International climate vulnerability specialist

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Organizational Setting

The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina is implementing a GCF readiness project\: GCP/BIH/015/GCR “Identify investment options for climate change adaptation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (within the framework of the National Adaptation Plan project)”. The project aim is to enable BiH to increase investment in climate change adaptation actions at local and national levels through identification and provision of risk transfer options and development of investment plans for climate resilient policies and technologies as well as capacity building of state and non-state actors. This GCF readiness project contributes to reducing vulnerability to impacts of climate change by conducting a detailed vulnerability assessment of the agriculture sector in both entities Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS) to identify key vulnerabilities and propose technology solutions.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall responsibility of the de facto Head of the Office, the administrative supervision of the Budget Holder / Field Programme Office, the International climate vulnerability specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) in FAO REU and in cooperation with the Project Manager, including the cooperation with the Team Leader and the National Specialists.

Technical Focus

The International climate vulnerability specialist will support the FAO Representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in leading the development of the vulnerability studies for the agriculture sector related to the Green Climate Fund readiness project, funded by FAO project GCP/BIH/015/GCR “Identify investment options for climate change adaptation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

Tasks and responsibilities

The International climate vulnerability specialist will be responsible for the following duties\:
• Conduct an inception workshop for the project for key stakeholders to be held in Sarajevo (or another location in BiH that is agreed upon) for up to 30 persons;
• In close cooperation with the National agricultural specialist propose a plan for development of vulnerability assessment studies for the agriculture sector in both entities (RS and FBiH), including study content, development methodology, development timetable, as well as necessary expertise;
• Conduct stakeholder consultations for development of vulnerability studies including a one in each entity for up to 30 persons each. All consultations will include equal participation of men and women;
• In close cooperation with the National agricultural specialist and other national consultants, develop a detailed gender sensitive vulnerability assessment studies for the agriculture sector in both entities (RS and FBiH) in order to identify key vulnerabilities to climate change, possibilities to improve capacities for climate data management and propose technology solutions for climate action in the agriculture sector. The vulnerability assessment will include assessment of the impact of climate change indicators, the level of exposure, the sensitivity of the sector, the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector and also seek to build the local capacity in an effort to fully operationalize the data systems established in NAP1.
• Conduct stakeholder validation workshops for vulnerability studies, one in each entity for up to 30 persons each. All consultations will include equal participation of men and women;
• Conduct training sessions to further enhance local capacities in the use of the data management systems on both entities and for agriculture sectoral stakeholders. The training sessions will include equal representation of men and women.
• Organize and participate in project consultations meetings, and other project events relevant for the assignment; and
• Carry out any other tasks relevant to this assignment as requested by the National Team leader and the LTO of the project.
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Minimum Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in agricultural, natural sciences or a technical field (Master or PhD is preferred);
• At least 10 years of professional experience in a relevant field related to the Vacancy announcement with focus on climate change policy, climate change adaptation, climate modeling, risk and vulnerability assessments;
• Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese, Russian

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Facilitation and coordination skills
• Team management and interpersonal skills
• Strategic advice
• Excellent management of written and oral English language

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge on national/regional context on environmental and climate change issues related to the agricultural; and
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide cross section of stakeholder groups.

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

HOW TO APPLY

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