Reporting LinesThe Junior Professional Officer (Climate Change and Just Transition) reports to the Senior Natural Resources Officer in the Climate Change Workstream and the Gender Focal Point and works in close cooperation with relevant Officer(s) in the FAO Regional/Country Offices and/or FAO relevant Units.Technical Focus The Junior Professional Officer (Climate Change and Just Transition) provides technical, policy and programme support and support to countries in the formulation and implementation of integrated evidence-based climate change policies and practices for sustainable agrifood systems that are inclusive of rural communities, youth women and vulnerable groups.Key ResultsCollection and analysis of information, data and statistics and project / meeting services to support programme projects, products and services.Key FunctionsCollects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional related information, data and/or statistics to support the development and delivery of programme projects, products and services;• Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents;• Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems;• Updates and maintains databases and web pages;• Participates in multi-disciplinary project/work teams;• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.
; • Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.Specific Functions • Supports the development of new FAO data, methods, tools and services for climate change and social linkages used for practices, policies, programs and investment projects in agrifood sectors;• Assists in the provision of technical support for the design and the implementation of FAO's projects and programmes aimed at scaling up climate action in agrifood systems at a global, regional and national level in a gender-sensitive and inclusive manner;• Contributes to the technical assistance and capacity building supporting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations and non-party processes relevant to agriculture and food security;• Supports the establishment of the FAO's climate change and socio-economic linkages knowledge platform in close consultation with technical divisions and decentralised offices in FAO;• Supports the coordination process of the FAO's Programme Propriety Area (PPA) on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation under Better Environment priority area and contributes to other relevant PPAs with the focus on climate-related socio-economic impacts on agriculture, food security, just transition, human mobility, gender equality and other impact areas;• Supports establishing partnerships with relevant international organizations, both inter-governmental, non-governmental, and the private sector.CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGMinimum Requirements• Advanced university degree in development, development economics, agriculture economics, natural resources management, environmental economics, climate change, climate science or a related field;• Three years of relevant experience in analysing scientific and related policy questions, conducting research and writing reports, and project/programme management in the field of development, climate change, migration, fragile and conflict resolution, gender;• Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian).IMPORTANT: Please note the following mandatory requirements:• United States of America citizenship• Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December Competencies• Results Focus• Teamwork• Communication• Building Effective Relationships• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/Functional Skills• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in technical and policy matters related to climate change and social interlinkages, gender, justice, peace and conflict and sustainable natural resources management in food and agriculture;• Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific and policy documents and in organizing meetings and workshops; • Extent and relevance of experience in collecting, analysing and summarizing technical information and data; • Familiarity with data analysis and web-publishing software._________________________________________________________________ FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
_________________________________________________________________GENERAL INFORMATION• All candidates should possess computer/word processing skills• FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make an appointment at a lower grade• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICEA competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization.
This includes: • elements of family-friendly policies• flexible working arrangements• standards of conduct_________________________________________________________________
