Climate Risk & DRR Specialist for Agrifood Systems

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Tuguegarao; Sur place; PHP 670 000 - 1 004 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations seeks a Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines, on a 9-month contract (with 3 months probation). The role focuses on strengthening disaster preparedness, climate-smart farming practices, and resilience of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks.

Minimum requirements include an advanced degree and at least 5 years of field experience, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture, Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security, Economics, Environment, Natural Resources Management or Rural Development.
• At least 5 years of relevant field experience in agricultural projects, agri-enterprise, value chains or rural entrepreneurship.
• Full proficiency / working knowledge (level C) of English.
• A national of the Philippines or a legal resident with a valid work permit.

Responsabilités

• Provide programmatic and technical support in formulating strategies and action plans aligned with FAO’s objectives.
• Conduct a DRRM landscape assessment to map active actors, early warning systems, and climate-resilient technologies.
• Analyze risk financing instruments and insurance mechanisms for farmers and fisherfolks to protect livelihoods.
• Collaborate with DA-SAAD and APA to facilitate consultations, training and workshops for community preparedness.
• Support simulation exercises and women-led enterprise planning for climate-resilient livelihoods.
• Assist FAO Philippines in conceptualizing project proposals and engage partners for resource mobilization.
• Perform additional duties to support the project and FAO's mission.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Writing skills

MS Office

Formation

Advanced university degree

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations seeks a Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines, on a 9-month contract (with 3 months probation). The role focuses on strengthening disaster preparedness, climate-smart farming practices, and resilience of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks.

Minimum requirements include an advanced degree and at least 5 years of field experience, with English proficiency.