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NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICER (CLIMATE CHANGE/CLIMATE FINANCE)

Job Posting: 24/Aug/2022

Closure Date: 15/Sep/2022, 12:59:00 AM

Organizational Unit: RAP

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Grade Level: P-4

Primary Location: Thailand-Bangkok

Duration: Fixed-term: 2 years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2009183

CCOG Code: 1R

•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 persons 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.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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.

Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) is responsible for leading FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO’s priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programs, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with the Offices, Centers and Divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RAP also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization’s Program of Work and Budget and implements approved programs and projects in the region, monitors the level of program implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RAP develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and regional inter-governmental organizations.

The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.

The post is located in the Climate Change and Resilience Team of RAP in Bangkok, Thailand.

Reporting Lines

The Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change/Climate Finance) reports to the Senior Resilience Officer, Climate Change and Resilience Module Leader, RAP.

Technical Focus

Climate change adaptation and mitigation, mobilization of climate finance for agrifood system transformation to achieve Better Production, Better Environment, Better Nutrition and a Better Life, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key Results

Comprehensive technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development and implementation of regional programs, projects, products and services in accordance with regional objectives and the FAO Strategic Framework.

Key Functions

•Plans and leads components of multi-disciplinary teams; leads and/or participates in internal committees, project teams and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and/or international technical policy and standard setting bodies.

•Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programs of work, projects, products and/or services.

•Designs 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.

•Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices; provides technical backstopping to field projects.

•Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of, capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member countries, such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.

•Promotes international cooperation, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue; provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings;

•Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate Strategy.

Specific Functions

•Plans and leads the climate change related activities of the RAP Climate Change and Resilience program.

•Coordinates FAO Regional Climate Change Network and RAP Climate Change Working Group and contributes to FAO Climate Change Technical Network; leads FAO’s participation in regional climate change coordination mechanisms and inter-governmental organizations’ technical, policy and standard setting bodies (such as of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations – ASEAN). 

•Develops strategic analytical frameworks, methodologies, tools and systems to support policy, planning, investment decision making, implementation and monitoring and reporting on climate change adaptation and mitigation in the agrifood systems.

•Designs and leads research, field testing, analysis and validation to develop innovative approaches and strategies, technologies, tools, technical standards and instruments to promote climate smart agriculture and other effective climate change adaptation and mitigation measures along the agrifood value chain.

•Provides policy advice, technical support and capacity building for Member countries and inter-governmental organizations in the field of climate change, climate smart agriculture, natural resources management and access to climate finance.

•Provides support for the development and resource mobilization of regional and country programs/projects.

•Provides technical backstopping and ensures the quality/effectiveness of regional and country programs/projects.

•Leads and/or participates in capacity building and support to Member countries to access global environment and climate finance, including but not limited to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Adaptation Fund (AF) and other donors.

•Designs and leads analyses and strategic partnerships to develop innovative, blended finance mechanisms to mobilize private sector financing to support investment in climate change mitigation and adaptive agrifood systems.

•Supports the coordination of RAP’s activities to increase access to environmental and climate finance.

• Promotes international and regional cooperation, joint policy advocacy, sharing of best practices and learning, demonstrating FAO’s technical leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptive agrifood system transformation in the region.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•Advanced university degree in natural resources management with focus on climate change, environmental/natural resources management policies, natural resources economics, climate finance and/or a related field.

•Seven years of relevant experience in natural resources management and climate change adaptation and mitigation or other related fields with emphasis on policy development, climate-responsive planning and investment, climate change adaptation and mitigation program and project development, resource mobilization and implementation.

•Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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, particularly in field positions.

•Sound knowledge of climate change issues in agrifood systems and sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

•Track record of experience in the formulation and implementation of projects and in providing support to countries for technical assistance in the field of climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate smart agriculture and natural resources management and access to climate finance.

•Excellent analytical skills and experience in leading multi-disciplinary research on climate change, natural resources management, climate smart agriculture, financing for development and related issues.

•Good experience in the preparation of technical and policy reports, guidelines and manuals in the field of climate smart agriculture and natural resources management.

•Ability to mobilize resources and develop strategic partnerships.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION

·       Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds

·       FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·       Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:  http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salary.htm

  Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances

• Rental subsidy

• Education grant for children

• Home leave travel

• 30 working days of annual leave per year

• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

• International health insurance; optional life insurance

• Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

• Elements of family-friendly policies

• Flexible working arrangements

• Standards of conduct.

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

•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 http://www.whed.net/

• 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.

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