About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Forestry and Climate Change Expert for the project titled “Argentina’s REDD+ Results-Based Payments for the 2014-2016 Results Period” (GCP/ARG/029/GCF). Implemented in collaboration with the Argentine government, the project addresses direct and underlying drivers of deforestation—such as unsustainable livestock management and forest fires—while strengthening community economic opportunities, institutional control and surveillance, and overall forest governance. The expert will support monitoring, technical quality control, implementation of forest management plans, and coordination across national and subnational governance structures.
Salary and benefits
- National Project Personnel (NPP) contract agreement providing professional remuneration through FAO.
- Initial 3-month probationary period with the possibility of an annual extension.
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, large-scale international climate change and forestry initiative.
Who can apply?
- University degree in Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Climate Change Management, or a related discipline aligned with ISCED standards.
- At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in large-scale forestry, climate change, or environmental policy projects.
- Advanced professional knowledge of spoken and written English (Level C).
- Argentine nationality or legal residency in the country with a valid regular work permit.
Required documents
- Completed online profile and application via the FAO recruitment portal.
- Academic credentials and degrees obtained from a teaching institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO.
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 19, 2026.
- Application deadline: November 2, 2026, at 22:59:00 (local device time).
How to apply
- Access the FAO recruitment website through the official career portal.
- Complete or update your online candidate profile.
- Submit your application for position number 2602161 before the established deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
- Incomplete applications and submissions outside the recruitment portal will not be considered.
- Selected candidates will be subject to rigorous background and reference checks and must adhere to FAO's core values of commitment, respect, integrity, and transparency.
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 hold an advanced university degree in forestry, environmental sciences, or natural resource management and possess at least seven years of relevant professional experience.
- You have specialized knowledge in REDD+, climate change mitigation, forest management plans, or environmental safeguards within international cooperation contexts.
- You are fluent in professional English and have strong technical writing and interinstitutional coordination skills.
- You are an Argentine national or resident with a valid work permit looking for a substantive role based in Buenos Aires with domestic field mission flexibility.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered as a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract starting with a three-month probationary period, which may carry limited long-term institutional permanence beyond project cycles.
- The role requires flexibility to undertake field missions across Argentina as well as participation in multi-stakeholder governance spaces.
- Strict adherence to FAO's professional integrity standards, mandatory online courses, and rigorous background screening is required.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for mid- to senior-level environmental professionals aiming to apply their technical expertise directly to large-scale international climate mitigation and sustainable forestry projects in Argentina. It offers valuable exposure to UN agency operations, green climate fund mechanics, and high-level stakeholder coordination.
Our take
Environmental and forestry professionals with substantial project experience who meet the residency and language requirements should seriously consider applying before the November 2, 2026 deadline. Applicants lacking the requisite seven years of large-scale project experience or required degree fields will find this position unsuitable.
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