Environment and Climate Change Specialist
Organizational Context
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports governments and regional institutions in achieving food security, reducing poverty, promoting sustainable agriculture, strengthening climate resilience, and ensuring sustainable natural resource management. To effectively implement its projects, FAO seeks an Environment and Climate Change Specialist to provide technical support for project implementation and assist the country office in formulating and executing various environmental and climate change initiatives.
Job Purpose
The primary objective of this role is to support the effective design, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of climate- and environment-related initiatives within Tanzania. The incumbent will provide crucial technical and analytical support for the preparation and execution of GEF/LDCF projects. This position will significantly contribute to FAO's broader portfolio concerning climate change, environment, biodiversity, natural resource management, and resilience in the country, ensuring alignment with national priorities and FAO's strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
The Environment and Climate Change Specialist will lead the formulation and development of climate and environmental projects, providing technical inputs for concept notes, project documents, and funding proposals. This role involves coordinating stakeholder engagement with government bodies, development partners, research institutions, and civil society to ensure inclusive project design and implementation. The specialist will conduct climate, environmental, and resilience analyses, including risk and vulnerability assessments, to inform project development. Key responsibilities include providing technical advisory on climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate-smart agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management. The role also entails facilitating collaboration among FAO units, government institutions, and partners, and supporting the integration of environmental, climate change, gender, and social inclusion aspects into FAO programmes. The specialist will contribute to technical reports, knowledge products, and programme documentation, ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguards, and supporting resource mobilization efforts. Representation in technical meetings and policy dialogues is also a key function.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in areas such as climate change adaptation or mitigation, environmental management, natural resource management, climate finance, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, or sustainable agriculture is necessary.
Skills
Key competencies include Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement. Proficiency in English is also essential for this role.