Remote Climate Change & AFOLU Specialist

FAO; United States; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

FAO seeks a Climate Change Specialist for a 11-month consultant engagement. The home-based position supports FAO’s programs in Central Asia, focusing on climate change mitigation, adaptation and AFOLU, with emphasis on NDCs, MRV, and project development.

The consultant will work under supervision, coordinate with national partners and deliver analytical reports, policy guidance, and capacity-building activities to strengthen resilient agri-food systems and sustainable landscapes.

Formación

• Advanced university degree (MSc) in Climate Change, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Working knowledge of English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical and analytical expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation, including AFOLU, agri-food systems, forestry and watershed management.
• Support policy analysis, planning processes, NDCs, NAPs and LT-LEDS; identify opportunities for alignment and implementation.
• Support AFOLU climate assessments, mitigation and adaptation opportunities and investment needs.
• Contribute to GHG inventories, MRV systems and reporting under UNFCCC/Paris Agreement ETF.
• Contribute to climate finance proposals and project development with emphasis on the GCF and other funds.
• Undertake field missions, capacity development activities, and dissemination of best practices.

Conocimientos

Climate change

Policy analysis

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Capacity development

Educación

MSc in Climate Change

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Descripción del empleo

FAO seeks a Climate Change Specialist for a 11-month consultant engagement. The home-based position supports FAO’s programs in Central Asia, focusing on climate change mitigation, adaptation and AFOLU, with emphasis on NDCs, MRV, and project development.

The consultant will work under supervision, coordinate with national partners and deliver analytical reports, policy guidance, and capacity-building activities to strengthen resilient agri-food systems and sustainable landscapes.