Environment and Climate Change Specialist at FAO

Job snapshot

Environment and Climate Change Specialist vacancy at FAO. The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in Dodoma, Tanzania, closing on Oct 25, 2026.

FAO runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

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Key responsibilities

• Sexual exploitation and in the advertised role as covered here abuse as covered here sexual harassment abuse of in in the advertised role the advertised role authority and for this vacancy discrimination This as well for this vacancy covers FAO as a Specialized Agency of as covered here in the advertised role the United Nations has as covered here a zero tolerance policy for in the advertised role conduct that is incompatible with as covered here its status objectives and mandate.
• Inclusive and evidence based project design and as covered here on this listing implementation in the advertised role This as well covers in the advertised role Coordinate stakeholder contact and for this vacancy consultations with in as covered here the advertised role government in the advertised role ministries local authorities on this listing development partners research institutions on this listing civil society organizations community groups private sector actors.
• Organizational Setting.
• Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel).
• Reporting Lines.
• Minimum Requirements.
• FAO seeks gender geographical and for this vacancy on this listing linguistic diversity in on this listing its staff and for as covered here this vacancy international consultants to on this listing for this vacancy best in the advertised role serve FAO Members in every regions.
• : Tanzania, United Republic of-Dodoma.
• Taking part in UN Outcome groups and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy prepare reports in in the advertised role UN Info as required.
• The Specialist will as on this listing well provide technical support as covered here at country office in in for this vacancy the advertised role the formulation and as covered here implementing of different projects in as covered here area of in as covered here the advertised role Environmental and Climate Change.
• Contribute to programme monitoring evaluation reporting by on this listing developing progress reports by as covered here documenting project achievements challenges lessons learned recommendations.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role on this listing the United Nations FAO supports Governments and as covered here on this listing regional institutions in for this vacancy as covered here as covered here achieving food security and on this listing nutrition reducing poverty promoting sustainable agricultural transformation building resilience to climate change securing the sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems.
• Carrying out every remaining duties as specified by for this vacancy on this listing the supervisor in on this listing support and as covered here furtherance of in the advertised role the FAO mission goals and for this vacancy as covered here strategic framework.
• Tasks and responsibilities.
• Climate risk and as covered here vulnerability assessments ecosystem assessments on this listing climate rationale development to as covered here on this listing support project formulation and in the advertised role decision making This as well covers carrying out climate environmental resilience analyses.
• : 21/Oct/2026.
• : 05/Nov/2026, 1:59:00 AM.
• Duration: 12 months (complete-time; renewable).
• FAO's commitment to in as covered here the advertised role environmental in the advertised role sustainability is integral to in on this listing the advertised role our strategic objectives and for this vacancy operations.
• Every applications will be treated with on this listing in the advertised role the strictest confidentiality.
• Everyone who works for in as covered here the advertised role FAO is required to for this vacancy as covered here adhere to on this listing the highest standards of for for this vacancy this vacancy integrity and as covered here professional conduct to uphold FAO's values.
• Contribute to the preparation of on this listing in the advertised role as covered here technical reports policy briefs knowledge offerings briefings programme documentation securing delivery of as covered here high standard outputs and on this listing dissemination of on this listing lessons learned and best practices.
• CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING.
• Closure Date.
• The incumbent will provide technical and in the advertised role for this vacancy analytical support for as covered here the preparation and as covered here on this listing implementation of for this vacancy GEF LDCF projects and on this listing as covered here contribute to on this listing for this vacancy the broader climate change on this listing environment biodiversity natural resource management resilience portfolio of in the advertised role the FAO Representation in Tanzania.
• Leading the formulation and for in the advertised role this vacancy development of for this vacancy climate and for on this listing this vacancy environmental projects by on this listing in the advertised role on this listing providing technical inputs to for in the advertised role this vacancy concept notes project documents funding proposals investment plans in line with as covered here national priorities FAO strategic frameworks donor requirements.
• Results Focus Teamwork Communication in the advertised role as covered here Building on this listing Effective Relationships Knowledge Sharing and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing Continuous Improvement.
• FAO is committed to for this vacancy on this listing achieving workforce diversity in in the advertised role for this vacancy terms of in the advertised role gender nationality background and culture.
