About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Climate Change Research Specialist to support the FAO Project Management Unit in Nassau, Bahamas. Offered as a 3-month Personal Services Agreement (PSA), the specialist will gather and analyze secondary and primary data on land-use classification, carbon stock, and drivers of deforestation. The role supports the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project ‘Preparation of a Strategic Framework to Reduce Deforestation and Forest Degradation and enhance adaptive capacity in the Bahamas’ to refine national REDD+ policies and facilitate stakeholder consultations.
Salary and benefits
- Paid short-term employment under a 3-month Personal Services Agreement (PSA) with FAO.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
- University degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Economics, or Natural Resource Management.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in forest, climate policy, natural resource management, or related fields in the Bahamas, with strong analytical and writing skills.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
- Familiarity with the Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector in The Bahamas is highly desirable.
- Experience in developing national or sectoral strategies, conducting stakeholder engagement processes, and facilitating workshops is highly desirable.
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the FAO recruitment portal (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
- UN-accredited external provider or FAO language official examination certificates for language proficiency.
When to apply
- Job posted: August 18, 2026.
- Application closing date: September 1, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (based on personal device settings).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO) and complete your online candidate profile.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your completed online profile.
- Submit your application through the official portal before the closing deadline.
Additional information
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, residency or visa requirements, and background/reference checks.
- FAO does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage of the process.
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted outside the official online portal will not be considered.
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…
- You are a national of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
- You have at least 2 years of experience in forest, climate policy, or natural resource management.
- You have strong analytical and writing skills with a working knowledge (level C) of English.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a short 3-month PSA contract, so it is best suited for someone seeking a focused, temporary research project.
- Familiarity with the LULUCF sector in the Bahamas is highly desirable, so you should highlight this if you have it.
- The role requires on-site work in Nassau, so you must be available to work in that location.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent opportunity for a researcher to contribute to national climate policy and REDD+ strategies. It is ideal for someone looking to apply their environmental expertise to a high-priority national framework project.
Our take
Bahamian nationals with a background in environmental science or forestry should consider this role for its policy impact; those looking for long-term employment will find the 3-month duration limiting.
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