INTRODUCTION
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- 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
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.
The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs (MTEA) is mandated to coordinate climate change issues in Eswatini which is focal to a number of multilateral agreements and funds such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Adaptation Fund (AF). The National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) is the main institutional arrangement set up for the coordination of climate change issues in Eswatini. The NCCC is multi-layered, composed of a committee of Ministers, the Executive committee (Principal Secretaries), the Operational Committee (senior officials) and technical working groups. Technical Working groups (TWGs) form a core part of the NCCC and include representatives of academia, private sector and civil society.
The Aid Coordination Management Section (ACMS) of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD) is responsible for the mobilization and management of external assistance. Sectorial climate change coordination is being implemented. For example, the Agricultural Sector Climate Change Coordination Mechanism (ASCCCM) has been set up to help mainstream adaptation and mitigation interventions in the Agricultural Sector.
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Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the technical supervision of the FAO Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and other relevant FAO Project Task Force Members and in close collaboration with government focal points including the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs who is mandated to coordinate climate change issues in Eswatini.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will be responsible for conducting an inventory of all relevant international climate change conventions/ obligations to which Eswatini is a signatory/has ratified or obliged to comply with, identify key contentious/sticking climate change related issues/themes and red lines. The Eswatini Government has to come up with measured and considered positions and direction and proffer recommendations on Eswatini position, direction and strategic interventions on key climate change issues from 2024-2035.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
• Identify and outline all relevant international climate change conventions/ obligations to which Eswatini is a signatory/has ratified or obliged to comply with
• Review and stocktake previous and current climate-related policies, strategies, plans, reports and action plans for gap analysis and come up with recommendations for mainstreaming climate action in all sectors
• Assess CC policies and action plans from other countries, noting good replicable practices and come up with recommendations for Eswatini
• Conduct situational analysis and literature review of Eswatini’s socio-economic development trajectory and how it is being impacted by climate change
• Actively support the implementation of consultations with the high-level Government officials to identify national priorities for addressing CC;
• Identify key contentious/sticking issues/themes, red lines where Eswatini Government must come up with measured and considered positions and direction, including why they are so important to be addressed in the context of Eswatini; (such as just transition and coal related issues, carbon markets, emissions from livestock etc)
• Develop/ make recommendations on Eswatini position, direction and strategic interventions on key climate change issues from 2024-2035
• Develop guidelines/recommendations for institutional arrangements and roles in climate change mitigation and adaptation in Eswatini for effective implementation of the strategic interventions and instruments
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, Agricultural Economics or a related field.
• (Ten) 10 years of relevant experience in Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management or related field
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in research, drafting and preparation of policies and programmes
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
- 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.
HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
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• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
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• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
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