Explore Exciting FAO Home-Based Careers as an Expert in Climate Change Analysis 2025-26
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking talented individuals for home-based positions as Climate Change Analysis Experts for 2025-26. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to global sustainability efforts while working remotely. Interested candidates can apply online to join a dynamic team addressing climate challenges.
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.
Technical Focus
The Expert on Climate Change Analysis will support a team of experts for the design and preparation of a GCF multi-country detailed project proposal. The Expert will provide technical expertise to assess climate-related risks, develop climate models, and recommend strategies that inform project design and implementation.
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He will analyze climate change impacts on livestock systems in the ECOWAS region and develop and improve climate rationale for the project. The expert will work closely the international expert on agro-sylvo-pastoralism and the other expert to deliver some outputs.
Tasks and responsibilities
The Expert on Climate Change Analysis for design of multi-country full fledge project proposal will carry out the following tasks:
• Support the identification and oversee project formulation at their different stages and in close collaboration with the FAO country offices, FAO GCF unit and relevant regional and/or sub-regional technical officers.
• Conduct detailed climate risk assessments focusing on livestock systems across ECOWAS member states.
• Identify vulnerabilities, including extreme weather events, droughts, heat stress, and changes in water availability.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Meteorology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in climate change analysis and modelling
• Full proficiency/working knowledge of French
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
Selection Criteria
• Requirement of such position (diploma & language skills)
• Professional experience and similar products delivered.
• Mission-related studies particularly in Africa/focus in West Africa.
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),
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
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
