Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist in Tuguegarao City, Philippines, to provide technical support and strengthen disaster preparedness and adaptive capacities of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks. The position is on-site and requires an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Specialist will provide technical support in formulating strategies, conducting assessments, and facilitating trainings to strengthen disaster preparedness and adaptive capacities of small-scale farmers and fisherfolks in the Philippines.
What you'll do
- Provide programmatic and technical support in formulating strategies and approaches to achieve the intended results of the project
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) landscape in the province/region
- Analyze how existing risk financing instruments and insurance mechanisms for farmers and fisherfolks are linked to social protection systems
- Facilitate consultations, training, and workshops to develop community preparedness and response plans
- Support the conduct of simulation exercises to test the community preparedness and response plans developed
- Support FAO Philippines in conceptualizing and preparing project proposals
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in the field of Agriculture, Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security, Economics, Environment, Natural Resources Management and Rural Development
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in practical field experience in agricultural projects, agri-enterprise, value chains, or rural entrepreneurship
- Full proficiency / working knowledge (level C) of English
- Excellent writing, and report writing skills in English and Filipino
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Working knowledge of relevant local dialects is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in the field of Agriculture, Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, Food Security, Economics, Environment, Natural Resources Management and Rural Development, at least 5 years of relevant experience, full proficiency in English, and excellent writing and report writing skills in English and Filipino.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile and submit the application well before the deadline date.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province, Philippines.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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