Job Posting: 25\/Jul\/2024
\nClosure Date: 09\/Aug\/2024, 12:59:00 AM
\nOrganizational Unit: FRUGA \u2013 FAO Representation in Uganda
\nJob Type: Non-staff opportunities
\nType of Requisition: Consultant
\nGrade Level: N\/A
\nPrimary Location: Uganda-Kampala
\nDuration: 11 Months \u2013 renewable
\nPost Number: N\/A<\/p>\n
Organizational Setting<\/strong><\/u> The project<\/a> \u201cSustainable Wood-based Value Chains in Uganda\u201d \u2013 GCP\/UGA\/072\/EC aims to promote sustainable management practices of existing wood resources through wood resource planning, timber yield regulation plans, and certification schemes. It also seeks to enhance processing capacity<\/a> and market development of wood products, strengthening aggregation models and supporting primary and secondary wood processors.<\/p>\n In order to address gaps related to investment and access to finance<\/a> for SMEs in the wood-based industry, the project will provide capacity development and advisory services to local financing institutions (banks and non-banks) together with facilitating policy dialogues to improve the enabling environment for investors in the wood-based industry. This position is located in FAO Uganda.<\/p>\n Reporting Lines<\/strong><\/u> Technical Focus<\/strong><\/u> Tasks and responsibilities<\/strong><\/u> I. Wood resources and value-chains development<\/a><\/em> II. Capacity development and innovation<\/a><\/em> III. Forestry standard development, wood products certification and stakeholder engagement<\/em>
\nThe FAO Representation in Uganda (FRUGA) is responsible for leading FAO\u2019s response to country priorities for food security<\/a>, agriculture, forestry, and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO\u2019s priority activities in the country. FAOs mandate is to support governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and promote sustainable<\/a> use natural resources.<\/p>\n
\nUnder the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Uganda and the direct technical<\/a> supervision of the Team Leader, Forestry FAO Uganda, and the technical backstopping of the regional Lead Technical Officer, the Wood Harvesting and Processing Technical Advisor shall work with other Technical Advisors, Consultants and other programme specialists and analysts in the implementation of the project.<\/p>\n
\nIn the framework of the Sustainable wood-based value chains project and the forest<\/a> partnership programme, FAO plans to recruit a specialised expertise in wood harvesting and forest products processing to support Uganda\u2019s forest sector on inclusive investments in commercial forestry. The Wood Harvesting and Processing Technical Advisor will lead the inventory of wood resources<\/a>, the development of primary and secondary wood processing and ensure the delivery of high-quality of project outputs.<\/p>\n
\nThe Wood Harvesting and Processing Technical Advisor will be responsible for the following:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lead inventory of planted forests<\/a>
\n\u2022 Oversee the technical operations in, forest harvesting, processing and manage compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
\n\u2022 Provide technical support to the development\/diversification of wood products value chains<\/a> for local and export markets.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lead\/Conduct training, and transfer of technical skills and knowledge in harvesting, transport, roads, primary and secondary processing.
\n\u2022 Develop and promote innovative and viable service delivery models<\/a> and approaches on harvesting, processing and marketing.
\n\u2022 Organize exposure visits as part of capacity development by identifying the most appropriate companies which can officer<\/a> experience close to what can fit the Ugandan context.
\n\u2022 Draft terms of reference for recruiting technical service<\/a> providers to run specialized courses on harvesting, and processing<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Lead the certification of forests<\/a> and wood products.
\n\u2022 Lead the creation of a network of private and public<\/a> companies\/stakeholders engaged in wood processing at local and national levels.
\n\u2022 Lead discussions with key players in the wood industry about activities of the project during the inception phase to ensure alignment with the needs of the
\n\u2022 Any other duty assigned by supervisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n