WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture, Rome

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- WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture ) /ppJob Description /p pWEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture /ph3Job Posting /h3p06/Oct/2026 /ph3Closure Date /h3p20/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM /ppOrganizational Unit : FNLIB
- FAO Representation in Libya /ph3Job Type /h3pNon-staff opportunities /ppType of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement) /ph3Primary Location /h3pHome-Based /ppDuration : 70 WD /ppPost Number : N/A /ppbIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device /b /ppFAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions. /pullibFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /b /lilibQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply /b /lilibEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /b /lilibFAO, 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 /b /lilibAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /b /lilibAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /b /li /ulpLibya faces critical challenges in integrating climate change impacts across water, energy, food, and ecosystem sectors. The absence of updated baseline data limited institutional capacity, and lack of coordination mechanisms hinder the development of integrated strategies. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness project aims to strengthen governance and institutional frameworks for integrated climate change, water, energy, and food security strategies, with a focus on the WEFE nexus. /ppThe WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture) will be recruited under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Libya and the technical supervision of the FAO Subregional Office for North Africa (FAOSNE) Land and Water Officer. The specialist will work in close collaboration with the project team to support the implementation of project activities and ensure the achievement of project objectives. /ppThe National WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist (Water and Agriculture) will provide technical and coordination support to the implementation of project activities related to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus. The incumbent will contribute to strengthening institutional and governance arrangements, including the development of the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) operational framework and the establishment of the WEFE Sub-Committee. The specialist will also support the preparation of a GCF concept note and pre-feasibility assessment for a proposed WEFE Nexus project, with particular attention to water and agriculture dimensions. In addition, the incumbent will provide technical support to capacity development activities, including Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes and their replication within relevant government institutions, while contributing to the effective coordination and implementation of other project activities as required. /ph3Tasks and responsibilities /h3ulliProvide technical and logistical support to stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, interviews, and consultations with relevant actors in the agriculture, energy, water, and environment sectors /liliReview relevant studies, reports and available information on water and agriculture to support the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note. /liliReview and provide technical inputs to the institutional arrangements and operational manual of the NCCC; /liliReview and provide technical inputs to the GCF concept note and pre-feasibility study for the WEFE Nexus Climate-Smart Agriculture project, particularly focusing on water and agriculture /liliProvide support to the project team in the implementation and coordination of project activities. /li /ulh3CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING /h3ulliAdvanced university degree in climate science (master minimum), environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource management, or a related field /liliAt least 7 years’ experience in climate change adaptation ideally with a focus on agriculture, water resources, or food systems /liliWorking knowledge of English and Arabic /liliNational of Libya or resident in the country with a regular work permit /li /ulh3FAO Core Competencies /h3h3Technical/Functional Skills /h3ulliExcellent understanding of national and regional climate policies, climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agricultu