The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports governments and regional bodies to address their needs and priorities in achieving food security, reducing hunger and malnutrition, developing agricultural, fishery and forestry sectors, and ensuring the sustainable use of environmental and natural resources. FAO is currently implementing Environment and Climate change programmes in collaboration with Ministry of natural resources and Tourism Office together with Vice President Office. FAO is seeking to recruit a to provide technical support in the monitoring and implementation of these Environment and Climate change Programmes, The Environment and Climate change Assistant will provide technical support on various Environment and Climate Change subjects, particularly in relation supporting formulation\/designing, monitoring, and implementation of projects.
\nThe post is located in FAO Representation in Tanzania, with the incumbent also working with other units in an integrated and cross-sectoral approach.<\/p>\n
Reporting Lines
\nThe Environment and Climate change Assistant will work under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative in Tanzania, and that of the direct technical supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), and guidance from other technical officers at the FAO Headquarter, Regional and Sub regional offices, and working in close collaboration with other relevant officers at the country office.
\nTechnical Focus
\nEnvironment and Climate change Assistant will provide technical support on various projects in area of natural resource management, Environment, climate change, and programme\/project management support particularly in relation to formulation\/designing, monitoring, and implementation.
\nTasks And Responsibilities
\nEnvironment and Climate change Assistant will undertake the following tasks:
\nAssist day-to-day project delivery support to the Operational Partners (OPs), project Management Unit (PMU) and support the monitoring and implementation of OPs Risk Mitigation Plans;
\nContribute to the preparation of technical reports and policy briefs
\nProvide technical input on climate-resilient agricultural practices, land use planning, and sustainable natural resource management.
\nSupport the development of climate risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
\nProvide support to collect, research, analyses and synthesize information for preparation of projects on Environment and Climate Change
\nOrganise monitoring, assessments and evaluation activities of the project
\nAssist the engagement with stakeholders at National Regional and District level and these include Government Ministries\/institution, CSOs NGOs and private entities to obtain their inputs to inform design and delivery of projects;
\nProvide support to the Coordination Unit for Forestry & Natural Resources (CUFONA) coordinated between SFS and FRURT Technical Units
\nSupport visibility of FRURT programmes in the areas of Environment and Climate change
\nProvide support to collect, research, analyses and synthesize information for preparation of projects
\nSupport engagement and communicate regularly with stakeholders at national, regional, and district levels, and these include government ministries\/institutions, CSOs, NGOs and private entities, to obtain their inputs to inform design and delivery of projects; and
\nPrepare regular progress reports, technical documents, and knowledge products
\nPerform any other duties as specified by the supervisor, in support and furtherance of the FAO mission, goals and strategic framework.
\nCANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
\nMinimum Requirements
\nAdvanced University degree in Environment, climate change, conservation\/climate-smart agriculture, community development, natural resources management (NRM), forestry and\/or related fields.
\n5 years \u2018experience working with international\/regional organizations, government and national institutions dealing with environment\/climate change, forestry, NRM, land management.
\nWorking knowledge of English.
\nNational of Tanzania.
\nFAO Core Competencies
\nResults Focus
\nTeamwork
\nCommunication
\nBuilding Effective Relationships
\nKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
\nTechnical\/Functional Skills
\nRelevant experience Project\/Programme development, Project analysis, coordination, management and implementation.
\nProven work experience in international, or regional and national organizations.
\nGood skills in facilitation of workshops, meetings, training and or similar events, and excellent ability to conduct meetings with diverse stakeholders.
\nWorkshops
\nExperience in managing and coordinating programmes in Natural Resources, Climate change and Environment.
\nDemonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize the work elements in a complex, dynamic and difficult environment.
\nExcellent interpersonal relations and communications skills.
\nGood communication and computer literacy.
\nAbility to gather, organize and analyse information.
\nCapacity to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
\nAbility to organize workshops, meetings, travel and other project development logistical issues.
\nWillingness to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines.
\nAbility to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
\nAdditional Information
\nFAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
\nApplications received after the closing date will not be accepted
\nPlease 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\/
\nFor additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http:\/\/www.fao.org\/employment\/home\/en\/
\nAppointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
\nRecruitment services
\nJob Posting
\nPost job free
\n02\/Sep\/2025
\nClosure Date
\n16\/Sep\/2025, 10:59:00 PM
\nOrganizational Unit
\nFRURT
\nJob Type
\nPost job free
\nNon-staff opportunities
\nType of Requisition
\nNPP (National Project Personnel)
\nGrade Level
\nN\/A
\nPrimary Location
\nTanzania, United Republic of-Dar Es Salaam
\nDuration
\n12 Months
\nPost Number
\nN\/A
\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device
\nFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
\nQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
\nEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO\u2019s values
\nFAO, 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
\nAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
\nAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
\nFAO\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
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