The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices globally. As part of its commitment to environmental and social responsibility, the FAO has established the Environmental and Social Safeguards (ESS) framework.
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The ESS Specialist for 2025 will be pivotal in ensuring that projects adhere to rigorous environmental and social standards, thereby minimizing negative impacts and fostering positive outcomes.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in environmental science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in experience in environmental and social safeguards and/or Indigenous Peoples’ rights in development projects.
• Working knowledge of English and Kiswahili.
• National of Kenya.
Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work
• Extent and relevance of experience in working with Indigenous communities and government agencies.
• Extent and relevance of experience in
• Familiarity with Kenyan environmental and social regulations. Knowledge on GCF safeguard standards, and international conventions related to Indigenous Peoples’ rights (e.g., ILO Convention 169, UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local languages spoken within the Lake Region Economic Bloc is an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 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 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/
- For additional employment opportunities visit the 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.
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
• 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.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
