Job Opportunity: Join the UN FAO as a Young Professional Officer in Climate Change and Disaster Resilience – Open to Recent Graduates and Early Career Professionals Worldwide
Posting Date: August 6, 2024
Application Deadline: September 1, 2024, 5:59 PM (local time)
Organizational Unit: Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU)
Job Type: Staff Position
Requisition Type: Professional
Grade Level: P-1
Primary Location: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: Fixed term: 2 years with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2008739
CCOG Code: 1S01
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Join FAO in Advancing Global Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) plays a pivotal role in transforming agrifood systems worldwide to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Our mission aligns with the 2030 Agenda, promoting better production, nutrition, environment, and lives, ensuring no one is left behind.
We are seeking a Young Professional Officer (Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters) to join our Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU). This role is integral to FAO’s mission in supporting regional priorities related to food security, agriculture, and rural development. If you are passionate about climate resilience and disaster risk reduction, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to meaningful global change.
Organizational Context
The REU leads FAO’s response to regional challenges in Europe and Central Asia. It coordinates with country offices, oversees program implementation, and fosters relationships with regional bodies. This office is crucial in translating global strategies into regional actions, particularly in enhancing resilience against climate-related disasters.
Role and Responsibilities
Reporting Lines:
The Young Professional Officer reports to the Field Programme Officer/Regional Resilience Focal Point and works under the guidance of the Natural Resources Officer (Climate Change).
Technical Focus:
Your work will support the planning, implementation, and reporting of climate change and disaster resilience initiatives across agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. This includes disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate action, and preparedness for crises.
Key Results:
- Provide technical assistance and support research, data collection, and analysis.
- Contribute to capacity development initiatives related to climate change and disaster resilience in agriculture.
Key Functions:
- Analyze technical, social, economic, and environmental data.
- Maintain databases and provide technical support to projects.
- Develop training materials and organize workshops and seminars.
- Assist in organizing meetings and conferences, ensuring effective follow-up.
Specific Functions:
- Support the formulation of DRR, climate action, and resilience projects.
- Provide technical backstopping for regional and country projects.
- Assist in risk and vulnerability assessments and post-disaster needs assessments.
- Contribute to regional and country activities related to disaster impact on agriculture.
- Support capacity development in climate change resilience for national governments, farmers, and vulnerable groups.
- Assist in updating and implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
- Engage with private sector stakeholders in climate adaptation and mitigation processes.
Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced university degree in agriculture, agro-climatology, natural resources, or related fields.
- At least one year of relevant experience in sustainable agriculture, climate risk management, or disaster risk reduction.
- Proficiency in English (Level C); intermediate knowledge (Level B) of another FAO official language.
Competencies:
- Results Focus
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building Effective Relationships
- Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills:
- Experience in DRR, climate change, and climate-smart agriculture.
- Experience in project implementation is an asset.
- Proficiency in Russian is desirable.
Age Limit: Candidates must be 32 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2024.
Why Join FAO?
FAO is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from qualified female candidates, nationals of non- and under-represented Member States, and persons with disabilities. We offer a competitive compensation package, including dependency allowances, rental subsidies, education grants, annual leave, and international health insurance.
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct. FAO operates under a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
How to Apply
To apply, visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile. Ensure that your profile includes all relevant employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills. Attach a letter of motivation and submit your application well before the deadline.
