Environmental Specialist

at  FAO

Job Posting: 25/Sep/2024
Closure Date: 09/Oct/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSLI
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Up to 11 Months
Post Number: N/A

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• 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies, Environmental/Energy Engineering or related fields.
• 1 year of experience on activities with a focus on sustainable development, circular economy, environmental sustainability, climate change issues, GHG emission accounting or Environmental Management Systems.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, and limited knowledge (level B) of one of the other official FAO languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in graphic design tools and other related communication tools (e.g. Canva);
• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Passionate about sustainability and climate change issues;

Selection Criteria

• Extent of experience in communication activities linked to environmental responsibility or sustainable development;
• Knowledge of environmental issues, sustainable behaviours, sustainable consumption;
• Ability to manage data and understand GHG emission data;
• Ability to write reports and design communication documents in English;
• Italian working knowledge is a strong asset;
• Prior experience in working within the UN system is a strong asset.

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

Managing and coordinating internal and external communication on environmental efficiency related matters:

• Implement the CER communication strategy by drafting articles, annual reports, and bi-monthly newsletters;
• Design visuals for specific communication campaigns that aim to drive energy-saving and other sustainable behaviours at work;
• Organize training sessions and workshops for other FAO employees about environmental responsibility in the workplace;
• Research and write news articles and short case studies on recent environmental improvements or proposals at FAO for publication on FAO intranet, internet and the Greening the Blue websites;
• Keep CER intranet and internet web pages up to date;
• Research and prepare responses to queries from colleagues on environmental management issues and contribute to templates, tools, and other support materials to help colleagues worldwide to measure and manage environmental risks and impacts from FAO operations;
• Manage MS Teams channels of CER focal points and enhance interaction and dissemination of internal information;

Supporting the team with the implementation of the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy:

• Participate in the coordination of an interdivisional working group for the implementation of the FAO Corporate Environmental Responsibility Strategy;
• Act as liaison with other units to ensure coordination of their efforts such as in the area of environmental safeguards or sustainable procurement;
• Manage the implementation of behavioral science projects aimed at improving sustainable behaviours in FAO offices (e.g. waste sorting, food waste, water use);
• Communicate with field offices during the annual GHG environmental inventory exercise;
• Assist the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Team with environmental data analysis, dashboard implementation and monitoring of GHG emission data as outcome of the environmental inventory;
• Contribute to the roll-out of the FAO Environmental Management System.

In close collaboration with Office of Communications (OCC) branches and appropriate Communication focal points, the incumbent will:

FAO Standards and guidelines:

• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:

FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE(https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names Of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en

Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).

• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.