Climate Risk and Agrometeorologist Specialist

Overview

Provide technical support in climate services, including hydrometeorological, agrometeorological, and impact assessments, with a focus on climate risk management in agri-food systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical documents for climate risk evaluation in agrifood systems.
• Analyze information and data to characterize climate impacts and risks in agriculture.
• Provide technical support for climate risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Support multi-hazard agricultural climate services.
• Transfer risk knowledge to FAO country/regional offices and Member States.
• Participate in relevant meetings and technical trainings.
• Promote climate risk management and climate services across FAO’s work areas.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Experience

A minimum of one year (for CAT C), a minimum of 5 years (for CAT B) and a minimum of 10 years (CAT A) of relevant experience in assessment of climate impacts on agriculture, climate services, climate risk assessment, risk management applied to agrifood systems.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in agrometeorology, meteorology, climate science, agriculture, hydrology, crop science, soil science, animal science, forestry, fisheries, natural resources, environmental sciences, physical geography, remote sensing, statistics, data science or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.

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