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Food and Agriculture Organization Natural Resources Officer (Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction) Italy FAO Jobs 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization looking for “Natural Resources Officer (Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction)”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 22-Jul-24.

The Food and Agriculture Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 01/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Natural Resources Officer (Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction) to be based in Rome , Italy. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization

Job Title: Natural Resources Officer (Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction)

Duty Station: Rome , Italy

Country: Italy

Application Deadline: 22-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

• Plans and leads components of multidisciplinary teams, leads and/or participates in Organization-wide committees, project teams and working groups and/or provides specialized expertise on technical networks and international technical policy and standard-setting bodies.
• Develops technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks and related methodologies, tools, systems and databases, etc. to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of programmes of work, projects, products and/or services.
• Designs and conducts research, data collection, validation, analysis and/or reporting activities to support the development of technical standards, international instruments, innovative approaches and strategies, new tools, technologies, technical reports/publications and/or policy proposals as well as the provision of technical/policy/specialist/advice and expertise.
• Responds to country requests for technical and policy assistance, provides technical advice, assistance and solutions to Decentralized Offices, as well as technical backstopping to field projects.
• Collaborates in, provides technical backstopping to, and ensures the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities within Member Nations, such as policy support, organizational development and individual learning events including preparation of related information, learning materials and on-line tools.
• Promotes international cooperation, advocates best practices and increased policy dialogue and provides technical expertise at international/intergovernmental meetings.
• Participates in resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Strategic Framework.

Specific Functions
Leads and supports further development and effective mainstreaming of climate and disaster risk management measures across policies, programmes and projects (including climate and environment vertical funds), including:
• Utilizes and enhances technical knowledge, data and information. Develops and refines models, tools, methodologies and products that address climate, environmental and disaster risks applicable to value chains and across agricultural sectors.
• Provides robust technical and policy support on a range of issues, including climate change adaptation, early warnings, disaster risk reduction, drought monitoring, agrometeorological services and climate security. This task covers multiple hazards and integrates climate and disaster risk information across the Organization.
• Supports the evidence-based design of investments, projects and policy formulations for developing climate-resilient agrifood systems, utilizing climate, environmental and disaster risk assessments and management tools to guide decision-making processes.
• Leads or supports organizational capacity development activities focused on climate and disaster risk management and climate services, ensuring these initiatives enhance knowledge and operational capabilities across the Organization.
• Actively contributes to external and internal processes that aim for harmonization, guidance and standard setting for climate and disaster risk management among UN Agencies and other development institutions.
• Manages and nurtures external partnerships, particularly with key UN partners such as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Engages in relevant global initiatives and programmes that focus on climate services, climate and environmental risks, as well as disaster risk reduction.
• Leads awareness-raising activities related to climate services in agriculture. Represents the Organization at relevant internal and external meetings, conferences and other fora.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in climate sciences, agrometeorology, geography or data sciences.
• Seven years of relevant experience in leading work on climate, disaster risk reduction and environmental data and information for development of policies, programs and investments in agriculture or related fields, as well as in supporting countries on agrometeorology, climate modelling and related tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and limited knowledge (intermediate – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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

Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in project management and programme operational experience, including leading technical teams to support donors, multilateral organizations, civil society organization and policy makers on climate and environmental data and information, climate services, as well as early warning systems in agriculture.
• Extent and relevance of experience in producing climate data and risk information across Organization’s work areas, including policies, projects and programmes.
• Extent and relevance of experience in using climate models and tools, agrometeorological services and early warning of hazards such as drought, applied to agriculture.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the analysis and formulation of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation strategies, policies (such as for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)) and projects (such as GEF and GCF) for sustainable agrifood systems.
• Extent and relevance of experience in providing capacity development in climate services and disaster risk reduction.
• Familiarity with the UN system institutions and working experience in collaborating and networking with relevant international and government institutions.