Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Climate Change Programme Specialist to support climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and natural resource management initiatives in Dili, Timor-Leste. The consultancy position focuses on implementing major climate adaptation projects while strengthening food security and environmental sustainability across the country.
About the Position
The Climate Change Programme Specialist will lead the implementation of FAO’s climate resilience initiatives, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded project “Enhancing Early Warning Systems (EWS) to Build Greater Resilience to Hydro-Meteorological Hazards in Timor-Leste.” The successful candidate will also contribute to FAO’s wider programme on climate resilience and natural resources management.
Job Location
- Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste
- Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Contract Type: Consultancy – Contractors Agreement
- Application Deadline: 22 June 2026
Key Responsibilities
The selected specialist will:
- Lead implementation of the Green Climate Fund Early Warning Systems project.
- Coordinate activities with UNEP, government institutions, and development partners.
- Strengthen FAO’s climate resilience and natural resource management programme.
- Develop project concepts and support resource mobilization.
- Prepare implementation plans, work plans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams of national and international consultants.
- Coordinate with government ministries and project steering committees.
- Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning (MEAL), and reporting.
- Design and implement agriculture climate information services and early warning activities.
- Organize capacity-building initiatives, policy support, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Represent FAO at national and international meetings when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- An advanced university degree in climate change, natural resource management, agricultural sciences, development economics, or a related discipline.
- At least five years of relevant professional experience in technical cooperation, climate resilience, agriculture, food security, rural development, or programme management.
- Proficient working knowledge of English.
Desired Experience
FAO values candidates with experience in:
- Climate information systems.
- Early warning systems.
- Climate change adaptation.
- Disaster Risk Management (DRM).
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Working with governments, research institutions, NGOs, and development partners.
- Multidisciplinary and international project management.
- Technical cooperation across agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and rural development.
- Experience within developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region is considered an advantage.
Core Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Results focus
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Why Join FAO?
Working with FAO provides an opportunity to contribute directly to global efforts aimed at strengthening climate resilience, improving food security, and supporting sustainable agricultural development. The role offers the chance to collaborate with governments, international organizations, technical experts, and local communities while implementing high-impact environmental and climate adaptation projects.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Create or update their online profile through the FAO recruitment portal.
- Complete all employment, education, and language information.
- Attach a motivation letter.
- Submit the application before the closing deadline.
Only applications submitted through the official FAO recruitment system will be considered.
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