WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture

FAO; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Libyan Representation seeks a WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture to strengthen governance for integrated climate, water, energy, food and ecosystem strategies under the GCF Readiness program.

The role includes developing national frameworks, coordinating capacity-building activities, and preparing concept notes and pre-feasibility assessments, with close collaboration with government bodies and FAO units.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in climate science or closely related field.
• Experience in climate change adaptation, agriculture, or water resources is required.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical support for stakeholder engagement in agriculture, water, and environment sectors.
• Review studies and data to support WEFE Nexus concept notes.
• Contribute to institutional and governance arrangements, including NCCC and WEFE sub-committee.
• Assist in preparing GCF concept notes and pre-feasibility studies on WEFE Nexus projects.
• Support capacity development activities and ToT programmes across government institutions.

Skills

Analytical and conceptual skills

Excellent writing skills

English and Arabic language

Education

Advanced university degree in climate science or related field

Job description

Job Description - WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture (2602081)

Job Description

2602081

WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture

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 (Water and Agriculture) 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 WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture) will provide technical and coordination support to the implementation of project activities related to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus. The incumbent will contribute to strengthening institutional and governance arrangements, including the development of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) operational framework and the establishment of the WEFE Sub-Committee. The specialist will also support the preparation of a GCF concept note and pre-feasibility assessment for a proposed WEFE Nexus project, with particular attention to water and agriculture dimensions. In addition, the incumbent will provide technical support to capacity development activities, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes and their replication within relevant government institutions, while contributing to the effective coordination and implementation of other project activities as required.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical and logistical support to stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, interviews, and consultations with relevant actors in the agriculture, energy, water, and environment sectors
• Review relevant studies, reports and available information on water and agriculture to support the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note.
• Review and provide technical inputs to the institutional arrangements and operational manual of the NCCC;
• Review and provide technical inputs to the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study for the WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture project, particularly focusing on water and agriculture
• Provide support to the project team in the implementation and coordination of project activities.

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

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.