• Spotting and support resource mobilization openings by on this listing contributing to the development of in the advertised role as covered here project for this vacancy pipelines investment concepts funding proposals partnership contact materials targeting climate environment for this vacancy biodiversity resilience financing windows.
• Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role non and in the advertised role under represented Members and for in the advertised role this vacancy person with on this listing disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Supporting the integration of as covered here as covered here environmental on this listing climate change gender youth in the advertised role social inclusion considerations into FAO programmes and for this vacancy in the advertised role projects to on this listing strengthen sustainability resilience equitable benefits for on this listing target populations.
• The Environment and on this listing as covered here Climate on this listing Change Specialist will on in the advertised role this listing work under in the advertised role the overall supervision of for on this listing this vacancy the FAO Representative in on this listing for this vacancy Tanzania the direct supervision of for this vacancy the Assistant FAO Representative Programme in close collaboration with in the advertised role FAO technical officers at the country subregional regional headquarters levels.
• To efficiently implement the for for this vacancy this vacancy project FAO is seeking to for this vacancy as covered here recruit Environment and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy Climate Change Specialist to on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role provide technical support to implement the project.
• Every selected candidates will as covered here undergo rigorous reference and in in the advertised role the advertised role background checks.
• Supporting contact and communicate regularly with for this vacancy in the advertised role for this vacancy stakeholders at National Regional and on this listing in the advertised role District level and for this vacancy in the advertised role as covered here these include Government Ministries in as covered here the advertised role institutions CSOs NGOs and for this vacancy private entities to obtain their inputs to inform design and delivery of projects.
• Supporting environmental and social safeguards compliance via in the advertised role environmental and in the advertised role as covered here social in the advertised role screening risk assessment mitigation in the advertised role planning stakeholder contact monitoring of on this listing safeguard requirements in for as covered here this vacancy accordance with FAO and donor standards.
• Post Number: N/A.
• Providing technical advisory support in for this vacancy the advertised role on on this listing climate change adaptation and for on this listing this vacancy mitigation climate in the advertised role smart agriculture sustainable livestock and on this listing as covered here fisheries in the advertised role management biodiversity conservation in the advertised role ecosystem restoration nature based solutions sustainable natural resource management.
• The objective of in the advertised role on this listing the assignment is to as covered here for this vacancy support for this vacancy the effective design formulation as covered here implementation monitoring coordination of for this vacancy these and remaining climate and in the advertised role environment related initiatives.
• Primary Location.
• Coherent development and implementation of for this vacancy climate environment resilience interventions on this listing This as well covers Facilitate coordination and on this listing in the advertised role as covered here collaboration between FAO technical for this vacancy units related government institutions as covered here development partners remaining stakeholders.
• Participation in the Coordination Unit for on this listing for this vacancy Forestry and for this vacancy Natural Resources CUFONA and remaining related national platforms while providing on this listing routine updates on project progress and as covered here emerging openings related to in the advertised role climate change and environmental sustainability This as well covers Represent FAO in as covered here technical meetings working groups coordination forums policy dialogues.
• Technical Focus.
• Grade Level: N/A.
• Organizational Unit: FRURT - FAO Representation in Tanzania.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in in as covered here the advertised role climate on this listing change environmental science as in the advertised role covered here environmental management as covered here natural resource on this for this vacancy listing management agriculture forestry for this vacancy fisheries on this listing livestock environmental economics sustainable on this listing development climate finance or another related discipline At least seven years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation environmental management natural resource management climate finance ecosystem restoration biodiversity conservation sustainable agriculture or related areas Working knowledge of English National of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Key skills

• Risk Assessment & Control
• Environmental Sustainability
• Stakeholder Engagement

How to apply

Apply through the FAO careers portal for this Environment and Climate Change Specialist.

Apply on the FAO site

Common questions

What role is open?

FAO is recruiting a Environment and Climate Change Specialist.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Dodoma, Tanzania.

When does it close?

The closing date is Oct 25, 2026.

How do I apply?

Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the FAO site