Some examples of the kind of posts available with FAO
CHILE
Forest Road Construction Engineer
To assist in the designing, planning and establishment of a forest road network to facilitate forest harvesting in state-owned native forest lands as well as in pine plantations.
Contract - 3 years
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Forestry Instructor
To analyze training needs of the country and to establish and operate an intermediate-level technical school to provide two-year training in technical forestry; to design and administer on-the-job training in a wide variety of forestry skills.
Contract - 4 years
IRAN
Forest Economics
To undertake a preliminary appraisal of the country's present and prospective wood requirements, and of the economic availability of wood from domestic-sources, and in the light of the results of this appraisal identify in more detail the markets in northern Iran and, in collaboration with the other members of the project concerned with production, evaluate the cost and other economic factors necessary for preparation of proposals for the development of industrial and other wood products from the project area. Advise and assist in the economic aspects of other parts of the project program, as required.
Contract - 2½ years
TURKEY
Forest Industries
To make an evaluation of possibilities of forest industries development including the preparation of detailed plans for the location and establishment of selected forest industries, notably sawmilling and pulp and paper production. Duties will include co-operation with consultants engaged on detailed marketing and feasibility studies.
Contract - 4 years
TANZANIA
Sawmilling Engineer
To advise on the technical and economical feasibility of improvement of working techniques and expansion of existing forest industries, mainly sawmilling, as well as on the creation of new plants; to supervise the establishment of a demonstration softwood sawmill to be erected during the project operations and to organize and carry out training of counterpart staff in the operation and maintenance of equipment as well as in the overall management of sawmilling operations. The incumbent will be assisted by a sawmill instructor at the technical level.
Contract - 2 years
MALAYSIA
Tree Nursery Specialist
To select the sites, construct and manage three forest nurseries with overhead irrigation for the production of planting stock of quick-growing species, especially tropical conifers, and to train counterpart professional and supervisory personnel in these activities.
Contract - 3-4 years
AFGHANISTAN
Watershed Management
To organize and conduct training courses and demonstrations in various aspects of watershed management within the Kunar forest region; duties will include the preparation of a comprehensive land-use plan for the Kunar region.
Contract - 2½ years
MEXICO
Silviculture
To develop methods of silviculture and management for the broadleaved forests of the tropical zone of Mexico; to advise on broader problems such as the selection of areas for afforestation or the suitability of areas of existing forest for conversion to other use. The job requires experience of tropical forest administration as well as a sound knowledge of tropical silviculture and management.
Contract - 3 years
Gross salaries ranging from U.S.$9.000 to $15.000 within the United Nations scales are assessed on qualifications and experience. There are substantial extra benefits: paid leave, family allowances, educational grants, etc.
Candidates should have a degree in forestry or closely related subject field, and at least 7 to 10 years of professional practical experience. Very good knowledge of one of the working languages of FAO (English, French or Spanish); knowledge of a second language an asset.
Applications should be made to the
Chief, Recruitment Section FAO, Via delle Terme di CaracallaRome, Italy
