Technical Project Specialist 

• Job Posting: 11/Aug/2026
• Closure Date: 26/Aug/2026, 12:59:00 AM
• Organizational Unit: FNYAR - FAO Representation in Yemen Arab Republ.
• Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
• Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
• Grade Level: N/A
• Primary Location: Yemen-Aden
• Duration: 6 Months, 10 working days a month (Extendable based on Performance and budget availability)
• Post Number: N/A

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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

FAO's office for Yemen is responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and implementing agreed strategies for addressing countrywide food, agriculture and rural development priorities under Yemen. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant Ministries at country level. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The Project Technical Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative (FAOR) in Yemen and the technical direction of the GEF project technical advisor.

Technical Focus

The Project Technical Specialist will be hired to support FAO Yemen in implementing the GEF7 project, currently under implementation.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of proposed project activities to ensure it align with the project objective.
• Provide technical expertise to refine project activities in accordance with the project’s goals.
• Ensure the integration of scientific and technical knowledge in the execution of project activities.
• Ensure smooth partnership and communication between the FAO project team and key partners, including the Ministry of Water and Environment, Environment Protection Authority, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of Project Progress Reports (PPR), as well as Projects Implementation Reports (PIR) and final reports and ensuring they reflect accurate and up-to-date information on project activities.
• resolve any challenges that may arise during the project implementation.
• Address stakeholder concerns and incorporate their feedback into project planning and execution.
• Prepare the OPIM action plan highlighting how the EPA seeks to address HACT assessment weaknesses, and where additional EPA capacity development needed, through the GEF project. 
• Attend monthly meetings with FAO operations and project management colleagues working on this GEF7 project. 
• Contribute to the annual reporting (PIR) of this project to the GEF, to be able to lead on this once the project gets executed by the EPA.
• Contribute to review Terms of Reference of implementation partners including government institutions developed and provide inputs.
• Organize and attend all meetings of the project steering committee.  
• Together with the project manager, review produced quality of technical deliverables.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements    

• Advanced university degree in natural resources management, climate change, and policy (or closely related field).
• At least five years of relevant experience in natural resources management, climate change adaptation.
• Working knowledge of  English and Arabic, both written and spoken is required.
• National of Yemen or resident of the country with valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Technical background in policymaking and or providing guidance on environment and climate change mitigation to policymakers.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience in climate change mitigation related technical activities 
• Familiarity with UN/ INGO’s system, procedures and operational activities.
• Relevant experience in conflict-affected countries is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex topics to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.

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.