Gender, Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy, Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: 2-5 years, 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 21/07/2026
- Location: Vietnam
Organizational Setting
At the country level, the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Viet Nam has been serving as the basis for FAO’s works in Viet Nam for the period of 2022-2026. Climate Change Response, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability is one of the four FAO strategic priorities under the CPF. The Country Office (CO), with technical support from RAP GEF team, has successfully mobilized significant resources from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address the issues related to water resources management, fisheries and aquaculture, environment, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration in Viet Nam.
Technical Focus
Technical Focus
The incumbent will support the formulation of the Project Document for GEF as well as support the implementation of ongoing GEF projects of FAO Viet Nam within the area of expertise of the position.
Under the overall administrative supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in Viet Nam, the technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) from RAP, and in collaboration with FAO GEF specialists and the entire PPG team, the National Gender, Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist will be responsible for generating and collating information to inform the technical content, structure and implementation approach of the project.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Sociology, Anthropology/Environmental Management or related field;
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental and social safeguarding;
• Working knowledge in English and Vietnamese;
• National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Sociology, Anthropology/Environmental Management or related field;
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in environmental and social safeguarding;
• Working knowledge in English and Vietnamese;
• National of Viet Nam or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Previous experience working on GEF projects or other international donors’ projects preferred;
• Relevant experience in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations;
• Experience in working with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, provinces, private sectors, etc.);
• Good command of computer skills;
• Good research, analysis, and report writing skills;
• Proven ability to deliver quality outputs working under tight deadlines.
• Relevant experience in working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, particularly in multilateral organizations;
• Experience in working with partners in Viet Nam at all levels (Ministries, provinces, private sectors, etc.);
• Good command of computer skills;
• Good research, analysis, and report writing skills;
• Proven ability to deliver quality outputs working under tight deadlines.
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