WEFE Nexus and Capacity Development Specialist – Water and Agriculture

Position details

• Vacancy number: 2602081
• Opportunity type: Non-staff opportunities
• Grade / contract type: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
• Organizational unit: FNLIB - FAO Representation in Libya
• Duration: 70 WD
• Application deadline: 20/Oct/2026, 11%5C:59%5C:00 PM

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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 person 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

Organizational Setting

Libya 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.

Reporting Lines

The 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.

Technical Focus

The 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.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Provide technical and logistical support to stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, interviews, and consultations with relevant actors in the agriculture, energy, water, and environment sectors 
•    Review relevant studies, reports and available information on water and agriculture to support the development of the WEFE Nexus concept note.
•    Review and provide technical inputs to the institutional arrangements and operational manual of the NCCC; 
•    Review 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
•    Provide support to the project team in the implementation and coordination of project activities.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

•    Advanced university degree in climate science (master minimum), environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource management, or a related field
•    At least 7 years’ experience in climate change adaptation ideally with a focus on agriculture, water resources, or food systems 
•    Working knowledge of English and Arabic
•    National of Libya or resident in the country with a regular work permit

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Excellent understanding of national and regional climate policies, climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agriculture, water, energy, and food security strategies.
•    Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to think creatively. 
•    Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize. 
•    Experience working with UN agencies is an advantage.

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

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

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• 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/ 
• For other issues, visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required. Vaccination status will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• 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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