National Climate Change Planning Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 06 Aug 2026 6 days left

Overview

Support the development of Samoa’s Readiness Needs Assessment (RNA), NDA, and stakeholder capacity building for a potential GCF project to build resilience to climate change impacts.


Key Responsibilities
  • Collect, review, and analyse Samoa’s policy and regulatory frameworks on climate change.
  • Collect and organize analyses on engagement and opportunities for Samoa’s private sector in climate action.
  • Support the drafting and finalization of concept notes and terms of reference (TOR) for vendors and sub-contractors.
  • Contribute to the co-design and visioning process, including the development of a concept note for a GCF project.
  • Monitor and report on developments relating to climate change and GCF projects.
  • Draft Back-to-Office Reports (BTORs) and meeting / workshop proceedings.
  • Support the implementation of the results framework, and the monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan.
  • Gather and synthesize literature and supplementary information.
  • Support the process of GCF Readiness project implementation, including periodic reporting.
  • Support the further development of project activities and implementation plan.
  • Coordinate and liaise with the NDA Secretariat and other key stakeholders.
  • Draft meeting minutes.
  • Support the planning and organization of stakeholder meetings / workshops / consultations.
  • Support capacity development workshops / events to train government officials.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of three years of proven experience in climate change adaptation and planning, policy and programs.
  • Extensive experience in nutrient management and chemistry.
  • Extensive experience in system design and engineering.
  • Extensive experience in environmental control.
  • Extensive experience in crop and substrate management.
  • Extensive experience in facility operation and data management.
  • Experience working with international organizations and managing climate change and health projects, including proposal writing and reporting.
  • Experience in working in Samoa or Pacific region will be an advantage.
Qualifications

University degree in climate change, environmental science, agronomy, horticulture, agriculture engineering, social science, or closely related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Working Knowledge of English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
3 months (with possibility of extension)
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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