Climate Change Programme Specialist

TL;DR

Climate Change Programme Specialist (Environment): Leading the implementation of the 'Enhancing Early Warning Systems' project to build resilience to hydro-meteorological hazards in Timor-Leste with an accent on project planning and coordination. Focus on enhancing agrifood systems transformation and integrating landscape management to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Location: Onsite in Dili, Timor-Leste

Company

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (hirify.global) is a specialized agency focused on achieving food security and sustainable natural resource management.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation of the 'Enhancing Early Warning Systems (EWS)' project funded by the Green Climate Fund.
• Manage project planning and coordination with UNEP, government agencies, and partners.
• Support the broader hirify.global Timor-Leste programme on climate resilience and natural resources management.
• Liaise with government authorities and strategic partners to ensure project goals are met.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in climate change, natural resources management, agricultural sciences, development economics, or a related field.
• Degree must be from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO (WHED).
• Experience working in multiple locations, particularly in field positions.
• Strict adherence to hirify.global values of integrity, transparency, and professional conduct.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to critical global goals of food security and hunger reduction.
• Work within a diverse and inclusive international environment.
• Exposure to high-level coordination with UN agencies (UNEP) and national governments.
• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and background.