National Climate Change Specialist
Job Description
Title: National Climate Change Specialist
Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, or a closely related field;
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Organizational Unit: FABGD - FAO Representation in Bangladesh
∎ Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
∎ Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
∎ Grade Level: N/A
∎ Primary Location: Bangladesh-Dhaka
∎ Duration: 09 months with the possibility of an extension
∎ Post Number: N/A
∎ IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
∎ 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
∎ Reporting Lines:
∎ The National Climate Change Specialist is a SC 09 position who will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the direct supervision of the Environment Climate Change Specialist (Team Leader), and in close collaboration with national and international consultants in the project team,
∎ Technical Focus:
∎ The National Climate Change Specialist will be a part of a national team with expertise on MRV systems in the forestry sector, Climate Change impacts and mitigation options, REDD+ mechanism, IPCC protocols, Assessment of Forest Reference Emission Level, and different FAO tools/Software used for carbon accounting and reporting
Job Responsibilities:
∎ In close collaboration with the International Consultant - Forest Reference Level strengthen government capacities in MRV procedures and methodologies under the UNFCCC, Carbon Accounting, and the use of NDC software;
∎ In close collaboration with the International Consultant - Forest Reference Level support the Bangladesh Forest Department in preparing FRL/FREL update reports and Forest Inventory reports as necessary;
∎ Assist the International Consultant - Forest Reference Level and GIS Expert to organize validation workshops of the updated map and updated FRL/FREL;
∎ Coordinate activities to share knowledge and inform partners, particularly government agencies about climate change negotiations under the UNFCCC, IPCC processes, climate change adaptation, and REDD+;
∎ Review existing manuals and guidance documents regarding climate change in Bangladesh and suggest improvements as needed;
∎ Communicate with and prepare presentations for national stakeholders on issues related to climate change in Bangladesh;
∎ Assist in any other tasks under the project at the instruction of the FAO Representative, the LTO, and the Team Leader.
Additional Requirements:
∎ A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environment and natural resource management in developing countries;
∎ Working knowledge (level C) of English and Bangla;
∎ National of Bangladesh
∎ FAO Core Competencies:
∎ Results Focus
∎ Teamwork
∎ Communication
∎ Building Effective Relationships
∎ Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
∎ Technical/Functional Skills :
∎ Excellent knowledge of climate change negotiations, REDD+, MRV procedures and methodologies under the UNFCCC, and IPCC processes;
∎ Demonstrate knowledge on Carbon Accounting and NDC software;
∎ Proven track record of supporting, advising and collaborating with government institutions in Bangladesh;
∎ Familiarity of working with the UN or development sector actors an advantage;
∎ Demonstrated experiences in developing countries;
∎ Demonstrated initiative and ability to deliver results within deadlines.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 28 Nov 2023
Company Information:
∎ 16 Nov 2023
∎ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
∎ Business : UN Organization
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 28th Nov 2023
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