Emergency and Resilience Specialist

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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.
The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices:
• advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate;
• provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
• ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

The incumbent will work in close coordination with Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Nepal Agriculture Research Council (NARC), other relevant organizations, departments and ministries at federal, province and local level. The incumbent will be part of the emergency and resilience team in Nepal to work on the aspects of disaster preparedness, recovery and response.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Nepal, direct supervision of Assistant FAOR (Programme), Programme Manager and emergency coordinator and in technical coordination with FAO regional office in Bangkok, the Specialist will provide support in the area of emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, early recovery linking with long term development and resilience building to the country office.

Technical Focus

Provide technical leadership and coordination in the design, implementation, and monitoring of emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, disaster response, recovery, and resilience programmes, ensuring evidence-based programming, effective humanitarian coordination (including Food Security Cluster), and alignment with national policies and FAO strategic priorities.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and support the formulation of project proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, situation reports, progress and final reports, analytical papers, assessments, and other strategic documentation related to emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, disaster response, recovery, and resilience programming.
• Represent and contribute to national humanitarian coordination mechanisms, inter-agency platforms, and technical working groups, providing technical inputs on disaster risk reduction (DRR), preparedness, early warning systems, Early Warning for All (EW4ALL), anticipatory action, climate risk management, humanitarian response, and resilience-building initiatives.

• On behalf of FAO, support the effective functioning of the Food Security Cluster in collaboration with the lead ministry, humanitarian partners, and cluster members, ensuring timely coordination, information sharing, needs assessment, response planning, and advocacy for strengthened agricultural emergency response, recovery, and resilience interventions.

• Foster and maintain strong partnerships with government ministries, disaster management authorities, local governments, research institutions, development partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure coherence and alignment of interventions with national policies, frameworks, and priorities.

• Participate in and coordinate multi-sectoral and sector-specific needs assessments, disaster impact assessments, and vulnerability analyses, utilizing climate forecasts, risk information, and early warning data to inform evidence-based programming and decision-making while ensuring inclusion, gender responsiveness, and accountability to affected populations.

• Provide technical leadership and operational support in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of emergency, recovery, and resilience programmes and projects, including development of workplans, budgets, procurement plans, technical specifications, terms of reference, and partnership arrangements.

• Support the development and operationalization of country-level emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, humanitarian response, recovery, and resilience strategies, frameworks, contingency plans, and implementation roadmaps in line with FAO corporate priorities and national disaster risk management policies.

• Coordinate and facilitate capacity development initiatives for government counterparts, partners, and communities through training programmes, workshops, simulation exercises, policy dialogues, technical meetings, field missions, and knowledge-sharing events, including preparation and delivery of technical presentations and guidance materials.

• Monitor programme performance and results, ensuring timely collection, analysis, and reporting of technical and financial information. Prepare situation reports, donor reports, communication products, lessons learned, case studies, and other knowledge products while tracking progress against agreed workplans, indicators, and budgets.

• Support resource mobilization efforts by identifying funding opportunities, engaging with donors and development partners, contributing to proposal development, concept notes, and donor reporting, and strengthening strategic partnerships to expand FAO’s emergency and resilience portfolio.

• Contribute to geospatial analysis and risk modelling, including hazard mapping, flood and landslide risk assessment, and early warning system development and application.

• Manage programme information and knowledge systems, including maintenance of databases, documentation repositories, monitoring tools, and corporate information systems (e.g., COIN, FPMIS, GRMS), ensuring data quality, accessibility, and compliance with organizational requirements.

• Provide coordination and operational support for programme implementation, including organization of meetings, workshops, missions, stakeholder consultations, logistical arrangements, administrative processes, and other activities necessary for effective and timely programme delivery.

• Contribute to advocacy, communication, and visibility efforts by documenting programme achievements, generating evidence of impact, and promoting best practices and lessons learned in emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, recovery, and resilience programming.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the FAO Representative and/or the direct supervisor in support of FAO’s emergency and resilience mandate.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Agriculture, Climate change, Disaster Risk Management & Humanitarian Studies, Environmental Science/Natural Resources Management and/or relevant discipline with practical and policy level experiences in the relevant fields.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in emergency and resilience programming, including DRR, preparedness, anticipatory action, humanitarian response, and project formulation, implementation, coordination, and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of English and Nepali language.
• National of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Emergency preparedness, DRR, and climate risk management
• Anticipatory action and early warning systems (EW4ALL/EWEA)
• Humanitarian response, recovery, and resilience programming
• Programme/project formulation, implementation, and M&E
• Coordination (Food Security Cluster/inter-agency) and stakeholder engagement
• Needs assessment, vulnerability analysis, and evidence-based reporting
• Resource mobilization, proposal development, and knowledge management

Selection Criteria

• Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong ability to prepare technical reports, proposals, and analytical documents.
• Relevant experience in emergency and resilience programming, including DRR, preparedness, anticipatory action, and humanitarian response.
• Experience in conducting assessments (needs, vulnerability, risk analysis) and using data/early warning information for programme design.
• Experience in coordination with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and participation in humanitarian platforms/coordination mechanisms is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in teams and deliver results under pressure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
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• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
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• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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