National Climate Finance Specialist

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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 FAO's 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.
Specifically, FAO Country Offices\:
(i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
(ii) provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
(iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
(iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
(v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

Reporting Lines

The National Climate Finance Specialist will work under overall supervision of FAOR, direct supervision of the FAO-Iran OiC and guidance of FAO National Programme and Partnership Development Consultant, in close coordination with the Project Coordinator/Institutional Specialist as well as technical guidance by the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) in FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAO RAP) and the FAO GCF Unit in the Office of Biodiversity and Climate Change (OCB) in HQ.

Technical Focus

Institutional coordination, policy development and capacity building for access to climate finance.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and/or contribute to TORs of coordination mechanisms for access to climate finance under the NCCWG (in both English and Persian languages) including TORs of the National Climate Change Policy Advice Group (NCCPAG), Expert Group for GCF Country Programme, DAE sub-committee and Technology Needs Assessment (TNA)/Technology Action Plane (TAP) sub-committee.
• Develop TOR for studies (activity 2.2.5.1 to 2.2.5.7) and the development of the National Climate Change Mitigation Plan (NCCM Plan) (activity 2.2.6.1).
• Support the selection of qualified Service Provider(s) and support the project team with technical support for guidance, oversights of the Service Provider’s work in conducting the studies and developing the NCCM Plan.
• Facilitate discussions, reviews of the TOR, drafts and final study reports and the NCCM Plan by the National CC Policy Advisory Group (NCCPAG) and the NCCWG through their regular meetings.
• Contribute to the strategy for direct access to climate finance.
• Review the GCF Country Programme document and work done in Readiness I for pipeline development.
• Support the National Designated Authority (NDA) in the call for project idea notes.
• Facilitate the screening and prioritization of the project idea notes by the Technical Group for Country Programme.
• Contribute to the updating of the Country Programme, incorporating the pipeline.
• Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce for developing project concept notes and pre-feasibility studies for 1) A National CC Mitigation Fund project and 2) the selected adaptation project idea note.
• Support technical contribution and provision of comments and feedback for quality control of the concept notes.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced University degree in Climate Change, Economics/Environmental Economics, Environment, Natural Resources Management, MBA or other related fields
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in climate finance studies, policies and climate change programme development
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English and local language (Farsi)
• National of the Islamic Republic of Iran or resident in the country with a regular work permit

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 climate change policy development and planning
• Extent and relevance of experience in climate finance
• Familiarity with international climate finance, experience with the GCF as an advantage

Selection Criteria

• Track record of designing and implementing policy and regulatory frameworks and capacity building.
• Sound knowledge and national governance system.
• Experience with national budget procedures/processes

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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