FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Location: Home-Based
Duration: 6 months (25 working days)
Deadline: 27 October 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
FAO Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA), is implementing a project to strengthen animal quarantine risk management through multisectoral coordination, risk-based animal quarantine management, and community-centred early warning and response systems, contributing to SDGs 2 and 3.
Animal quarantine systems serve as a critical frontline defence against transboundary animal diseases and other agricultural threats that can affect animal health, public health, and economic stability. While Indonesia continues to strengthen its animal quarantine system, the availability and integration of data and information for animal quarantine risk assessment, disease mapping, and early warning remain areas for further improvement. These challenges are compounded by varying levels of capacity among quarantine veterinarians and officers in applying risk-based approaches and translating epidemiological information into practical quarantine measures.
To address these gaps, there is a need for a standardized and practical capacity-development module on animal quarantine risk management that can support quarantine officers and relevant stakeholders in applying risk-based approaches consistently. The module will bring together key elements of risk forecasting and analysis, epidemiological trends, disease surveillance, early warning, and community-based response, and will provide practical guidance and exercises to support its application in the field.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the FAO Country Office, Lead Technical Officer in RAP, and the technical supervision of the HQ Senior Officer, will consult with the Animal Health and Production country team, and will collaborate with the Project Team Leader and the National Focal Point.
Technical Focus
The Animal Quarantine Risk Management Expert will provide technical support and advisory services to strengthen Indonesia’s animal quarantine risk management system, in collaboration with the Indonesian Quarantine Authority (IQA) and relevant stakeholders.
Under the guidance of the designated FAO technical supervisors, the incumbent will review existing technical materials and guidelines, assess capacity-development needs, develop the training module and supporting learning materials, and incorporate technical inputs from relevant experts and government institutions. The assignment will also support the preparation of practical case studies and exercises and the documentation of recommendations for the future application of the module.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Review relevant existing animal quarantine risk management, surveillance, early warning, and risk assessment materials, guidelines, and training resources available within FAO, IQA, and other relevant institutions;
• Identify key capacity and technical gaps to be addressed through a standardized animal quarantine risk management module;
• Provide technical and operational support in preparing draft training materials based on established technical guidance and instructions from the designated supervisor, covering
o Risk forecasting and analysis;
o Epidemiological trends and disease risk assessment;
o Disease surveillance and interpretation of relevant information;
o Early warning and risk-based decision-making; and
• Develop practical case studies, exercises, tools, or other learning materials to support the application of the module in the animal quarantine context;
• Assist in compiling and documenting technical comments and inputs provided by the supervisor and designated technical experts for consideration in the preparation of the training materials and ensure its technical relevance and practical applicability
• Prepare a final report documenting the development process, consultations undertaken, key findings, final outputs, and recommendations for the future use and application of the module.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree in animal health and/or veterinary sciences
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in animal health, veterinary epidemiology, animal disease prevention and control, biosecurity, or animal quarantine risk management, preferably in a technical advisory or consultancy capacity;
• Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia
• National of Indonesia 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
Technical/Functional Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of animal quarantine systems, risk-based animal health management, epidemiological surveillance, disease risk assessment, and relevant international standards and guidelines;
• Demonstrated experience in developing training modules, technical guidelines, or capacity-development materials for quarantine officers, veterinary professionals, government authorities, or other relevant stakeholders;
• Proven experience in translating technical and epidemiological concepts into practical training materials, tools, case studies, or exercises.
Selection Criteria
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and government institutions, particularly in animal health, veterinary, epidemiological, or quarantine-related programmes;
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to consult with technical stakeholders and incorporate feedback into practical outputs; and
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear technical and training materials.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: 50 days (WAE for 10 months)
Deadline: 30 October 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) Sub-regional Office for the Pacific (SAP) is a subsidiary of FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in Bangkok. FAO SAP is directly mandated and responsible for developing, promoting, overseeing and directly implementing strategies with Pacific member countries to address sub-regional agriculture, food, nutrition and rural development priorities. FAO SAP covers 14 member countries in the Pacific: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
This position falls under the livestock component of the Better Production Module of FAO SAP and supports implementation of Technical Cooperation Programmes (TCPs) in the livestock and animal health portfolio, including:
• TCP/SAP/4104: Strengthening Capacity for PPR Freedom in Pacific Island Countries
The National PPR Specialist will support the effective implementation of this TCP.
