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National Forest Inventory Expert
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
الرياض, KSA
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Senior
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Forest InventoryData AnalysisGISSpatial AnalysisStatistical AnalysisBiomass Estimation
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About the Role
FAO seeks an international NFI Expert to provide technical leadership for the completion, validation, reporting, and dissemination of the National Forest Inventory of Saudi Arabia.
Key Skills for This Role
Forest InventoryData AnalysisGISSpatial AnalysisStatistical AnalysisBiomass Estimation
Responsibilities
- Review and finalize the cleaned and validated National Forest Inventory database and ensure consistency of all datasets
- Lead technical analysis and interpretation of NFI results and support preparation of key indicators
- Draft the National Forest Inventory Database Report, Methodology Report, and Results Report
- Collaborate with FAO geospatial team in reviewing and validating maps, figures, dashboards, and visual products
- Prepare technical presentations, briefing notes, and communication materials summarizing key NFI findings
- Design and deliver a National Workshop on NFI Results validation and Dissemination
- Provide technical advice and support during workshop discussions and review meetings
- Support knowledge transfer and handover of methodologies, analytical procedures, databases, and reporting tools
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD) in Forestry, Forest Inventory, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Forest Biometrics, Forestry Statistics, or related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in forest inventory design, implementation, analysis, reporting, and forest resource assessment
- Working knowledge (level C) of English
- Demonstrated experience in National Forest Inventory implementation and reporting
- Experience in forest inventory databases, quality assurance and quality control procedures
- Experience in forest statistics, sampling methodologies, and data analysis
- Familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis tools
- Experience in capacity development, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement
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Organizational Setting
- FAO provides technical and advisory support to MEWA and NCVC in Saudi Arabia under the Sustainable Rural Agricultural Development Programme (SRAD).
- Component 9 focuses on strengthening national capacities in sustainable management of rangelands, forests, and natural resources.
- FAO has supported the implementation of the National Forest Inventory (NFI) of Saudi Arabia, the first comprehensive national assessment of forest resources.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Review and finalize the cleaned and validated National Forest Inventory database.
- Lead technical analysis and interpretation of NFI results and support preparation of key indicators.
- Draft the National Forest Inventory Database Report, Methodology Report, and Results Report.
- Collaborate with FAO geospatial team in reviewing and validating maps, figures, dashboards, and visual products.
- Prepare technical presentations, briefing notes, and communication materials summarizing key NFI findings.
- Design and deliver a National Workshop on NFI Results validation and Dissemination.
- Provide technical advice and support during workshop discussions and review meetings.
- Support knowledge transfer and handover of methodologies, analytical procedures, databases, and reporting tools.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD) in Forestry, Forest Inventory, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Forest Biometrics, Forestry Statistics, or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in forest inventory design, implementation, analysis, reporting, and forest resource assessment.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
Technical/Functional Skills
- Demonstrated experience in National Forest Inventory implementation and reporting.
- Experience in forest inventory databases, quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Experience in forest statistics, sampling methodologies, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with GIS and spatial analysis tools.
- Experience in capacity development, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
- Previous experience working with FAO, governmental institutions, or international organizations is desirable.
Selection Criteria
- A limited knowledge (level B) of Arabic will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of National Forest Inventory reports and forest monitoring systems.
- Experience in forest biomass and carbon estimation, statistical analysis, and forest related indicators.
- Working knowledge of GIS and forest inventory databases.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of National Forest Inventories.
- Extent and relevance of experience in forest biomass, carbon stock estimation, forest health assessment, biodiversity indicators.
- Proven experience in preparing technical reports, inventory methodologies, databases, and national forest assessment publications.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of forest inventory databases, data quality assurance/quality control procedures.
- Extent and relevance of experience in GIS and spatial analysis applied to forest resource assessment.
- Experience in designing and delivering technical training, workshops, and capacity building activities.
- Previous experience working with government agencies, international organizations, or donor funded projects.
- Knowledge of dryland forestry, arid ecosystems, and forest monitoring challenges in the Near East region is an asset.
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