[ES_JOBS_NET] Climate Risks and Agrometeorologist Specialist, FAO

Mon Apr 6 08:29:07 MDT 2026

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Climate Risks and Agrometeorologist Specialist
Job Posting: 02/Apr/2026
Closure Date: 16/Apr/2026, 3:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: SNE - Subregional Office for North Africa
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Home-Based
Duration: 70 days
Post Number: N/A

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   - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender,
   nationality, background and culture.
   - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and
   under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to
   apply;
   - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest
   standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
   - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a
   zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status,
   objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual
   harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
   - All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background
   checks
   - All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

*FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our
strategic objectives and operations.*

*Organizational Setting*

The FAO Representation in Tunisia is responsible for the development,
promotion, supervision, and implementation of programmes and strategies
jointly prepared with the Government in the areas of food, agriculture, and
rural development. It also maintains strong relationships with a wide range
of stakeholders, including government institutions and financial and
technical partners.

This position is focused on development support and project implementation.

Tunisia is finalizing its first national project for submission to the
Green Climate Fund (GCF), with technical support from the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), acting as the GCF
Accredited Entity. The proposed project, Climate Resilient Agriculture and
Livelihoods in Southern Tunisia (CRALST), aims to strengthen climate
resilience, enhance rural livelihoods, and protect vulnerable arid
ecosystems. During 2024–2025, the Funding Proposal (FP) underwent a full
restructuring following initial feedback received from the GCF Secretariat
in March 2024. A first version of the revised FP and annexes was prepared.
To finalize the FP formulation, a Climate Impact and Potential Analysis
(CIPA) is required to further strengthen the project’s climate rationale.

*Reporting Lines*

The Climate Risks and Agrometeorologist Specialist will be under the
overall supervision of FAO Representative of Tunisia, OCB Natural Resources
Officer, and the direct supervision of SNE land and water officer.

*Technical Focus*

To support the aforementioned project, the international Climate Risks and
Agrometeorology Specialist is expected to produce information and
recommendations using national and sub-national level data. In particular,
the following activities are foreseen:
•    Analysis of the occurrence and geographical coverage of
climate-related hazards in the project locations using nationally available
data, including a historical analysis of hazard types, intensities,
frequencies and associated losses and damages
•    Assessment of historical and future trends in climate data and extreme
events to determine changes in frequency, intensity and duration and
potential impacts in project areas, to the highest resolution possible.
•    Assess the impacts of climate and weather hazards to the agricultural
sector.
•    Analysis of historical and future climatic indicators.
•    Assessment of vulnerability and adaptive capacity of the people and
ecosystems in the project area and identify additional areas to integrate
resilience into the project.

*Tasks and responsibilities*

•    Collect and synthetize of all available climate data (historical and
future periods) to build a more comprehensive understanding of climate
trends and projections specific to the agricultural sector.
•    Collect data and study on agricultural production, trends and use
along the project area and, if possible, prepare assessment on the impacts
of climate change tailored to the systems targeted by the project.
•    Review available information on climate indicators, including extremes
and impacts on the agricultural sector (historical and near and mid-term
future).
•    Collect and synthetize available biophysical and socio-economic maps,
vulnerability assessments and data at the targeted level.
•    Review all available information and collect relevant data on climate
risks at regional level.
•    Collect and analyze loss and damage data in relation to
climate-related hazards.
•    Review how and which type of weather-informed advisories are being
delivered to the agricultural sector.
•    Advise and support for the integration of climate risk consideration
in the Funding proposal.
•    Develop crop suitability maps assessing the impacts of climate change
using analytical impact-based frameworks (e.g. PyAEZ) for RCPs 2.6 and 8.5.
The former will be complemented by a set agricultural transformation and
adaptation solutions to climate change.

*CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING*

*Minimum Requirements  *

•    Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the
International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in climate science,
environmental sciences, agricultural climatology, natural resource
management, or a related field relevant to the assignment. Consultants with
a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional
experience.
•    At least five (5) years of relevant experience in climate change
adaptation, with demonstrated experience in agrometeorology, climate risk
analysis, and/or climate impacts on agriculture, water resources, or food
systems.
•    Working knowledge of English and Arabic.

*FAO Core Competencies*

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

*Technical/Functional Skills*

•    Familiarity with programming language (R), web-based interfaces used
to write and run codes (Jupyter Notebooks), and GIS software’s (Q-GIS,
ArcGIS).
•    Excellent understanding of national and regional climate policies,
climate risk assessments, and their intersection with agriculture, water,
energy, and food security strategies.
•    Strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to think
creatively.
•    Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize.
•    Experience working with UN agencies is an advantage.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment
to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*

   - FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
   (application, interview, processing)
   - Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or
   degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the
   IAU/UNESCO list
   - Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications
   obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher
   Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association
   of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
   Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
   <https://www.whed.net/home.php>
   - For more information, visit the FAO employment website
   <http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/>
   - Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is
   medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa
   requirements, and security clearances.

*HOW TO APPLY*

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO
<https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en> and
complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is
accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic
qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online
profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications
obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher
Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association
of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
<https://www.whed.net/home.php>. These qualifications should be in
alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education
(ISCED) mappings
<https://www.uis.unesco.org/en/methods-and-tools/isced/mapping-and-diagrams>
.

• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and
authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work,
character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all
information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within
FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment
support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests,
background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide
your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent
at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no
longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be
considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in
your online profile
•  We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the
deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration
with FAO’s client support team for further assistance:
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