Forest & Ecosystem Management Expert

United Nations Office for Project Services (HQ)

Employer Active

Posted 11 hrs ago

Experience

2 - 6 Years

Job Location

Lebanon - Lebanon

Education

Bachelor of Science(Environmental science)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and in coordination with the MoE project team and relevant stakeholders, the Forestry & Ecosystem Management Expert will be responsible for the following functional responsibilities:

Task 1: Forest Management Planning and Review

  • Using the guidelines developed by the MoA, develop and review Forest Management Plans (FMPs) for targeted areas, ensuring integration of biodiversity, silvicultural practices, and fire management strategies.

  • Validate and update plans based on field data, assessments, and evolving project needs.


Task 2: Biodiversity Integration

  • Ensure biodiversity assessment findings are incorporated into FMPs and silvicultural treatments.

  • Support the formulation of forest restoration and conservation strategies aligned with ecological sustainability.


Task 3: Silvicultural Treatment Planning

  • Develop and review silvicultural prescriptions, particularly for high fire-risk or degraded forest areas affected by fires.

  • Ensure alignment of treatments with biodiversity conservation principles and sustainable resource use. This includes the use of local fire-resistant species and the development of mixed forest stands.


Task 4: Fire Management

  • Integrate wildfire risk reduction measures into FMPs, including technical recommendations for fire prevention, preparedness, and post-fire recovery. This includes considerations for fire breaks, pruning, controlled burning.


Task 5: Technical Oversight and Validation

  • Provide technical oversight for baseline biodiversity assessments to ensure relevance and alignment with sustainable forest management goals.

  • Review and validate outputs and findings from consulting firms related to forestry, biodiversity, and fire management.


Task 6: Ecosystem Restoration

  • Provide guidance on restoration of degraded ecosystems with emphasis on native species regeneration and resilience building.

  • Advise on appropriate techniques for site preparation, planting, and post-restoration monitoring.


Task 7: Sustainable Harvesting

  • Develop and recommend sustainable harvesting practices for wood and non-wood products that balance ecological integrity with livelihood needs.

  • Identify low-impact harvesting zones, methods and sustainable harvesting quota.


Task 8: Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with government agencies, municipalities, local communities, and NGOs to ensure forest management activities reflect local priorities and conservation goals.

  • Facilitate capacity building for beneficiaries in selected UOMs and other stakeholders as agreed in the project steering committee and knowledge transfer sessions as needed.


Task 9: Technical Documentation and Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of technical specifications, bills of quantities, and design drawings for relevant procurement packages.

  • Contribute to the development of periodic technical and financial reports, as well as updates to the project implementation schedule.


Education:

  • Advanced university degree (Master s or equivalent) in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecosystem Management, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field is required.

  • A first-level university degree in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.


Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in forest management, silviculture, ecosystem restoration, or biodiversity conservation within diverse ecological and institutional contexts.

  • Proven experience in the development, review, and implementation of Forest Management Plans (FMPs), with integrated approaches that include biodiversity conservation, silvicultural treatment, and wildfire risk reduction. (Required)

  • Demonstrated capacity to design and apply silvicultural prescriptions, particularly for high-risk, degraded, or ecologically sensitive forest areas, balancing ecological integrity with resource use objectives. (desired)

  • Extensive involvement in biodiversity assessments, including oversight of baseline studies, interpretation of ecological data, and integration of findings into forest planning and restoration strategies.(Required)

  • Practical experience in ecosystem restoration, particularly in developing guidance on reforestation, enrichment planting, species selection, and post-restoration monitoring using nature-based solutions. (Required)

  • Strong familiarity with sustainable harvesting practices, including the development of site-specific recommendations and spatial zoning for low-impact forest utilization. (desired)

  • Experience in reviewing and validating technical reports and outputs produced by consulting firms or implementing partners, with the ability to provide actionable feedback and ensure alignment with forest management goals.(desired)

  • Background in fire management planning, including the integration of prevention, mitigation, and recovery measures into forest strategies. (Required)

  • Prior work with international development agencies, government bodies, or environmental NGOs in supporting forestry and conservation projects, particularly those involving stakeholder consultation, community engagement, or policy interface. (desired)

  • Familiarity with technical documentation and procurement, including the preparation of technical specifications, bills of quantities (BoQs), design drawings, and participation in the inspection of delivered goods or equipment.(desired)

  • Experience contributing to project reporting, including progress reports, technical summaries, and implementation schedule updates aligned with donor or institutional requirements.(desired)


Language
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Strong command of English and Arabic is required. French is a plus.

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