National Specialist on Climate Change

Contribute expertise on climate change as a National Specialist

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 15 Dec 2023 at 22:59 UTC

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Overview

Contribute expertise on climate change as a National Specialist

You have:

  • Adherence to high standards of integrity and professional conduct
  • Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply
  • Qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members are encouraged to apply
  • Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Undergo rigorous reference and background checks

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

  • FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
  • Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply
  • Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
  • FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
  • All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
  • FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Potential interview questions

Can you give an example of how you've upheld professional integrity in your previous roles? This question gauges your understanding and commitment to professional standards. Provide a specific situation demonstrating your adherence to integrity principles.
Describe a time when you advocated for diversity in the workplace. What was the outcome? Interviewers want to assess your commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation involving sexual harassment in the workplace? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of FAO's values and how do you plan to uphold them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience of working in a diverse team? How did you ensure inclusivity? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: fao.org