Climate Change and Grants Management Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Manage climate change adaptation grants and strategic grants portfolio for agricultural resilience programs. Key responsibilities: oversee grant cycle from proposal to closeout, ensure donor compliance, lead M&E of climate projects, integrate environmental health and safety standards, and support disaster risk reduction in food systems. Requirements: Diploma in Climate Change, Strategic Grants Management, or Grants Management; 6+ years in development/humanitarian grants; experience with climate finance (GCF, GEF); strong M&E and records management skills; knowledge of food security and nutrition in emergencies.

### Strategic Analysis This role bridges climate finance and humanitarian action, ensuring that grants for agricultural resilience are effectively managed from proposal to closeout. As climate shocks increasingly drive food crises, FAO’s ability to channel funds from GCF, GEF, and other donors into adaptation projects is critical. The specialist ensures donor compliance, rigorous M&E, and integration of environmental health and safety standards, directly supporting disaster risk reduction in food systems. This position is pivotal for scaling climate-smart agriculture and strengthening community resilience in vulnerable regions. By managing strategic grants, the specialist enables FAO to deliver on its mandate, turning climate finance into tangible outcomes for food security and nutrition in emergencies. In a world where climate change amplifies humanitarian needs, this role is essential for building sustainable, shock-responsive food systems and demonstrating accountability to donors and beneficiaries alike.