About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports Governments and regional institutions in achieving food security and nutrition, reducing poverty, promoting sustainable agricultural transformation, strengthening climate resilience, and ensuring the sustainable management of natural resources. To efficiently implement its project portfolio, FAO is seeking to recruit an Environment and Climate Change Specialist at the FAO Representation in Tanzania. The incumbent will provide technical and analytical support for the preparation and implementation of GEF/LDCF projects and contribute to the broader climate change, environment, biodiversity, natural resource management, and resilience portfolio in Tanzania.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and full-time employment status as National Project Personnel (NPP)
- Initial 12-month contract duration with possibility of renewal
- Opportunity to lead high-impact environmental, climate change, and resilience initiatives with a specialized UN agency
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in climate change, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, livestock, environmental economics, sustainable development, climate finance, or a related field
- 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
- Working knowledge of English
- National of the United Republic of Tanzania
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and in alignment with ISCED mappings
Required documents
- Complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Date Posted: 2026-10-21
- Application Deadline: 2026-11-04, 10:59 PM (UTC)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal and complete your online profile accurately
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the online portal before the deadline
Additional information
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- FAO has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its status, objectives, and mandate
- FAO is a non-smoking environment
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ideal for seasoned environmental or climate professionals in Tanzania with at least seven years of relevant technical experience
- A strong match for experts experienced in GEF/LDCF project formulation, climate risk assessments, and natural resource management
- Offers a platform to engage directly with government ministries, local authorities, and international development partners on national sustainability strategies
What should you think carefully about?
- Restricted exclusively to nationals of the United Republic of Tanzania
- Position is based on-site in Dodoma, requiring local presence or relocation
- Fixed-term 12-month contract with renewal dependent on project needs and performance
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers senior-level professional engagement within a major UN agency, allowing you to deepen your expertise in international climate finance, environmental safeguards, and sustainable development policy while directly shaping national resilience projects in Tanzania.
Our take
Tanzanian nationals with an advanced degree and extensive background in climate change or natural resource management should seriously consider applying before the November deadline.
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