Posiiton

Young Professional Officer (Climate Change and Natural Resources Management)

Closure Date

08/Sep/2026, 3:44:00 AM

Organizational Unit

FANEP

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition

Professional

Grade Level

P-1

Primary Location

Nepal-Kathmandu

Duration

Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number

2008732

CCOG Code

1R

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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

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 persons 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

FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

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

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through 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.

Organizational setting

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO’s goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

The main aim of the FAO Country Offices, which are headed by FAO Representatives (FAORs), is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Specific activities of the Country Offices include

Implementing FAO’s field projects and participating in the development of the Field Programme by identifying” and formulating new projects and liaising with local donor representatives.

Helping governments to prevent and assess the damage of disasters and assisting them in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the agricultural sector.

Carrying out public awareness activities and support important FAO campaigns such as the World Food Day (WFD).

Providing assistance to technical and investment missions from FAO headquarters and from Regional or Subregional Offices to the country.

Serving as a channel for FAO’s services to governments and other partners (donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), research institutions, etc.).

Keeping FAO informed of major social and economic developments in the country and monitoring the situation of the agriculture sector in the country.

Acting as FAO Representative to host governments and all partners involved in FAO activities.

Reporting Lines

The Young Professional Officer (Climate Change and Natural Resources Management) reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) and collaborates closely with the relevant Climate Change Project leads in close collaboration with other programme colleagues.

Technical Focus

The Young Professional Officer (Climate Change and Natural Resources Management) assists with the development and implementation of FAO programmes and activities related to climate change and natural resources management in Nepal. More specifically, he/she will assist the project leads to manage climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience interventions within FAO Nepal’s agriculture, forestry and sustainable natural resource management sectors, aligning with government priorities and in line with the priorities set forth by FAO Nepal’s Country Programming Framework (CPF) (2023-2027).

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services.

Key Functions

Analyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.

Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.

Provides technical support to various projects.

Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc.

Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions

Assists in the coordination and implementation of ongoing (National, Regional and Global) climate change-related programmes and projects in the areas of agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management.

Supports the preparation of concept notes and project proposals in the areas of climate change and natural resource management, as well as related resource mobilization efforts.

Supports the programme leads in monitoring projects, including compiling inputs for revisions, tracking expenditures and resources, and flagging potential discrepancies against budget lines.

Assists in maintaining the completeness and quality of data and documentation in FAO’s corporate systems for assigned operational field projects and activities.

Participates and assists in supporting the development of partnerships with relevant organizations and stakeholders, including government agencies, UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.

Participates and assists in the organization of policy dialogues, workshops, and consultation meetings in coordination with the programme team and stakeholders.

Contributes to stakeholder engagement and awareness-raising activities, including preparation of communication and outreach materials; and

Performs other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in areas such as agriculture, climate change, environmental science, natural resource management or any other fields.

One year of relevant experience in supporting including exposure to the implementation of climate change and natural resource management projects and programmes.

Working knowledge of English (proficiency – Level C) and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency – level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building Effective Relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Extent and relevance of experience in related fields such as climate change, natural resource management, food and nutrition security, agricultural development and disaster risk reduction

Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops

Extent and relevance of experience in supporting partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs as well as donors and government institutions and agencies

Working knowledge of another FAO language would be an asset

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.

NB Please note that candidates should be 32 years of age or younger as of 31 December of the year of application.

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

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds

FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem.org/cp/default.asp

Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include

Dependency allowances

Rental subsidy

Education grant for children

Home leave travel

30 working days of annual leave per year

Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

International health insurance; optional life insurance

Disability protection

FAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:

elements of family-friendly policies

flexible working arrangements

standards of conduct.

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

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/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.

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

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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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