Senior Resource Assessment and Monitoring Officer (Ministry of Forestry)

The position ensures the provision of accurate and timely information to the Principal Forestry Officer and stakeholders regarding the current status of Fiji’s forests for sound decision and direction on the sustainability of Fiji’s forest resources. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Actively contributes to the Ministry’s efforts to secure its Permanent Forest Estates to address forest sustainability and Climate Change issues.

2. Works with the Ministry’s Operational Divisions and other stakeholders on all activities related to the collection, analysis and reporting of forest information, including assisting in the timely production of the National Forest Inventory report, and the monitoring of forestry environment management requirements.

3. Coordinates all forest inventory activities including the measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verification of forest carbon stocks, remote sensing, and GIS deliverables, and ensures technical capacity is maintained within the ministry.

4. Coordinates and manages the operation and updating of the National Forest Monitoring System database and other Ministry databases to contribute to reporting requirements for UNFCCC, REDD+, CBD, FAO FRA, the national emissions reductions programme, the national greenhouse inventory, and other national environmental processes.

5. Manages Remote Pilot operational and training matters ensuring the safety of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operations of the Ministry while seeking to continuously improve MRV work systems and practices.

6. Provides timely information and advice, including contributions to Cabinet Papers, parliamentary responses, and speeches and ensure all data and information is up to date and accessible.

7. Actively attend to all corporate outcomes, contribute, and follow financial and human resource management guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards in all aspects of work, including staff management, the Annual Operational Plan and Ministry development.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least five years relevant work experience in forestry management
2. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GIS, remote sensing, and SQL to be able to manage the National Forest Monitoring System.
3. 3. Working knowledge of forestry and environment legislation, Fiji Forestry Harvesting Code of Practice, regulations, policies, and procedures
4. 4. Knowledge of climate change mitigation strategies and REDD+.
5. 5. Demonstrated experience in working with Unmanned Aerial Systems would be an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to plan, set and achieve goals and key responsibilities and inspire a positive attitude to work within the team.
2. 2. Strong written and verbal communication English language skills with the ability to produce quality reports on mapping, inventories, and high-level forest status reports.
3. 3. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail and accuracy
4. 4. Results oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
5. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, stakeholders’ other professionals, and the public.
6. 6. Capacity to effectively utilise computer programs to support operations particularly MS Word and Excel
7. 7. Service oriented approach, with a commitment to supporting the operational and corporate environment of the organisation.
8. 8. Valid Class 2 Drivers license (manual) and willing to drive (preferable).

Additional Information

For further information please go to the Ministry website www.forestry.gov.fj.

Contact Information

 Any queries can be directed to Mr Jovilisi Natete on phone No: 3301 611 Ext 333 139 or email jovilisi.natete@mff.gov.fj