Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The main aim of the FAO Representation in Cambodia is to assist government to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing a Technical Cooperation Programme entitled, “Strengthening capacity of policy makers to mobilize investment for resilient and low emission agrifood systems in Asia under Article 6 of the UNFCCC Paris Agreement,” in which Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam are participating. This project will enhance capacity to mobilize resources for resilient and low emission agrifood systems using the Paris Agreement Article 6 instruments, working closely with relevant stakeholders such as counterpart agencies, development partners engaged in relevant baseline initiatives, local governments, civil society organizations involved in Article 6 safeguards, private sector carbon project developers and offtake companies.

Reporting Lines

The Technical Advisor (Carbon Finance) will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and the direct supervision of Programme Advisor. Additionally, s/he will work under the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) from FAO-RAP and with dedicated project staff and government counterparts at country level.

Technical Focus 

The project aims to enhance capacity to mobilize resources for resilient and low emission agrifood systems using the Paris Agreement Article 6 instruments. The Technical Advisor is expected to lead, monitor and coordinate the project activities at the national level.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Support implementation of the project at the national level including organization of workshops and meetings;
•    Carry out the analysis on prioritizing projects and programmes with high potential for development under Article 6 instruments based on conducted gaps and needs workshops and developed decarbonization pathways;
•    Develop national readiness roadmaps for agrifood systems and Article 6 participation;
•    Provide technical support to the preparation of Article 6 programme or project concepts and feasibility assessments;
•    Support the coordination of national participation on national and regional level trainings, workshops and knowledge exchanges;
•    Develop necessary workshop and training reports and other knowledge products;
•    Perform other tasks necessary as assigned by the project team.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced university degree in one of the following: economics, law, finance, policy, accounting, business administration, marketing or equivalent
•    A minimum of seven years of working experience with carbon markets
•    Working knowledge of English and Khmer
•    National of Cambodia or resident in the country with a valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Extent and relevance of experience in supporting, advising and guiding the implementation of multi-stakeholder project in the context of his/her area of expertise;
•    Ability to develop plans for the implementation and coordination of project operations, in partnership with UN agencies, international entities, NGOs and other relevant actors;
•    Extent and relevant of experience in programme/project formulation, analysis, planning and implementation;
•    Understanding FAO/UN policies and programmes is considered a strong asset;
•    Familiarity with UN administrative, operational and financial procedure is an asset.
•    Proficiency in relevant computer applications such as word processing tools, spreadsheets and desktop publishing software (MS Office Word, Excel etc.).

Selection Criteria

•    Solid knowledge on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and voluntary carbon markets (VCM)
•    Excellent writing and communication abilities in English and Khmer