Sawmilling Training Specialist

The Specialist reports to the FAO Representative in Guyana with supporting guidance provided by the Programme Manager of the Forest Governance and Value Chains Programme (FGVC) based in Rome, and the Forest Partnership facilitator based in Georgetown and the management of the Forestry Training Centre Incorporated (FTCI)/Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC).

Technical Focus: 

Sawmill technical management and commercial process (from log to board: cutting, drying, storage, cost calculation etc.).

A National Sawmilling Training curriculum, piloted, and accredited by the National programme for Technical Vocational Education and Training.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Based on the analysis of training needs conducted by FTCI and FAO, support the procurement of suitable equipment (including, where applicable, the preparation of technical specification documents for bids).
• Develop a training programme for vocational training in cooperation with relevant authorities responsible for the accreditation of technical vocational education and training programmes.
• Develop and implement a Training of Trainers Curriculum and materials to ensure sustainability of the sawmill training.
• Support the establishment of a model sawmill for best practices training
• Organize and conduct at least 10 trainings for target groups as a first pilot programme (this first pilot of training programmes forms an integral part of the “train the trainers programme”
• Performs other duties as required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

• First-level degree or technical degree in engineering in the forestry or timber sector
• At least 2 years for Category C, 5 years for Category B and 10 years for Category A of relevant experience in sawmill management
• Working knowledge of English (level C).

Source: https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=2403039