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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. Its Latin motto, fiat panis, translates to “let there be bread”. It was founded on 16 October 1945.

Job Information:

  • Job Title: National Environmental and Social Risk Specialist
  • Job Posting: 04/Dec/2025
  • Closure Date: 19/Dec/2025, 4:29:00 AM
  • Organizational Unit: FRSSD – FAO Representation in South Sudan
  • Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
  • Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
  • Grade Level: N/A
  • Primary Location: Juba, South Sudan
  • Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
  • Post Number: N/A

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Support in the integration of FAO’s Framework for Environmental and Social Management in project designing, programming and implementation.
  • Provide conceptual and technical expertise on mainstreaming key environmental and social requirements in all stages of the project/programme management cycle, in accordance with donor requirements (e.g., World Bank. AfDB, GEF, GCF inter alia)
  • Undertake environmental and social screening of subproject activity sites, categorize the impacts according to FAO’s FESM and in accordance with donor environmental & social frameworks, and develop screening reports.
  • Support in the development and update of environmental and social instruments (ESMPs, ESIA, SEPs, SMP, LMP, ESMF, IPM, PVMPs et al.) in accordance with donor environmental frameworks requirements and alignment with the national laws.
  • Train implementing partners in the operationalization of FAO’s FESM, and other multilateral development banks frameworks.
  • Support in review of contractor C-ESMPs, CoCs in accordance with FESM and donor requirements.
  • Support in monitoring of safeguards compliance in close coordination with FAOSS’ Engineering and M&E units in a timely manner.
  • Conduct regular project site visits to assess and enforce compliance with national policies and good international practices.
  • Prepare regular monthly, quarterly and annual environmental and social implementation reports outlining enforcement and compliance in the implementation of environmental and social framework in project programming.
  • Build capacity of FAO’s staff, implementing partners and key stakeholders on Environmental and Social safeguards.
  • Support implementation of OHS/EHS/CHS protocols in accordance with Good International Industrial practices (GIIP) compliance and enhancement
  • Perform annual Environmental and Social Audits in line with the donor requirements.
  • Develop summaries of developed environmental & Social Safeguards plans.
  • Contribute to advocacy activities, information dissemination and knowledge building relating to safeguards practices and policies.
  • Support the implementation of policies, procedures and measures intended to prevent, reduce, mitigate and/or compensate for the unintended negative impacts of project interventions.
  • Perform any other tasks required.

Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following:

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced University degree (Masters) in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Studies, Environmental risk Management, Sustainability Studies, Environmental/Social Risk Analysis, Environmental Law, Environmental Social Governance Management, Sustainability Agriculture, Conservation, Environmental Health, Geography, Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Engineering or any other relevant field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in the following areas: experience with environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA/EIA), development of environmental and social instruments (ESMF, ESIA, EIA, ESMP etc), environmental, social and human rights due diligence, environmental management planning, compliance to FAO and international performance standards (equator principles etc), experience with environmental and social risk management of infrastructure projects, project management, livelihoods restoration and social conflict management and experience with working with stakeholders at different levels. Candidates without a master’s degree need an additional 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Working knowledge of English (level C). Working knowledge (level B) of one local language is an advantage
  • National of South Sudan

FAO Core Competencies

  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

  • Strong analytical, written and verbal skills with good command of safeguards language and reporting
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision and flexibility, under high pressure situations with tight deadlines
  • Ability to interact and engage with different stakeholders of multiple socio-economic backgrounds

Selection Criteria

  • Knowledge of World Bank’s Environmental Management Framework (ESMF) and the African Development Banks Integrated Safeguards System (ISS) is an advantage
  • Knowledge and experience FAO’s Framework for Environmental and Social Management (FESM) is an advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.fao.org

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