National Forestry Specialist

About the role

The FAO Kyrgyzstan is seeking a National Forestry Specialist to support the GCF‑funded “Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investment in Forests and Rangelands” project (GCP/KYR/020/GCF). Working under the International Forestry Specialist and the project’s Lead Technical Officer, the specialist will contribute to the development of a low‑carbon, climate‑resilient economy in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to trainers delivering capacity‑building sessions at municipal, district (PUU) and regional (Leskhoze) levels, including the VGGT framework.
• Support and participate in regional and district stakeholder dialogues, including the National Stakeholders Platform Policy Dialogue.
• Assist the project team in organizing Stakeholder Review and Planning Workshops.
• Facilitate the preparation and delivery of training activities related to sustainable forest and rangeland management.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in forestry, natural‑resource management, or climate‑change projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work under supervision of senior technical staff and coordinate with multiple partners.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation.

Required skills