Technical Expert (Gender, Climate Change, and Biodiversity)

Provides technical assistance to Cambodian government institutions on integrating gender equality and social inclusion into climate-change and biodiversity policy. The expert reviews national evidence, strengthens gender-responsive indicators and methodologies, supports the Gender Mainstreaming Action Group, and develops capacity and consultation approaches for climate and agrifood action.

• Refine and validate the review of national climate-change and biodiversity policies through a gender and social-inclusion lens
• Contribute to a policy brief with findings and recommendations for gender mainstreaming in climate, biodiversity and agrifood sectors
• Advise the Gender Mainstreaming Action Group on gender-responsive methodologies, indicators and data requirements
• Review gender-sensitive methodologies, indicators and data-collection tools for government partners
• Refine the capacity-needs assessment and identify institutional gaps in gender-responsive climate action
• Strengthen training materials on gender, climate change, biodiversity and agrifood systems
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations to validate findings and recommendations
• Provide technical inputs to project implementation, monitoring, reporting and coordination

• University or technical degree in development studies, social sciences, environmental studies or a related field, with demonstrated expertise in gender mainstreaming and gender policy analysis and development
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, climate change, biodiversity or agriculture
• Working knowledge of English at level C
• National of Cambodia or resident of the country with a valid work permit

• Experience supporting government institutions or UN agencies
• Experience in policy integration and analysis
• Experience delivering capacity building and training
• Experience organising workshops and stakeholder consultations
• Familiarity with UNFCCC processes and frameworks including NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs

• Gender Mainstreaming
• Gender Analysis
• Climate Policy
• Biodiversity Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Indicator Design
• Capacity Building
• Stakeholder Facilitation
• Project Management
• Results-based Management

• NDC
• NAP
• NBSAP
• BTR
• MRV

• Apply through the FAO recruitment portal with a complete online profile and letter of motivation
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances