WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to improving nutrition, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. The organization aims to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission includes promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing resilience to climate change, and fostering inclusive rural development.
Job Overview:
The WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture) will play a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by Libya in integrating climate change impacts across various sectors, including water, energy, food, and ecosystems. This position is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project, which aims to enhance governance and institutional frameworks for integrated climate change strategies. The specialist will work under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Libya and the technical guidance of the FAO Subregional Office for North Africa. The role involves close collaboration with the project team to implement activities that support the project's objectives, particularly focusing on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus. The incumbent will be responsible for developing operational frameworks, supporting capacity development initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination of project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The specialist will provide technical and logistical support for stakeholder engagement activities, which include organizing meetings, conducting interviews, and facilitating consultations with key actors in the agriculture, energy, water, and environment sectors. They will review relevant studies and reports to inform the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note. Additionally, the specialist will offer technical inputs to the institutional arrangements and operational manual of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) and contribute to the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study for the WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture project. The role also involves supporting the project team in the implementation and coordination of various project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in climate science, environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource management, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of experience in climate change adaptation, particularly with a focus on agriculture, water resources, or food systems, is required. Candidates should have a working knowledge of English and Arabic and must be nationals of Libya or residents with a regular work permit. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and conceptual skills, excellent writing abilities, and experience working with UN agencies, which is considered an advantage.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree, which is typically a master's degree or higher, in fields related to climate science, environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, or natural resource management. This educational background is essential to ensure that the specialist has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and agricultural practices.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in the field of climate change adaptation, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, water resources, or food systems. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the WEFE Nexus and for effectively contributing to the project's objectives.
Languages:
Proficiency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. These language skills are essential for effective communication with stakeholders, conducting consultations, and preparing technical documents. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. The role is expected to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared to engage in various project activities that may require coordination with international and national stakeholders. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with FAO's policies and standards, and the position may involve international collaboration and travel as necessary.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Established in 1945, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to improving nutrition, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and sustainable agricultural practices. The organization aims to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mission includes promoting sustainable agricultural practices, enhancing resilience to climate change, and fostering inclusive rural development.
Job Overview:
The WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture) will play a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by Libya in integrating climate change impacts across various sectors, including water, energy, food, and ecosystems. This position is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project, which aims to enhance governance and institutional frameworks for integrated climate change strategies. The specialist will work under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Libya and the technical guidance of the FAO Subregional Office for North Africa. The role involves close collaboration with the project team to implement activities that support the project's objectives, particularly focusing on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus. The incumbent will be responsible for developing operational frameworks, supporting capacity development initiatives, and ensuring effective coordination of project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The specialist will provide technical and logistical support for stakeholder engagement activities, which include organizing meetings, conducting interviews, and facilitating consultations with key actors in the agriculture, energy, water, and environment sectors. They will review relevant studies and reports to inform the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note. Additionally, the specialist will offer technical inputs to the institutional arrangements and operational manual of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) and contribute to the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study for the WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture project. The role also involves supporting the project team in the implementation and coordination of various project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in climate science, environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource management, or a related field. A minimum of 7 years of experience in climate change adaptation, particularly with a focus on agriculture, water resources, or food systems, is required. Candidates should have a working knowledge of English and Arabic and must be nationals of Libya or residents with a regular work permit. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and conceptual skills, excellent writing abilities, and experience working with UN agencies, which is considered an advantage.
Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree, which is typically a master's degree or higher, in fields related to climate science, environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, or natural resource management. This educational background is essential to ensure that the specialist has the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and agricultural practices.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of relevant experience in the field of climate change adaptation, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, water resources, or food systems. This level of experience is crucial for understanding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the WEFE Nexus and for effectively contributing to the project's objectives.
Languages:
Proficiency in both English and Arabic is mandatory for this position. These language skills are essential for effective communication with stakeholders, conducting consultations, and preparing technical documents. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements. The role is expected to be full-time, and candidates should be prepared to engage in various project activities that may require coordination with international and national stakeholders. Compensation and benefits will be aligned with FAO's policies and standards, and the position may involve international collaboration and travel as necessary.
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