Climate Change and Greening Agriculture Specialist
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Job Description
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at informationvisit the FAO employment website
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment accreditation any residency or visa requirements and security clearances.
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- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture.
- Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAOs values
- FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
FAOs commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
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Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) leads FAOs support to countries in the region in transforming their agrifood systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies regional priorities for food security agriculture and rural development and ensures the planning and implementation of FAOs strategic response in the region through a multidisciplinary approach. It implements approved programmes and projects monitors programme implementation and ensures that they contribute to addressing regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the FAO Strategic Framework and Programme of Work and Budget.
RNE supports regional policy dialogues facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships and supports knowledge exchange capacity development and resource mobilization for food security agriculture and rural development in the region. It develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs).
The assignment will be carried out under the Greening Agriculture Team Near East Regional Office (RNE). The consultant will be required to support the work of the team which covers climate change adaptation restoration bioeconomy and Land and water management.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to the Team Leader Senior Programme Officer (Forestry) with direct supervision from the relevant technical officers in the team.
Technical Focus
The assignment aims to provide support to the teams work on climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as the greening agriculture activities including ecosystem restoration bioeconomy and integrated land and water approach. The consultant will be involved in cross-sectoral work that includes forestry agriculture livestock management water and fisheries and aquaculture contributing to FAOs strategic objectives of making agriculture forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable.
RP3 drives evidence-based policies institutional reform and cross-border cooperation for a more resilient agrifood future linking restoration and integrated natural resources management approaches including aquatic management to food security and livelihoods while empowering women and youth as agents of change.
Main focus areas:
Enhance water productivity governance and integrated water resource management.
Promote circular low-emission and climate-resilient agrifood systems.
Advance sustainable soil and land management.
Restore landscapes conserve biodiversity and strengthen ecosystem service.
Implement inclusive ecosystem-based aquatic food systems.
Cross-cutting themes covered by this call for expression of interest:
Technical expertise for general or narrow specialties in functional areas (e.g. dryland livestock management and Mediterranean forest experts rangeland and silvopastoral management expert mangrove expert forest and land restoration specialists monitoring experts forest products and socio-economic experts etc.)
Policy Advice and Governance
Statistics
Geographical Information Systems
Information Management
Outreach and advocacy
Programme/Project Development and Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Tasks and responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of guidelines and practical tools and methodologies to promote effective climate change adaptation through cross sectoral and participatory approaches in alignment with the main relevant international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030.
Support the development and management of technical analytical monitoring and reporting frameworks and related methodologies tools systems and databases etc. to support the planning implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work projects products and/or services.
Design and conducts research data collection validation analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards international instruments innovative approaches and strategies new tools technologies technical reports/publications and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/specialist/advice and expertise.
Support country requests for technical and policy assistance provides technical advice assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices; provides technical backstopping to field projects.
Support the provision of and technical backstopping to and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations such as policy support organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information learning materials and on-line tool.
Contribute to the coordination implementation and administration of assigned programmes/activities in accordance with FAO rules procedures and systems.
As applicable organize and participate in missions and other events in support of the delivery of FOAs programme of work including for consultation training capacity building and technical assistance to beneficiaries of FAO support programmes and projects.
Contribute to relevant studies publications and analyses knowledge products and advocacy material related to Greening Agricultures area of work including guidelines capacity building and training material.
Any other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
For Consultants: Master level degree or a Bachelor degree with additional two years of level work experience in climate change bioeconomy Natural Resources restoration Agriculture Environmental Sciences Human resources management law social sciences business management business administration political science and international relations or a related field. or related field from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO.
PSA Subscribers must have the relevant educational background including specific academic or technical qualifications within the required field of expertise in climate change economy Natural Resources Agriculture Sciences or related field.
With Master level degree a minimum of 10 years (level A) 5 years (Level B) 1 years (level C) of relevant working experience for consultants/
With Bachelor level degree a minimum of 12 years (level A) 7 years (level B) 3 years (level C) in the above mentioned areas
Candidates are required to have working knowledge (level C) of one FAO language relevant to the assignment and knowledge of a second FAO language is an asset.
A second FAO language may be required if necessary for the assignment and if this has been expressly indicated in the assignment announcement
FAO Core Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
Work experience in more than one location or area of work
Extent and relevance of experience in
Extent and relevance of experience in
Familiarity with
Selection Criteria
Extent and relevance of technical work experience in one or more of the main areas of Greening Agricultures work programmes.
Extent and relevance of work experience in Near East North Africa countries especially in developing or emerging countries.
Demonstrated ability to formulate draft and finalize clear technical and policy documents guidelines and manuals in English Arabic and French.
Extent of knowledge and experience to conduct (global) technical and policy analysis in topics related to Greening Agricultures work programmes.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge management experience especially related to sustainable land and water management restoration Land degradation neutrality and bioeconomy may be considered an asset.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
