Climate Change and Food Security Programme Coordinator
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - Climate and Environment Division
The Programme Coordinator will lead FAO's climate change and food security programming in humanitarian emergency contexts, integrating climate resilience into food security interventions. Responsibilities include designing climate-smart agriculture projects, coordinating nutrition-sensitive programming, managing multi-donor grants, developing climate adaptation strategies, and supporting humanitarian food security assessments (IPC/Cadre Harmonisé). The role requires close coordination with humanitarian clusters and national governments. Requirements: Advanced degree in Climate Change, Environmental Science, Food Security, Agriculture, or related field; minimum 8 years of experience linking climate change and food/nutrition security in humanitarian settings; experience with climate finance mechanisms; strong programme design, grant management, and coordination skills; excellent written and oral communication.
### Strategic Analysis
The Climate Change and Food Security Programme Coordinator role is pivotal in addressing the intersection of climate crises and food insecurity in humanitarian settings. As climate shocks intensify, integrating resilience into food systems is essential to prevent acute hunger. This position leads FAO's efforts to design climate-smart agriculture projects, ensuring nutrition-sensitive interventions that withstand environmental stresses. By managing multi-donor grants and developing adaptation strategies, the coordinator bridges immediate humanitarian needs with long-term sustainability. Coordination with clusters and governments ensures aligned, effective responses. This role is critical for mobilizing climate finance and scaling innovations that protect vulnerable communities, making it a cornerstone of global food security and climate adaptation efforts.