the capacity of community-based forest monitors and fire management committees.
•    Promote participatory forest management, empowering local communities to enforce forest laws and manage resources sustainably.
•    Value Chain Development and Market Linkages:
•    Engage with private sector players to develop green value chains and promote alternative livelihoods.
•    Assist in conducting value chain assessments and support the integration of smallholders into commercial value chains, ensuring access to market information and connections with agribusiness companies.
•    Monitoring and Reporting:
•    Monitor and report on illegal activities, deforestation, and fire incidents within the project areas, providing regular updates to the Agroforestry Specialist and Project Implementation Unit.
•    Collect data for baseline assessments, and support the preparation of detailed monitoring plans, work plans, and communication strategies.
•    Gender and Youth Inclusion:
•    Ensure that gender equality and youth participation are prioritized in all project activities, including training, capacity building, and community engagement efforts.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements  
  
•    Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
•    3 years of relevant experience in in forestry, natural resources management, or related areas, preferably with a focus on sustainable land management, community engagement, and conservation practices.
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Portuguese is required  
•    National of Mozambique.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Demonstrated experience in working with rural communities, especially in implementing and promoting sustainable land management practices.
•    Experience in monitoring and evaluating natural resource management activities.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in remote and challenging environments.
•    Familiarity with the ecological and socio-economic context of the Miombo woodlands in Mozambique and Zimbabwe is an advantage.

Selection Criteria

•    Limited knowledge (Level B) of local languages spoken in Manica and Sofala provinces is highly desirable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION