Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) is a division within the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that focuses on addressing the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Established to provide cross-organizational coordination on these critical issues, OCB serves as a focal point for major multilateral environmental agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The office assists FAO member countries in tackling the interconnected challenges of security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, climate change, and environmental degradation, facilitating access to climate and environmental financing through initiatives like the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). OCB also hosts various programs, including the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme and the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The organization is committed to scaling up support for developing countries to transition towards sustainable agricultural practices, which is essential for achieving global food security and nutrition goals. FAO's Climate Change Strategy emphasizes the importance of increasing public and private investment in climate action, and the establishment of the GCF Team within OCB aims to coordinate the development and management of the GCF portfolio, ensuring alignment with national priorities and strategic objectives.
Job Overview:
The GCF Specialist position is designed to support the FAO-GCF community by providing qualified candidates who can either lead or support the formulation of GCF projects or assist in the GCF accreditation process for national and regional direct access entities. The role may be home-based, with travel required for field missions. The Specialist will work under the supervision of the Senior Natural Resources Officer and collaborate closely with the relevant FAO Representation and Regional Office. The position focuses on the identification and design of FAO-GCF projects and programs, which includes conducting research, performing analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">technical analysis, and supporting negotiations related to project implementation and co-financing. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that project proposals align with GCF investment criteria and FAO's operational policies, thereby contributing to the organization's mission of promoting sustainable agricultural development in the face of climate change.
Duties and Responsibilities:
For GCF Project Design Specialists, the duties include leading the formulation of GCF proposal packages, ensuring technical quality and alignment with GCF investment criteria. The Specialist will develop the project's Theory of Change and logframe, outline feasibility study documents, provide technical expertise to project proponents, and engage in stakeholder consultations to identify co-financing sources. They will also ensure quality control of GCF Concept Notes and Funding Proposals, coordinate proposal development teams, oversee project budgets, and ensure that Environmental and Social Safeguards assessments inform project design. For Accreditation Specialists, the responsibilities include supporting the framing of accreditation objectives, organizing stakeholder consultations, assessing potential candidate entities, developing GCF Accreditation Action Plans, and assisting in the preparation of mandatory documents for GCF accreditation applications. Both roles require the ability to perform other related duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as finance, business administration, political sciences, sustainable development, environment, climate policy, or natural resources management. For those with a bachelor's degree, two additional years of relevant professional experience are required. For Personal Services Agreements (PSAs), a university degree or technical degree/certificate in similar fields is necessary, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience for category C, five years for category B, or ten years for category A. Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of English (level C) and possess FAO Core Competencies, including results focus, teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing. Experience in multiple locations or areas of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable, as is familiarity with GCF procedures and the ability to write technical reports in English.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in finance, business administration, political sciences, sustainable development, environment, climate policy, natural resources management, or natural resource economics. Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience. For PSAs, a university degree or technical degree/certificate in relevant fields is required, with varying levels of experience based on the category of the position.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience for category C positions, five years for category B, and ten years for category A. Experience in preparing GCF proposals, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and providing technical expertise at national, subregional, and regional levels is essential. Demonstrated capacity to write project documents and analyze diverse information is also required, along with the ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with colleagues and government counterparts.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English (level C) is mandatory. Intermediate proficiency (level B) in another official FAO language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is considered advantageous. This multilingual capability is important for effective communication and collaboration in a diverse international environment.
Additional Notes:
The position may be home-based with required travel for field missions. The specific contract duration, seniority level, and whether the position is full-time or part-time are not specified in the job posting. Candidates should be prepared for international recruitment, and details regarding compensation and benefits are not provided in the advertisement.
The Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) is a division within the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that focuses on addressing the challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. Established to provide cross-organizational coordination on these critical issues, OCB serves as a focal point for major multilateral environmental agreements, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The office assists FAO member countries in tackling the interconnected challenges of security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, climate change, and environmental degradation, facilitating access to climate and environmental financing through initiatives like the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). OCB also hosts various programs, including the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme and the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The organization is committed to scaling up support for developing countries to transition towards sustainable agricultural practices, which is essential for achieving global food security and nutrition goals. FAO's Climate Change Strategy emphasizes the importance of increasing public and private investment in climate action, and the establishment of the GCF Team within OCB aims to coordinate the development and management of the GCF portfolio, ensuring alignment with national priorities and strategic objectives.
Job Overview:
The GCF Specialist position is designed to support the FAO-GCF community by providing qualified candidates who can either lead or support the formulation of GCF projects or assist in the GCF accreditation process for national and regional direct access entities. The role may be home-based, with travel required for field missions. The Specialist will work under the supervision of the Senior Natural Resources Officer and collaborate closely with the relevant FAO Representation and Regional Office. The position focuses on the identification and design of FAO-GCF projects and programs, which includes conducting research, performing analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">technical analysis, and supporting negotiations related to project implementation and co-financing. The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that project proposals align with GCF investment criteria and FAO's operational policies, thereby contributing to the organization's mission of promoting sustainable agricultural development in the face of climate change.
Duties and Responsibilities:
For GCF Project Design Specialists, the duties include leading the formulation of GCF proposal packages, ensuring technical quality and alignment with GCF investment criteria. The Specialist will develop the project's Theory of Change and logframe, outline feasibility study documents, provide technical expertise to project proponents, and engage in stakeholder consultations to identify co-financing sources. They will also ensure quality control of GCF Concept Notes and Funding Proposals, coordinate proposal development teams, oversee project budgets, and ensure that Environmental and Social Safeguards assessments inform project design. For Accreditation Specialists, the responsibilities include supporting the framing of accreditation objectives, organizing stakeholder consultations, assessing potential candidate entities, developing GCF Accreditation Action Plans, and assisting in the preparation of mandatory documents for GCF accreditation applications. Both roles require the ability to perform other related duties as required, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant fields such as finance, business administration, political sciences, sustainable development, environment, climate policy, or natural resources management. For those with a bachelor's degree, two additional years of relevant professional experience are required. For Personal Services Agreements (PSAs), a university degree or technical degree/certificate in similar fields is necessary, along with a minimum of one year of relevant experience for category C, five years for category B, or ten years for category A. Candidates must demonstrate a working knowledge of English (level C) and possess FAO Core Competencies, including results focus, teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing. Experience in multiple locations or areas of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable, as is familiarity with GCF procedures and the ability to write technical reports in English.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree in finance, business administration, political sciences, sustainable development, environment, climate policy, natural resources management, or natural resource economics. Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience. For PSAs, a university degree or technical degree/certificate in relevant fields is required, with varying levels of experience based on the category of the position.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of one year of relevant experience for category C positions, five years for category B, and ten years for category A. Experience in preparing GCF proposals, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and providing technical expertise at national, subregional, and regional levels is essential. Demonstrated capacity to write project documents and analyze diverse information is also required, along with the ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively with colleagues and government counterparts.
Languages:
A working knowledge of English (level C) is mandatory. Intermediate proficiency (level B) in another official FAO language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish, is considered advantageous. This multilingual capability is important for effective communication and collaboration in a diverse international environment.
Additional Notes:
The position may be home-based with required travel for field missions. The specific contract duration, seniority level, and whether the position is full-time or part-time are not specified in the job posting. Candidates should be prepared for international recruitment, and details regarding compensation and benefits are not provided in the advertisement.
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