Junior National Forest Restoration Specialist

Support FAO forest restoration in Armenia through tree marking, hands-on training and daily technical oversight of coppice management, harvesting and planting in Syunik. The specialist monitors field progress, backstops the Sisian nursery, advises stakeholders and documents risks and corrective actions.

• Mark trees using the selective-upgrading methodology
• Help stakeholders select and plan coppice-restoration sites
• Train Hayantar staff and communities through hands-on learning
• Oversee harvesting and planting operations at restoration sites
• Monitor progress, identify field challenges and recommend improvements
• Backstop activities at the Sisian nursery
• Provide technical guidance on degraded-coppice management and forest restoration
• Prepare monthly field-visit reports with risks and follow-up actions

• University degree or secondary education, preferably in forestry, natural-resource management or a related field
• At least one year of forestry and training-organisation experience
• Working knowledge of English and Armenian
• Nationality of Armenia

• Position may be based in Sisian or Goris
• Local travel across Syunik and other project areas
• Only Armenian nationals are eligible