WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist– Environment and Energy

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Libya seeks a WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist to support climate, water, energy and food security integration within the Green Climate Fund readiness project. The role focuses on coordinating activities, developing capacity through ToT programs, and coordinating with government institutions.

The incumbent will work under the FAO Representative in Libya and with FAO Subregional Office for North Africa, contributing to concept notes and pre-feasibility studies while ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in climate science, environmental sciences, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in climate change adaptation, ideally with focus on agriculture, water resources or food systems.
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
• Libyan national or resident with regular work permit.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for meetings and consultations with stakeholders in environment and energy sectors.
• Review studies, policies and information to support WEFE Nexus concept note development.
• Contribute to GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study with emphasis on environment and energy considerations.
• Support collection, compilation, analysis and validation of technical data for project activities.
• Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of project activities, including capacity-development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Synthesis

UN experience

Education

Advanced degree in climate science

Job description

Job Description - WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist– Environment and Energy (2602076)

Job Description

2602076

WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist– Environment and Energy

Job Posting

06/Oct/2026

Closure Date

20/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FNLIB - FAO Representation in Libya

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location

Home-Based

Duration : 70 WD

Post Number : N/A

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

• 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

Organizational Setting

Libya faces critical challenges in integrating climate change impacts across water, energy, food, and ecosystem sectors. The absence of updated baseline data limited institutional capacity, and lack of coordination mechanisms hinder the development of integrated strategies. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project aims to strengthen governance and institutional frameworks for integrated climate change, water, energy, and food security strategies, with a focus on the WEFE nexus.

Reporting Lines

The WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Environment and Energy) will be recruited under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Libya and the technical supervision of the FAO Subregional Office for North Africa (FAOSNE) Land and Water Officer. The specialist will work in close collaboration with the project team to support the implementation of project activities and ensure the achievement of project objectives.

Technical Focus

The National Specialist (Environment and Energy) will provide technical and coordination support to the implementation of project activities related to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, with a particular focus on the environment and energy sectors. The incumbent will contribute to the preparation of a GCF concept note and pre-feasibility assessment for a proposed WEFE Nexus climate-smart agriculture project, ensuring the integration of environmental sustainability and energy considerations. The specialist will also support capacity development activities, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes and their replication within relevant government institutions. In addition, the incumbent will contribute to the effective coordination and implementation of other project activities, providing technical support as required to advance the project’s objectives.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for the organization and coordination of meetings, interviews, and consultation sessions with key stakeholders and respondents related to the environment and energy sectors.
• Review relevant studies, reports, policies, and available information on the environment and energy sectors to support the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note.
• Review and provide technical inputs to the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study for the proposed WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture Project, with particular attention to environment and energy considerations.
• Support the collection, compilation, analysis, and validation of technical data and information required for project activities and related assessments.
• Provide technical and coordination support to the project team in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities, including support to capacity-development activities and stakeholder engagement processes.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Advanced university degree in climate science (master minimum), environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource management, or a related field
• At least 7 years’ experience in climate change adaptation ideally with a focus on agriculture, water resources, or food systems
• Working knowledge of English and Arabic
• National of Libya or resident in the country with a regular work permit

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent understanding of national and regional climate policies, climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agriculture, water, energy, and food security strategies.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to think creatively.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize.
• Experience working with UN agencies is an advantage.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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

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/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.