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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

  • 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

Guided by the Country Program Framework 2023 -2027, FAO’s country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; Vision 2030, 2030 Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030), National Water Resources Plan, 2017-2037, Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022), National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022), Programmer (2022), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, 2030, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life – Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030, Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative “Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Building”.

Through the support of various international donors, FAO Egypt is implementing a growing portfolio of projects covering but not limited to; land and water enhancement, agriculture production, animal health, climate change adaptation, agrifood value chain development, food security and nutrition and support to vulnerable rural and smallholder farmers. Further, an expected pipeline of projects covering climate change adaptation, natural resources management, biodiversity restoration and risk reduction is expected. FAO Egypt also sits in various coordination mechanisms in the country, in a strategic capacity, as a technical lead for food systems and agriculture.

To deliver its program, FAO Egypt is working with several line ministries such as Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of Water Irrigation, and Ministry of Youth and Sports.


Reporting Lines

The Climate Change Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative.


Technical Focus

Support the implementation, knowledge development, training and dissemination of FAO’s climate change portfolio through the provision of technical expertise on climate change and agrifood systems, including areas such as climate change adaptation, mitigation, biodiversity and gender linkages.


Tasks and responsibilities

The Climate Change Specialist will support FAO, national counterparts and partners in the climate change programme of work; concept note development\: economic, market or value chain analysis; knowledge sharing and generation; capacity-building and further development of activities under the Country Porgramming Framework (CPF). The focus of the support will be primarily on the implementation of ongoing projects and programmes within the climate change, biodiversity and environment (OCB) portfolio.
Depending on the profile, the specific tasks of the incumbent will be related to areas of work of the team related to\:

• Provide technical guidance to integrate and mainstream climate change and biodiversity considerations into national and regional agricultural development plans, policies, and investment strategies.
• Conduct technical analysis of nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans, and projects such as GEF and GCF.
• Support in advancing climate policy processes, including mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, and transparency mechanisms.
• Support private sector engagement in climate adaptation and mitigation and biodiversity goals through innovative financing mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and sustainable business models.
• Conduct assessments of climate vulnerability and risk in agricultural systems, providing recommendations for policy and programmatic interventions.
• Analyse ongoing initiatives and case studies; document lessons learned, good practices, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop project concept notes, project proposals, technical knowledge materials and other relevant documents that contribute to the development of ongoing and future projects and programmes.
• Develop training materials and capacity-building programs for policymakers, technical experts, farmers, and private sector actors on sustainable agriculture and climate risk management.
• Participate in field missions and technical workshops as needed.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Environment Management, Natural Resources Management or related fields;
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in climate change and natural resource management projects and programmes;
• Working knowledge (level C) in the English and Arabic languages;
• National of Egypt or resident of the country with valid work permit.


FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement


Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience in climate change analysis and policy, environmental and development economics are preferred.
• Experience with incorporating climate change considerations into agricultural and nature resource management investment programmes and projects.
• Experience in medium and large size climate programming for GEF, GCF and donor funding are preferred.
• Knowledge about government decision making and network with climate institutions will be considered assets.

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).
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org
  • 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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance\: https\://fao.service-now.com/csp

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