Reporting Lines
The National PPR Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Pacific Islands and the direct supervision of the Livestock and Animal Health Officer. The incumbent will undertake the duties below under TCP/SAP/4104.
Technical Focus
Provide technical and operational support for the effective implementation of TCP/SAP/4104, focused on strengthening national capacity for PPR surveillance, control, and progress toward WOAH-recognized PPR-free status, in coordination with the FAO SAP Livestock and Animal Health Officer and the project’s International PPR Expert.
• Conduct a desk review and situation analysis of the country’s small ruminant population, movement patterns, and existing animal health surveillance and reporting systems relevant to PPR.
• Contribute to organizing as well as attending the regional Capacity Building Training on Surveillance and PPR Disease Control Strategies.
• Assist FAO officers or consultants in providing technical support and inputs to the Ministry responsible for animal health to review and strengthen existing PPR surveillance and reporting arrangements, including community-based surveillance approaches, and support improvements in the flow and timely sharing of surveillance information from the field level to the national level.
• Support the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing where relevant to national surveillance activities and liaise with regional reference laboratories on sample submission and results.
• Support the delivery of training for farmers and livestock/veterinary staff on PPR and small ruminant biosecurity through in-country training of trainers.
• Assist FAO Officers or Consultants in providing technical inputs and support for the development and dissemination of PPR awareness, advocacy, and communication materials, and support FAO and the relevant national authorities in organizing and delivering at least one PPR awareness and sensitization activity for small-ruminant value-chain actors.
• Provide technical support on strengthening key prerequisites relevant to the eventual WOAH recognition of PPR-free status, including traceability, surveillance evidence, diagnostic preparedness, and contingency planning, while supporting the Ministry and FAO with technical inputs that may inform future national documentation and dossier preparation.
• Support FAO Officers or Consultants in maintaining regular technical communication with the FAO SAP Livestock and Animal Health Officer and the Project’s International PPR Expert; provide technical updates on assigned activities; and participate in FAO-led project coordination, monitoring, and reporting processes, as required.
• Prepare progress updates, and a final consultancy report documenting activities undertaken, findings, and recommendations for the country of assignment.
• Perform other related technical duties as may be reasonably requested by FAO within the scope of the assignment.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in agriculture, livestock production, animal science or a related field.
• One year of relevant experience in animal health, veterinary services, livestock production, or disease surveillance, preferably within the Pacific region.
• Working knowledge of English
• National of any of the respective five countries (Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Cook Islands) 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
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: 11 months
Deadline: 04 November 2026, 12:59:00 AM
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) works with countries and partners to promote sustainable and resilient agri-food systems and the sustainable management of agriculture, forests, land, water and other natural resources. Through its Subregional Office for Central Asia (SEC), FAO provides technical and policy support to countries across the subregion, including through capacity development, policy advice, knowledge exchange and the design and implementation of programs addressing climate change, environmental sustainability and rural development.
In this context, FAO supports countries in strengthening climate change mitigation and adaptation, advancing climate-smart agri-food systems, implementing national climate commitments, and enhancing the contribution of the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors to climate objectives. The work encompasses climate policy and investment planning, GHG inventories and MRV systems, sustainable forest and watershed management, nature-based solutions, ecosystem resilience, sustainable land management, and access to climate finance, while promoting synergies among climate change, biodiversity and land degradation priorities.
Reporting Lines
The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Sub regional Coordinator, technical supervision of the Forestry Officer and under the operational guidance of the respective teams.
The consultant will coordinate closely with the national implementing partners, respective government representatives, as well as with other relevant national and international stakeholders. All deliverables and mission reports will be submitted to the LTO for review and approval.
Technical Focus
The Climate Change Specialist provides technical, analytical, coordination, and advisory support to advance FAO’s work on climate change mitigation and adaptation activities, with particular emphasis on climate-smart agri-food systems, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and reporting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (PA) Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). The Specialist supports the integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation measures into national policies, strategies and investment planning, including NDC implementation, Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system development, adaptation planning, low-emission development and sustainable land and watershed management. The Specialist also contributes to strengthening national and regional capacities in climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, livestock, land use and watershed management through technical analysis, knowledge generation, stakeholder engagement, capacity development and the dissemination of good practices. The Specialist also supports climate finance project development, including the preparation of concept notes, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and technical inputs to funding proposals for climate change adaptation and mitigation in forestry, watershed management and the AFOLU sector.
