Environment and Climate Change Specialist Job Vacancy at FAO, Dodoma – October 2026

Employer: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications for the position of Environment and Climate Change Specialist in Dodoma, Tanzania. The successful candidate will provide technical support for the formulation, implementation, monitoring and coordination of environmental and climate change projects, including initiatives related to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management.

The position is advertised under FAO’s Representation in Tanzania as a National Project Personnel (NPP) opportunity.

Job Details

• Job Title: Environment and Climate Change Specialist

• Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

• Job Reference Number: 2602183

• Job Posting Date: 21 October 2026

• Application Deadline: 5 November 2026 at 1:59 a.m. Tanzania time, as displayed in the source announcement

• Duty Station: Dodoma, Tanzania

• Job Type: Non-staff opportunity

• Contract Duration: 12 months, full-time and renewable

• Organizational Unit: FAO Representation in Tanzania (FRURT)

• Nationality Requirement: Tanzanian citizens

About FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations working to achieve food security, improve nutrition, reduce poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. FAO supports governments and development partners in strengthening resilience to climate change and managing natural resources and ecosystems sustainably.

In Tanzania, FAO works with government institutions and other stakeholders to support agricultural development, environmental sustainability, food security and climate resilience.

Job Purpose

The Environment and Climate Change Specialist will support the design, development, implementation and monitoring of climate and environmental initiatives. The role will provide technical and analytical support for projects financed through mechanisms such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF).

The specialist will also contribute to FAO Tanzania’s wider portfolio in climate change, biodiversity, environmental management, natural resource management and resilience.

The position will operate under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Tanzania, with direct supervision from the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), and in collaboration with technical officers at country, subregional, regional and headquarters levels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

1. Project Formulation and Development: Lead the development of climate and environmental projects by preparing technical inputs for concept notes, project documents, funding proposals and investment plans in line with national priorities, FAO frameworks and donor requirements.

2. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate consultations with government ministries, local authorities, development partners, research institutions, civil society organizations, community groups and private-sector actors.

3. Climate and Environmental Analysis: Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments, ecosystem assessments, resilience analyses and climate rationale development to support project planning and decision-making.

4. Technical Advisory Services: Provide technical advice on climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable livestock and fisheries management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, nature-based solutions and sustainable natural resource management.

5. Coordination and Collaboration: Facilitate cooperation among FAO technical units, government institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to support coherent implementation of environmental and climate initiatives.

6. Gender and Social Inclusion: Integrate climate change, environmental, gender, youth and social inclusion considerations into FAO programmes and projects to promote sustainability and equitable benefits.

7. Technical Reporting and Knowledge Management: Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, knowledge products and programme documentation, including the dissemination of lessons learned and good practices.

8. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Support environmental and social screening, risk assessments, mitigation planning, stakeholder engagement and compliance monitoring in accordance with FAO and donor requirements.

9. Monitoring and Evaluation: Contribute to programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting by documenting achievements, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations.

10. Resource Mobilization: Identify funding opportunities and contribute to project pipelines, investment concepts, funding proposals and partnership materials targeting climate, environment, biodiversity and resilience financing.

11. Representation and Policy Engagement: Represent FAO in technical meetings, working groups, coordination forums and policy dialogues, including the Coordination Unit for Forestry and Natural Resources (CUFONA).

12. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain engagement with national, regional and district stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society organizations, NGOs and private entities.

13. United Nations Coordination: Participate in UN Outcome Groups and prepare reports in UN Info as required.

14. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor in support of FAO’s mission and strategic framework.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Livestock, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Development, Climate Finance or another related field.

• Professional Experience: At least seven years of relevant professional experience in climate change adaptation or mitigation, environmental management, natural resource management, climate finance, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture or related areas.

• Language: Working knowledge of English.

• Nationality: Must be a national of the United Republic of Tanzania.

FAO considers higher education qualifications obtained from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED). Applicants should ensure their qualifications meet the applicable recognition requirements.

FAO Core Competencies

Candidates will be assessed against the following core competencies:

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official FAO recruitment portal.

1. Visit the official application link below.

2. Create or update your online profile, ensuring that employment history, academic qualifications and language skills are accurate and complete.

3. Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.

4. Review the vacancy requirements and submit your application through the portal.

5. Submit the application well before the closing date.

Important application conditions:

• Only applications submitted through the official FAO recruitment portal will be considered.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Applications will be screened using the information provided in the online profile.

• Candidates may be asked to provide performance assessments and authorize verification of employment, education, character and other relevant records.

• Applicants may be required to consent to the processing of personal information for recruitment-related services.

For recruitment assistance, applicants can contact FAO’s client support team through its support portal.

Application Deadline

The deadline is 5 November 2026 at 1:59 a.m., according to the published vacancy announcement. Applicants should verify the deadline displayed on the official FAO portal and submit their applications in advance.

How to Apply Online

Note: FAO maintains a non-smoking work environment and requires all personnel to uphold high standards of integrity and professional conduct. All selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.