The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialised UN agency working towards eliminating hunger, improving food security, and promoting sustainable agricultural development worldwide. Through its Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB), FAO supports countries in addressing interconnected challenges involving climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.
FAO facilitates access to international environmental and climate financing mechanisms, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Global Environment Facility (GEF). Through its collaboration with GCF, FAO supports the development of high-quality climate investment projects that respond to national priorities and contribute to transformational climate action.
Available Areas of Specialisation
Specialisation
Focus
GCF Project Design Specialist
Leading preparation of GCF project proposals, Concept Notes, and Funding Proposals; developing Theories of Change, logical frameworks, and performance indicators; coordinating feasibility studies; providing technical guidance to governments; identifying co-financing sources; integrating environmental and social safeguards
GCF Accreditation Specialist
Supporting governments in identifying Direct Access Entities (DAEs); assessing institutional readiness; conducting gap assessments; developing Accreditation Action Plans; strengthening fiduciary standards; supporting environmental and social safeguards; developing capacity-building programmes
Minimum Educational Qualifications
For Consultants
Requirement
Details
Degree
Advanced university degree from IAU/UNESCO-recognised institution
Accepted Fields
Finance, Business Administration, Political Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies, Climate Policy, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resource Economics
Bachelor's Degree
May be considered with 2 additional years of relevant professional experience
For Personal Services Agreements (PSAs)
Requirement
Details
Degree
University degree or relevant technical degree/certificate in related discipline
Professional Experience Requirements
Category
Minimum Experience
Category C
At least 1 year of relevant experience
Category B
At least 5 years of relevant experience
Category A
At least 10 years of relevant experience
Language
Working knowledge of English at proficiency level C
Technical Skills and Competencies
Competency
Details
GCF Experience
Experience with Green Climate Fund and other international climate financing mechanisms
Report Writing
Strong technical report-writing skills in English
Field Experience
Experience in different geographical locations, particularly field assignments
Climate Finance Knowledge
Knowledge of international climate finance procedures
Team Coordination
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage with government institutions
Analytical Skills
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Additional Language
Intermediate proficiency in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable)
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Complete the online employment profile with accurate personal, academic, and professional information
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Include relevant employment history, educational qualifications, and language competencies
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Attach a motivation letter explaining suitability for the assignment
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Review the application carefully to ensure all required information is included
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Submit through the official recruitment portal before 27 November 2026, 12:59 AM
Important: Only applications submitted through the FAO recruitment system will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to submit well before the deadline.
Important Information for Applicants
Note
Details
Application Fee
FAO does not charge application, recruitment, interview, or processing fees
Qualifications
Must be obtained from recognised institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Background Checks
Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks
Appointment Conditions
Subject to relevant medical, security, accreditation, residency, and visa requirements
Diversity
Qualified female candidates, nationals of underrepresented countries, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Zero Tolerance
FAO maintains zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of authority
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