Overview
Provide technical and policy expertise to support the planning, development, and implementation of climate change programmes and projects in Pakistan.
Tasks Summary
- Support FAO’s climate change and natural resources management portfolio in Pakistan.
- Provide technical leadership in rangeland, forestry, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land and water management.
- Coordinate collection and consolidation of reporting and operational data.
- Support the design, formulation, and mobilization of new projects and partnerships.
- Support the development and implementation of national monitoring systems.
- Ensure timely delivery of work plans, technical outputs, progress reports, and donor-specific reporting requirements.
- Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration with national counterparts.
- Provide policy advice and technical inputs to support Pakistan’s international commitments under the UNFCCC, UNCCD, NDCs, and other relevant frameworks.
- Contribute to the alignment of national policies and strategies with international climate and environmental commitments.
- Coordinate to deliver capacity-building activities.
- Develop technical guidelines, analytical reports, and knowledge products.
- Provide technical inputs for the development of project proposals to access climate and environmental finance.
- Identify opportunities to expand FAO’s climate and natural resources portfolio.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with national stakeholders.
- Represent FAO in relevant national and provincial forums.
- Serve as a focal point of environment and climate change in FAO Pakistan office.
- Promote FAO’s work and maintain effective communication and coordination with key stakeholders and partners.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in climate, forestry, natural resources management, land use, or related areas.
- Proven track record in project management, technical advisory roles, and policy engagement with government and development partners.
- Demonstrated experience working with government institutions and development partners; experience in multi-stakeholder coordination is an asset.
- Proven experience in the formulation and development of projects for sustainable agrifood systems, including proposals for climate and environmental financing mechanisms such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
- Strong experience in project and programme management, including leading technical teams and providing operational support to donors, multilateral organizations, civil society organizations, and policymakers on climate and environmental data, climate services, and agricultural early warning systems.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation interventions across policies, projects, and programmes aligned with the Organization’s areas of work.
- Proven experience in delivering capacity development and technical assistance related to climate change risks, resilience, and sustainable natural resource management.
- Familiarity with United Nations system institutions and demonstrated experience in collaborating, coordinating, and networking with international and government counterparts.
Qualification Requirements
• Advance university degree in Climate Change, Climate Finance, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
