Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Specialist

FAO; Tuguegarao; On-site; PHP 781,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO is seeking a Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist to be based in Tuguegarao City, with field missions within Cagayan Province. The role focuses on training, climate-smart farming, and improving resilience for small-scale farmers and fisherfolks under a 9-month project.

The position requires a advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant field experience, with English proficiency and willingness to travel within the province.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of practical field experience in agricultural projects or rural development.
• Full proficiency in English; Filipino language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical support to formulate strategies and plans aligned with FAO objectives.
• Conduct a DRRM landscape assessment and map active actors and early warning systems.
• Analyze risk financing instruments for agriculture and relate to social protection systems.
• Collaborate with DA-SAAD and APA projects to conduct consultations, trainings, and validation activities.
• Support development of community preparedness and climate-resilient livelihood plans.

Skills

MS Office

Excellent writing

Willingness to travel

Education

Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Climate, DRR, Food Security, Economics, Environment, NRM or Rural Development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FAO is seeking a Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist to be based in Tuguegarao City, with field missions within Cagayan Province. The role focuses on training, climate-smart farming, and improving resilience for small-scale farmers and fisherfolks under a 9-month project.

The position requires a advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant field experience, with English proficiency and willingness to travel within the province.