• Provide technical and analytical expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation, including the AFOLU sector, agri-food systems, forestry, watershed management and related areas in support of FAO programs and projects.
• Support climate policy and planning processes, including analysis, tracking and review of NDCs, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), sectoral strategies, legislation and policy frameworks, and identification of opportunities for improved alignment and implementation.
• Support AFOLU sector climate assessments, mitigation and adaptation opportunities, sectoral priorities, investment needs toward resilient and low-emission agri-food and land-use systems.
• Support the analyses on the ground of the application of climate-smart practices of Agribusinesses to strengthen the contribution of the private sector to the NDCs;
• Contribute to the analysis of the national and regional policy framework related to the NDC preparation and execution
• Assist the countries in supporting/complementing institutional processes related to the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and to identify investment opportunities for decarbonization, climate resilience, and adaptation. Contribute to GHG inventory development and reporting, including development and strengthening of the MRV systems, institutional framework, methodological development, data collection and quality assessment, development of indicators and monitoring approaches, and technical inputs to reporting under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement ETF.
• Conduct GHG emissions and removals assessments for the Agriculture and Land Use, Land-use change, and Forestry (LULUCF) sectors using FAO tools, including EX-Ante Carbon-balance Tool (EX-ACT) and Nationally Determined Contribution Expert Tool (NEXT), as appropriate, to support mitigation analysis. Support climate adaptation efforts through Nature-based Solutions (NBSs) with emphasis on Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (EcoDRR) solutions, watershed management, ecosystem resilience, sustainable forest and ecosystem management.
• Conduct research and evidence-based analysis, including literature and policy reviews, stakeholder interviews, field assessments and synthesis of national and international data and information.
• Support stakeholder coordination and engagement with ministries, government agencies, research institutions, private-sector actors, producer organizations, development partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of climate change and watershed management projects and investment initiatives, including NDC implementation roadmaps, concept notes, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and technical inputs to Green Climate Fund (GCF) funding proposals, with attention to national climate priorities, relevant investment criteria, climate impact potential and project-level indicators.
• Undertake field missions and technical assessments, including field data collection, validation of technical findings, assessment of climate-smart and sustainable practices, and provision of technical recommendations.
• Develop and deliver capacity-development activities, including training programs, technical workshops, webinars, guidance materials and knowledge-sharing events for national and regional stakeholders.
• Prepare and contribute to technical and knowledge products, including analytical reports, technical reports, scientific publications, policy briefs, methodologies, guidelines, presentations and other communication materials related to climate change and watershed management.
• Promote knowledge sharing and dissemination of best practices, and exchange of technical experiences related to climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate-smart agri-food systems, forestry, watershed management, sustainable land management and resilient landscapes.
• Provide technical inputs to regional and international processes, meetings, conferences, expert groups and working parties, including preparation and presentation of technical analyses and project results.
• Support coordination among FAO technical teams and partners, ensuring coherence, complementarity and integration of technical inputs across projects, programs and thematic areas.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance of studies, methodologies, datasets, reports, training materials and other project outputs.
• Undertake other related technical assignments and duty travel as required in support of FAO’s climate change, forestry, watershed management and AFOLU sector.
FAO Standards and guidelines:
• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree (MSc) in Climate Change, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline. Consultants with a bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, natural resources management, forestry, agriculture, land use, watershed management, environmental management, or other closely related fields.
• Working knowledge of English
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, with particular focus on the Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector, climate-smart agri-food systems, forestry, sustainable land management and watershed management.
• Good understanding of the Paris Agreement, UNFCCC reporting requirements and the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).
• Demonstrated experience in AFOLU climate assessments, including analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals.
• Experience in GHG inventories, Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems
• Experience in applying climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), sustainable ecosystem management, and watershed management.
• Demonstrated experience in climate project development including technical inputs to climate finance proposals. Experience with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and/or other international climate funds is an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant FAO climate assessment tools including EX-ACT and NEXT, is desirable.
• Strong coordination skills, including experience working with government agencies, research institutions, private-sector actors, producer organizations and international organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity development and knowledge sharing, including the design and delivery of technical trainings, workshops, webinars, consultations and other learning activities.
