CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•    Advanced university degree Environmental Science, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
•    A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environment and climate change sectors, with demonstrated work in sustainable agriculture and rural development in developing countries.
•    Working knowledge of English and Dzongkha
•    National of Bhutan

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

•    In-depth knowledge of environmental policy, ecosystem services, climate-smart agriculture, and related global frameworks.
•    Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring environment and climate-related projects.
•    Experience with GHG monitoring and reporting systems, particularly in land use and agriculture.
•    Familiarity with FAO’s or other UN agencies’ environmental safeguard standards is an advantage.
•    Demonstrated success in partnership development and resource mobilization

Selection Criteria 

•    Based on requirements, competencies and skills.