Climate Change Specialist at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Full Time Jobs

Abuja FCT

Posted 3 years ago

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety and Security Consultant

Location: Abuja

About the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. The incumbent will work in the FAO Representation in Nigeria and will be expected to support the implementation of FAO Nigeria Country Programme Framework with emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation policies, strategies, and programmes.

Job Requirements

Advanced University degree in the fields of climate change, environment, natural resources, or other related fields.
•   Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in climate change issues at national level.
•   National of Nigeria.
•   Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of any of the Nigeria main languages (Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo, Pidgin).

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•   Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills;
•   Readiness to carry out visits to project sites and duty travel as required;
•   Flexibility and adaptability to work in emergency situations with tight deadlines;
•   Experience in a liaison function;
•   Demonstrable experience developmental programming, Agriculture, Forestry and other Land Use (AFOLU) sectors development including work experience with national and international NGO’s, UN agencies, governments and donors;
•   Excellent team-building and cross-cultural skills;
•   Thorough knowledge of FAO’s PCM guidelines and requirements;
•   Sound knowledge of FAO’s procedures and guidelines

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 please contact: [email protected]
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
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/
For additional employment opportunities 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.