Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Tuguegarao; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Writing skills

MS Office

Education

Advanced university degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting

12/Oct/2026

Closure Date

26/Oct/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FAPHI - FAO Representation in The Philippines

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)

Primary Location

Duration : 9 months (with 3 months probationary period)

Post Number : N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture


• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply


• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values


• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination


• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks


• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

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.

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices:

• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;


• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;


• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;


• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and


• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations, the academe and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, mechanization and modernization through improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

The position will be assigned in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, with field missions within the province.

Reporting Lines

The Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist will be under the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in close collaboration with the Project Team Coordinator and Programme Management Specialist.

Technical Focus

The Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist will contribute to the conduct of training on climate smart farming systems and improved aquaculture production and exploring insurance products. He/She will be responsible for strengthening the disaster preparedness and adaptive capacities of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks by integrating climate-smart agricultural practices, early warning systems, and risk-informed livelihood strategies to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical support in formulating strategies and approaches to achieve the intended results of the project. This includes developing action plans and ensuring alignment with FAO’s strategic objectives.


• Conduct a thorough assessment of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) landscape in the province/region. This involves scoping and mapping active DRRM actors, existing early warning systems, and available climate-resilient technologies. The objective is to develop an action plan to strengthen the disaster preparedness capacities of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks and build climate resilience of agricultural households.


• Analyze how existing risk financing instruments and insurance mechanisms for farmers and fisherfolks are linked to social protection systems. Explore how these mechanisms can be utilized or maximized to protect livelihood assets and improve preparedness and response to climate-induced hazards.


• In close collaboration with various offices in the Department of Agriculture such as the Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) and the GCF-funded Adapting Philippine Agriculture (APA) project, facilitate consultations, training, and workshops to develop community preparedness and response plans, including climate resilient livelihood-saving interventions. This includes conducting consultations and validation activities with key stakeholders.


• Support the conduct of simulation exercises to test the community preparedness and response plans developed. Relatedly, support the Women-Led Organizations (WLOs) in preparing climate-resilient enterprise/business plans. This involves facilitating decision-making on activity execution, particularly related to planning, budget, and implementation issues.


• Support FAO Philippines in conceptualizing and preparing project proposals. Engage with development partners for resource mobilization on DRRM/CCA-related interventions.


• Perform any other duties as necessary to support the project and FAO's mission in the Philippines.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in the field of Agriculture, Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security, Economics, Environment, Natural Resources Management and Rural Development.


• At least 5 years of relevant experience in practical 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.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus


• Teamwork


• Communication


• Building Effective Relationships


• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an evolving and complex humanitarian context and within multidisciplinary and different cultural background teams


• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Selection Criteria

• Excellent writing, and report writing skills in English and Filipino.


• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.


• Working knowledge of relevant local dialects is an advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)


• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted


• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/


• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/


• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.