• Knowledge and experience in integrating climate change, biodiversity, land degradation/desertification and ecosystem resilience considerations, including opportunities for synergies among the Rio Conventions, is an asset.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and training skills in English; knowledge of Russian is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration:11 months with possibility of extension
Deadline: 27 October 2026, 12:59:00 AM
The FAO Office in Haiti is responsible for developing, promoting, supervising, and implementing agreed strategies to address national priorities in food security, agriculture, and rural development in Haiti. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant ministries at the national level.
The main objective of FAO country offices, led by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programs, and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, support the development of the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors, and ensure the sustainable use of their environmental and natural resources.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Haiti, and in close consultation with the FAO Haiti technical teams and relevant Units of the Regional Office for Latin America and Caribbean (RLC), the Subregional Office for Central America (SLM) and Headquarters.
Technical Focus
The Consultant will support FAO programme development and resource mobilization at the country level.
Strategic Planning:
• Support the development of FAO response plans/appeals that clearly articulate priorities, expected results, value for money and the central role of agriculture in humanitarian response.
• Analyse funding and partnership opportunities.
• Draft a resource mobilization action plan.
Resource Mobilization and Partnerships:
• Support effective donor outreach, including through bilateral meetings and partner briefings.
• Contribute to the development/finalization of project proposals in accordance with FAO and donor requirements.
• Support funding negotiations with resource partners at the country level, in close collaboration with the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) and the Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSR), as appropriate.
• Support and contribute to donor visibility activities and field visits.
• Collaborate closely with FAO resource mobilization and partnership units/teams at the regional, subregional and headquarters levels, including the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), PSR and OER.
Management and Coordination of Human and Material Resources:
• Serve as a panel member in Affiliate Workforce interviews as required, ensuring compliance with FAO recruitment standards.
• Supervise project Affiliate Workforce personnel, including consultants, ensuring that all team members clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, international relations, economics, agriculture, business administration or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, partnership development and/or humanitarian programming.
• Working knowledge (level C) of French and English
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Strategic planning and resource mobilization skills.
• Strong proposal writing and funding analysis skills.
• Donor engagement, partnership coordination and negotiation support skills.
• Personnel supervision and recruitment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Selection Criteria
• Flexibility and availability for field travel across Haiti, with up to 30% of time dedicated to field missions.
• Experience in humanitarian contexts is required.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: Up to 6 months with possible extension
Deadline: 22 October 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) leads FAO’s response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of priority programme activities. REU ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, supports policy dialogue, strengthens regional partnerships, and oversees the implementation and monitoring of FAO programmes and projects in Europe and Central Asia.
The position is linked to the project “Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainability Across Kosovo’s1 Dairy Value Chain” funded by Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP), implemented by FAO in Kosovo in partnership with the Kosovo Association of Milk Producers (KAMP).
The project aims to strengthen dairy production capacity, improve sector development and market integration, reinforce producer organization capacity, and will be implemented according to good practices for effective project management and monitoring. The project design places strong emphasis on resilience, milk quality upgrading, income generation for producers and sustainability of milk collection.
Within this framework, the Project Coordinator will support the project office in Kosovo and REU technical teams in the effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities, in close collaboration with local stakeholders and partners.
Reporting Lines
The Project Coordinator will operate under the overall guidance of the Regional Programme Leader and the direct supervision of the FAO Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and will closely cooperate with the technical and operational teams.
