Location:

Brazil
Salary:

negotiable / YEAR
Job type:

CONTRACTOR
Posted:

2 months ago
Category:

Agriculture, Audit and Oversight, Evaluation, Fisheries and Forestry, Geography and Cartography, Information and Communication Technology
Deadline:

05/08/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide technical assistance to the update of the National Public Forests Registry (Cadastro Nacional de Florestas Publicas – CNFP), planned under the Strengthen the National Forestry Information System (SNIF) of the Brazilian A4F work plan. Work closely with the Brazilian Forest Service (SFB) team in charge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update the National Public Forests Registry for the 2023 base year (CNFP 2023), according to the methodology defined by the Brazilian Forest Service team
• Liaising with other Institutions to gather necessary input information to the update of the CNFP
• Develop standardized routines, including semi-automatized processes, to conduct the update of the CNFP
• Prepare a manual presenting the standard operational procedures (SOP) to the CNFP update
• Prepare and conduct a training session at the SFB office on the CNFP updating process and methodology
• Undertake other tasks as required and participate in frequent in-person meetings at the SFB office in Brasilia, Brazil.

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in geography, cartography, forestry, data science or related field.
• Minimum experience of 05 (five) years with conducting GIS projects involving data management, map production and spatial analysis.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English or Spanish and Portuguese.
• National of Brazil.

How to Apply
Step 1: Please re-read this job description from the beginning to the end.
Step 2: Click the APPLY FOR JOB button at the end of this job advert.
Step 3: After going to parent website, please read instructions carefully and ensure you apply as soon as possible.

Good luck!