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

  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
  • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Bangladesh has been working since 1973 to transform the country’s food and agricultural sectors. the FAO Representation (FAOBD) manages several corporate initiatives, national, regional and global projects and programmes under the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP), Trust Fund (TF) and Regular Programme (RP) budgets. These projects and programmes respond to priority needs identified by the Government and stakeholders and focus on strengthening capacities, introducing innovative technologies, and enhancing policy frameworks to drive sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.
FAO is supporting the Government of Bangladesh, through the collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and it is under the implementation of a Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) financed project focused on the integrated management of Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs). Acting as the GEF Agency, FAO provides technical assistance to advance ecosystem-based conservation, biodiversity restoration, and climate-resilient landscape management in the Jaflong-Dawki, Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf Peninsula, and Sonadia ECAs. The project adopts a multi-sectoral and community-driven approach, strengthening institutional and policy frameworks, scaling up nature-based solutions, and promoting inclusive, gender-responsive livelihood options to reduce pressure on natural resources and enhance ecological and socio-economic resilience while delivering global environmental benefits.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Bangladesh and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), in collaboration with PPG Team Leader, National PPG Coordinator and PPG team.

The National Biodiversity Specialist is SC-9 level position.

Technical Focus

The position leads the integration of climate resilience into ECA management by guiding climate risk assessments and translating findings into practical ecosystem-based and nature-based solutions. It supports climate-resilient restoration, policy coherence with national frameworks, and clear documentation of adaptation and mitigation benefits in line with GEF and FAO standards.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Team Leader, National PPG Coordinator and PPG members to develop criteria for identifying project sites.
• Establish biodiversity baselines and define project areas using available literature and data in the ECAs.
• Support technical guidance on sustainable management of forests, wetlands, coastal, and terrestrial resources, including mangrove, wetland, and hill ecosystem restoration.
• Provide technical support to establish small marine or bird museum and special conservation (in-situ & ex-situ) of wildlife (like Turtle, Crab, Fish, Bird, Molluscs and others) with scientific protocols.
• Support the design and delivery of training programmes on biodiversity conservation, climate resilient livelihoods, and ECA regulations.
• Identify potential target locations for the project based on agreed selection criteria and the best available information.
• Collate, analyse, and document all information relevant to biodiversity management in target locations.
• Synthesize information on threats, and recent and projected impacts of biodiversity loss, to recommend effective management and restoration practices for the project.
• Update biodiversity information in the Project Document, including baseline and background sections.
• Contribute recommendations for project interventions in target locations, in consultation with team members and partner institutions.
• Perform other functions as required.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING


Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in natural resources management, environmental sciences, agriculture, plant genetic resources and/or biodiversity conservation and related fields.
• At least 9 (nine) years of relevant professional experience and strong background of relevance to biodiversity and ecosystems in target ECAs or fragile areas.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English.
• National of Bangladesh.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh's biodiversity and ecosystems context, including both socio-economic and policy and institutional context.
• Familiarity with national/international environment and biodiversity policies (CBD, KMGBF, NBSAP, NDC, NAP, BCCSAP), FAO-GEF/any GEF project cycle including Theory of Change (TOC), core indicators and focal areas, Global Environment Benefits (GEBs), safeguards and reporting requirements.
• Experience of undertaking participatory biodiversity assessments in ECAs or fragile areas in Bangladesh.
• Good command of computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet).
• Strong analytical writing and stakeholder facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of communication and documentation standards to ensure project documentation and liaison with stakeholders, government agencies, and project team(s).
• Willingness and ability to travel anywhere within Bangladesh.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address challenges efficiently.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing).
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help or have queries, please contact\: Careers@fao.org
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
  • For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
  • Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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
• 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
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• 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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