Technical Focus
The Project Coordinator will support effective coordination of project implementation through close collaboration with the project office in Kosovo, REU technical units, the Kosovo Association of Milk Producers (KAMP), central institutions and other stakeholders. The assignment requires close engagement with project partners and beneficiaries to ensure coherent implementation of activities, timely delivery of outputs, and effective flow of information between FAO technical teams and local stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate the timely implementation of the project in close liaison with the Kosovo Association of Milk Producers (KAMP), relevant local institutions and stakeholders;
• Be responsible for the regular review, update and monitoring of progress of project activities in line with project results framework, workplan, milestones indicators and agreed deliverables in close consultation with KAMP project manager;
• Lead the organization and follow‑up of regular project coordination meetings with FAO relevant personnel, KAMP’s Project Manager, other project partners and key stakeholders;
• Support and coordinate the selection and engagement of project beneficiaries, in close coordination with KAMP’s Project Manager ensuring transparency and communication with relevant stakeholders in full compliance with FAO’s rules and procedures;
• Draft terms of references for local consultants and service providers, in consultation with KAMP’s Project Manager, when relevant, including tasks, responsibilities and reporting lines, for review and clearance by the responsible FAO officers;
• Be responsible for the establishment of reporting deadlines and review of technical deliverables prepared by local consultants in consultation with KAMP’s Project Manager, submitting them for technical clearance by FAO LTO and relevant officers;
• Be responsible to coordinate with KAMP project manager the implementation of project activities in target areas, maintaining regular engagement with beneficiaries and local stakeholders to identify needs, gaps and implementation challenges;
• In close collaboration with KAMP project Manager, the local authorities and the designated implementing partners, monitor the organisation and implementation of the training activities at all levels and in accordance with the workplan.
• Be responsible for the preparation of an annual, other progress reports and a terminal report required by the donor, in consultation with KAMP’s Project Manager, FAO’s Lead Technical Officer and in close coordination with the project office in Kosovo and REU technical colleagues;
• Provide support to the Lead Technical Officer (LTO) and Budget Holder backstopping missions and consultants visiting the project sites;
• Proactively identify, flag and contribute to resolving operational and implementation issues related to project activities;
• Contribute to communication and information dissemination materials and outreach on the activities and results of the project
• Provide additional support tasks within the scope of the assignment, as necessary, to ensure the successful achievement of project outputs and outcomes.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in agriculture, agribusiness, veterinary, rural development, agricultural economics, dairy or food science, project management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant working experience in agriculture‑related projects, value chain development, rural development, or project management;
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Albanian.
• National of Serbia or Albania or resident of one of the two countries with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
1 References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: Up to 11 months
Deadline: 29 October 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
The Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) leads FAO’s support to countries in the region in transforming their agrifood systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It identifies regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development and ensures the planning and implementation of FAO’s strategic response in the region through a multidisciplinary approach. It implements approved programmes and projects, monitors programme implementation and ensures that they contribute to addressing regional priorities. RNE also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the FAO Strategic Framework and Programme of Work and Budget.
The assignment will be carried out as a part of the Staff development planning, Language training.
Language classes usually take place twice a week for a duration of 4 to 6 months.
Two or three sessions per year to be delivered, depending on the duration of each session.
All skills should be consolidated during the classes: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will report to the Regional HR Officer
Technical Focus
High-quality delivery of language training, enhancing the personnel capacities to ensure that the Organization maintains the high level of multilingualism required to fulfil its mandate.
Furtherly developing linguistic and cultural repertoire through language training to succeed in intercultural communication and cooperation throughout the organization and with external stakeholders.
Tasks and responsibilities
The incumbent will be required to:
• Perform placement test determining level of knowledge of language taught.
• Deliver courses in the target language only – Modern Standard Arabic is essential.
• Deliver online group and individual language courses through different platforms as applicable (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
• Deliver language courses in the target language only and ensuring that listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills are being taught at the specific level.
• Keep each class folder updated with the syllabus, lesson plans, attendance, and activity logs.
• Provide student’s progress reports (next level, pass/fail, and comments) at the end of each group and/or individual class.
• Provide Syllabus of courses (as per Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, levels should be aligned; A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 etc. and UN Language Framework | HR Portal.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in relevant field of Education, Arabic Language and/or literature, Arabic Language Teaching, etc
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in teaching adults in an international environment (providing reference), language training, evaluation of knowledge of target language, etc
• Working knowledge (level C) of Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic is essential) and intermediate knowledge (level B) of English.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Extent of experience in delivering Modern Standard Arabic courses complying with Arabic Language Proficiency Test (ALPT) which is the global standard for measuring student proficiency levels in Arabic.
• Availability of maintaining schedules for group and individual online courses
• Extent of knowledge to teach group and/or individual language courses.
• Demonstrated ability to update and present a course syllabus for each course taught during the contract (group and individual).
