About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Paraguay is seeking a Climate Finance Specialist under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA). The advisor will contribute to strengthening the institutional project portfolio of FAO Paraguay, with an emphasis on initiatives related to climate action, biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, resilience, bioeconomy, sustainable agrifood systems, and climate-smart investments. Responsibilities include supporting the review of the programmatic portfolio, preparing technical inputs for project ideas, drafting theories of change, logical frameworks, result matrices, and preparing concept notes for prioritized resource partners. The position is developed under a remote modality with permanent coordination with the FAO Representation in Paraguay.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA)
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Public Policy, Finance, Agronomy, Natural Resources, or related fields
- 10 years of relevant experience in designing, structuring, or formulating projects funded by international donors, climate funds, environmental funds, multilateral banks, or other cooperation mechanisms
- 7 years of demonstrated experience in climate, environmental, or sustainable development finance
- Working knowledge of Spanish and English (level C)
- Nationality of Paraguay or resident in the country with a regular work permit
Required documents
- Online candidate profile completed via the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials from an institution included in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Applications open on 05 October 2026
- Deadline to apply is 19 October 2026 at 21:59:00
How to apply
- Access the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Submit your application through the official recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- The position number is 2602067 and requisition type is PSA (Personal Services Agreements)
- Initial duration is 3 months with the possibility of extension
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Academic credentials must align with the standards of the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
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 experienced senior professionals with an extensive background in climate finance and project formulation within multilateral or UN contexts.
- Well-suited for candidates specializing in climate change, environmental science, or sustainable agriculture looking to impact projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- A strong match for experts with high proficiency in both Spanish and English who excel in technical writing and stakeholder coordination.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires substantial prior experience, specifically 10 years in project formulation and 7 years dedicated strictly to climate and environmental finance.
- The initial contract duration is short (3 months), though extension is possible depending on institutional needs and resource availability.
- Applicants must either hold Paraguayan nationality or possess legal residency with a regular work permit in Paraguay.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term advisory assignment provides a high-impact opportunity for a climate finance expert to directly shape sustainable development, biodiversity, and climate-resilient agrifood initiatives within Paraguay's national portfolio, bolstering international cooperation and institutional resource mobilization.
Our take
Senior climate finance and project formulation professionals meeting the nationality and extensive experience criteria should seriously consider applying before the October deadline. Those lacking the required 10-year experience threshold or legal work status in Paraguay will find this opportunity unsuitable.
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