Junior Professional Officer (Climate and Food Security)

Overview

The Junior Professional Officer (Climate and Food Security) assists with the development and implementation of programmes and activities related to resilient food systems and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Tasks Summary

• Collects and analyses relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics.
• Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents.
• Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems.
• Updates databases and web pages.
• Participates in multidisciplinary project/work teams.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars.
• Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences.
• Provides technical input in the development of improved work methods, strategies, tools and systems, and ensures alignment with international agendas.
• Provides data, based on relevant analyses, to update databases and web pages.
• Evaluates the impact of projects, tracking climate risks to food systems, and supports the review, analysis and produce reports for stakeholders.
• Assists to mobilize resources and build the programme around the food systems and climate action component of the National Medium-Term Planning (RPJMN) of the Government of Indonesia, UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and FAO Country Programme Framework (CPF) 2026-30.
• Supports in developing project concept notes and proposals, designing investment pipelines, and facilitating climate finance for initiatives targeting food security and rural well-being.
• Supports the development of evidence-based, country-level strategies for food systems transformation integrating climate resilience with nutrition, reducing food loss and waste, and shifting to sustainable, low-emission agriculture.
• Supports the liaison with relevant agencies and institutions and ensures FAO Indonesia’s active participation on food security related matters.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of relevant experience in water management for agriculture, including technologies such as Conservation Agriculture.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Extent and relevance of experience in collecting and analyzing technical information and data.
• Extent and relevance of knowledge and experience in water management and food systems in relation to climate change adaptation, resilience-building, climate change agreements and international policy frameworks.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops related to climate change and food system.
• Extent and relevance of experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs as well as donors and government institutions and agencies.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in relevant area such as natural resources management, agriculture, or related fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

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Contract Duration: Fixed-term, 1 year with possibility of extension

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