Knowledge Management Officer (Forest Monitoring)

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Organizational Setting The Forestry Division (NFO) leads FAO's work in promoting sustainable forest management and providing leadership on the environmental, social and economic dimensions of forestry, including contributions of forests and trees to poverty reduction and food security and nutrition. Staff of the Division liaise with Members, civil society and the private sector in aspects ranging from development of effective forest policies to forest conservation and management issues and strengthening the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Division also collects, analyses and disseminates information on the world's forest resources and on the production, trade and consumption of wood and non-wood forest products. The Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms (NFOMD) Team of the Forestry Division supports Members on all aspects of forest monitoring to provide reliable information for forest and land use related policy development, planning, sustainable management and for satisfying international reporting requirements under the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, and the CBD's Global Biodiversity Framework. The Team also supports countries on technical issues related to National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS), the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Restoration Monitoring, the development of Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) with environmental integrity and eligibility and monitoring requirements for forest finance initiatives such as the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF). The team also develops and maintains Open Foris and SEPAL platforms (Digital Public Goods for forest and land use monitoring). It works closely with the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) team. The work of the team supports implementation of Programme Priority Areas for a better environment under the FAO Strategic Framework. The position is located in the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team ( NFOMD) of the Forestry Division (NFO) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines The Knowledge Management Officer (Forest Monitoring) reports to the Senior Forestry Officer/Team Leader of the Forest Monitoring and Data Platforms Team, under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of NFO and works in close coordination with the NFO communications focal point. The incumbent works closely with FAO Division/Offices/Centers, through the NFO communications focal point and using OCC established coordination mechanisms. Technical Focus Knowledge management, programmatic, advocacy and outreach activities related to Forest Monitoring. Key Results Collection, analysis and dissemination of knowledge and information to support programmes, projects, products and services. Key Functions Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, to support the delivery of programme projects, products and services. Undertakes analysis, provides technical input to plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents. Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems. Updates databases and web pages, in close consultation and collaboration with the Office of Communications (OCC). Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams. Collaborates on the development of training tools and materials and contributes to the organization of workshops/seminars, etc. Supports the organization, delivery and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, including the development/production of required materials adhering to the Publications Workflow System (PWS) process, corporate guidance and quality standards and the provision of information and assistance to partners. Drafts, edits and makes available on the internet promotional videos and webcasts and assists with documenting international events, including by providing photos coverage and using other social media tools, in close coordination with OCC and adhering to corporate guidance. Drafts project publications, posters