Overview
Provide technical support for the implementation of the GEF Cuenca al Mar (CAM) project and contribute to the development of the GEF project portfolio in the International Waters focal area in Mesoamerica.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the implementation and operationalization of the GEF Cuenca al Mar (CAM) project.
- Carry out technical reviews of documents submitted for consideration by the implementing agency.
- Accompany all phases of the project execution cycle.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of the GEF project portfolio in the International Waters focal area.
- Provide technical inputs for the design of projects addressing transboundary water governance.
- Facilitate technical articulation with national institutions, regional organizations and other partners.
- Support knowledge exchange and regional learning related to International Waters projects.
- Provide technical inputs for reporting and communication requirements associated with GEF IW projects.
- Provide technical advice to FAO SLM on water resources management for sustainable agriculture.
- Support the identification and formulation of new water-related initiatives and partnerships in Mesoamerica.
- Contribute to analytical work, policy dialogue and technical guidance on water resources management issues relevant to the region.
- Provide technical review and quality assurance of reports, studies and products.
- Support the organization and delivery of regional dialogues, technical workshops, training events and knowledge products.
- Contribute technical inputs to FAO regional and global initiatives related to water management and sustainable agrifood systems.
- Undertake missions within the region as required.
- Provide support in the recruitment and selection of affiliate workforce.
- Contribute to the new Field Programme model in SLM.
- Promote the consideration of gender issues in the preparation of concept notes and in the follow-up to the work plan.
Required Experience
- 5 years of relevant experience in water resources management, water governance and/or development project implementation, preferably in the field of climate change or natural resources.
- Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
- Extent and relevance of experience in international projects and/or coordination with multiple institutional actors will be valued.
- Experience in GEF-funded projects or other climate funds (GCF, international cooperation), including familiarity with instruments and reporting requirements (PIF, PIR, mid-term and terminal evaluations).
- Knowledge of transboundary water governance, including shared basin management, groundwater and source-to-sea approaches.
- Extent and relevance of experience in the formulation and design of international cooperation projects, including preparation of concept notes, logical frameworks and project documents.
- Experience in inter-institutional technical coordination with governments, regional bodies and international partners.
- Knowledge of integrated water resources management (IWRM) and its application in sustainable agrifood systems.
- Experience in drought and water scarcity management, the water–food–ecosystem nexus and climate resilience in the agricultural sector.
- Experience in technical review and quality control of products (reports, studies, ToRs, project documents).
- Working knowledge of project planning and monitoring tools (logical framework, theory of change, M&E), in line with methodologies used by FAO and/or international organizations.
- Experience in organizing and facilitating technical workshops, policy dialogues and participatory processes.
- Familiarity with FAO or other multilateral organizations' procedures and standards (desirable).
- Familiarity with the use of IT tools such as Excel, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and project management platforms.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in water resources management, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, civil engineering, sustainable development with a specialization in water resources, watershed management, natural resources management, environmental governance, environmental policy, geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), coastal and marine management, or related disciplines. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
