Role Info ?

Location

Bangkok

Job Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-site

Experience Level

6–10 years

Education

Master’s Degree

Career Level

Senior-Level

Nationality

Anyone

Salary

Negotiable

Job Expiry Date

02 Sep, 2025

Time Left

Expired

Skill Area ?

Project-ManagementResearchPolicy-Analysis

Core Sector ?

Environment & ClimateFood & Nutrition

About Org ?

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a specialized UN agency working to eliminate hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. FAO supports countries in achieving the 2030 Agenda by transforming agrifood systems to be more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. The Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) coordinates FAO’s work on environmental issues, biodiversity, and climate change, and serves as the focal point for major environmental agreements.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Technical Officer – GEF Technical Officer Asia-Pacific and Thematic Advisor

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Job Overview

The Technical Officer will serve as both a GEF Technical Officer for the Asia-Pacific region and a Global Thematic Advisor, supporting FAO’s Global Environment Facility (GEF) programme. The role involves providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and policy support to develop, implement, and monitor environmental projects, with a focus on agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable resource management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise and project design guidance for natural resource/environmental projects.
  • Support strategic programming of FAO’s GEF work in Asia-Pacific.
  • Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement GEF-funded projects.
  • Ensure quality control at all stages of the GEF project cycle.
  • Monitor and supervise project implementation, recommending improvements.
  • Advise on thematic priorities in emerging GEF programmes.
  • Liaise with GEF Secretariat, governments, private sector, and civil society.
  • Deliver capacity development activities for FAO staff and partners.
  • Support countries in accessing vertical environmental financing.

Qualification

  • Advanced degree in relevant field (natural resources, environment, agriculture, etc.).
  • At least 7 years’ experience in environmental/agriculture programme design and implementation.
  • Proven ability to mobilize resources and develop GEF or similar environmental projects.
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and project management skills.
  • Experience working in multiple locations or field positions is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with GEF focal areas (biodiversity, climate change, land degradation, etc.).

How to Apply

  • Apply via FAO’s recruitment portal: Jobs at FAO.
  • Complete your online profile with employment history, qualifications, and language skills.
  • Attach a letter of motivation to your application.
  • Ensure all information is accurate and complete before submission.
  • Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

Additional Note

  • FAO promotes workforce diversity and a positive workplace culture.
  • Benefits include dependency allowances, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave travel, 30 working days annual leave, pension, and health insurance.
  • Candidates must meet residency/visa requirements and pass background checks.

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