Environment and Climate Change Specialist at FAO
Environment and Climate Change Specialist at FAO
Environment and Climate Change Specialist
Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Location: Dodoma / Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time (National Project Personnel – 12 Months, Renewable)
Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 (1:59 AM)
Job ID: 149731
Job Overview
The Environment and Climate Change Specialist provides technical support in designing, formulating, implementing, and monitoring FAO’s climate and environment projects in Tanzania. Reporting to the FAO Representative and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), the Specialist leads project proposals (including GEF/LDCF initiatives), conducts environmental risk assessments, ensures social safeguard compliance, and coordinates with government and development partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead technical inputs for concept notes, project documents, and funding proposals aligned with national priorities, FAO frameworks, and donor requirements.
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Conduct climate vulnerability, risk, ecosystem, and resilience analyses to guide project formulation and policy decision-making.
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Provide technical advisory services on climate-smart agriculture, climate change adaptation/mitigation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable natural resource management.
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Oversee environmental and social safeguard compliance through risk screening, mitigation planning, and continuous monitoring against FAO and donor standards.
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Coordinate multi-stakeholder consultations across government ministries, local authorities, CSOs, research institutions, and private sector actors.
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Support resource mobilization by identifying climate and biodiversity financing opportunities and developing project pipeline concepts.
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Represent FAO in national technical working groups (such as CUFONA), policy dialogues, and UN Outcome Group reporting platforms.
Requirements & Qualifications
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Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Environmental Economics, or a related field.
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Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation/mitigation, natural resource management, climate finance, or sustainable agriculture.
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Must be a National of the United Republic of Tanzania.
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Excellent working knowledge of English (both written and spoken).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically through the official FAO careers portal under Non-Staff Opportunities (National Project Personnel – NPP) before November 5, 2026.