• Excellent communication skills.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration:11 Months (66 Working Days)
Deadline: 28 October 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
Indonesia continues to strengthen its forest and land monitoring systems to support sustainable forest management, climate change mitigation, environmental reporting, restoration planning, and evidence-based decision-making. The Ministry of Forestry, through the Directorate of Forest Resources Inventory and Monitoring (IPSDH), is advancing the development and continuous improvement of national forest monitoring methodologies and systems, including the National Forest Monitoring System (SIMONTANA), the National Forest Inventory (NFI) 2.0, and related monitoring and reporting processes supporting national priorities such as FOLU Net Sink 2030, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), REDD+, forest governance, and access to climate finance.
FAO supports these efforts through complementary programmes, including Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Forests (AIM4Forests) and the MERANTI Project. AIM4Forests supports Indonesia in introducing innovative monitoring methodologies and geospatial solutions, improving the availability and interoperability of forest datasets, strengthening MRV and climate-finance readiness, and developing monitoring approaches that can support ecosystem restoration, and traceability systems for transparent commodities value chains. MERANTI complements these efforts through the strengthening of NFI 2.0, integration of field and remote-sensing data, quality assurance and quality control, capacity development, and continued enhancement of SIMONTANA. In this context, the assignment will support coherence and complementarity across these initiatives, particularly where they contribute to strengthening the NFMS, SIMONTANA and related monitoring methodologies and applications.
A key area of technical support is the improvement of land-cover monitoring and estimation methodologies. This includes strengthening baseline and historical land-cover information, improving accuracy assessment and uncertainty analysis, and applying statistically robust approaches to estimate areas of forest and land-cover change. Such improvements are important for national forest monitoring, FOLU-related reporting, REDD+ MRV, and emerging climate-finance mechanisms.
At the subnational level, FAO is supporting the Government of Riau through the GREEN for Riau Initiative under the UN-REDD Programme. The initiative aims to strengthen the technical and institutional conditions for REDD+ implementation, including the development of a subnational Forest Reference Emission Level (FREL), forest emission monitoring, activity data and emission-factor development, data integration, and institutional capacity for MRV. Recent FAO-supported activities have included technical training on forest data collection and uncertainty assessment and work to strengthen Riau’s subnational MRV system and climate-finance readiness.
FAO is also supporting Indonesia’s broader forest and landscape restoration agenda through improved restoration planning and monitoring approaches. For example, FAO has introduced SE.PLAN, a spatially explicit restoration planning tool within the SEPAL/Open Foris ecosystem, and also FERM platform for monitoring, data collection and reporting on restoration initiatives. Such approaches provide opportunities to strengthen the link between restoration planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Against this background, FAO Indonesia seeks to engage a Forest Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Specialist for an eleven-month period to provide technical and strategic advisory support services across the relevant FAO-supported forest monitoring initiatives and to strengthen coherence between national and subnational monitoring approaches.
The assignment will contribute to strengthening the NFMS across three complementary dimensions: policy and institutional/governance arrangements; technical methodologies, tools and data systems; and application of forest monitoring information for policy, planning and decision-making.
Reporting Lines
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the general supervision of the FAO UN-REDD MRV Expert, and the MERANTI National Project Coordinator,
Technical Focus
The Forest MRV Expert will provide technical support to strengthen Indonesia’s National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS), with SIMONTANA as a key entry point, and to support coherence between national and subnational forest and land monitoring approaches.
Under the guidance of the designated FAO technical supervisors the incumbent will support data compilation and processing, desk-based technical reviews, preparation of draft technical documents, documentation of methodologies, and preparation of technical inputs for internal use and consultations with stakeholders. The Expert will participate in meetings, workshops, and other project activities, remotely or in person, at locations designated by FAO, as required.
The incumbent will provide task-based technical and operational support to FAO-supported forest monitoring initiatives and will work on assigned activities in accordance with established workplans, technical guidance, and instructions provided by the designated supervisors, and will prepare technical materials and documentation for internal review by FAO technical teams.
Support the development of the SIMONTANA Improvement Roadmap
• Provide technical input to the development and refinement of the SIMONTANA Roadmap, including identification of priority technical improvements, data needs, methodological requirements, institutional arrangements and opportunities for improved interoperability.
• Support technical consultations with IPSDH and relevant stakeholders and contribute to the preparation and review of the SIMONTANA Roadmap and related technical recommendations.
• Support exploration of opportunities to extend the application of SIMONTANA/NFMS information to relevant cross-sectoral needs, including restoration, climate reporting, climate finance (i.e. REDD+ and TFFF), commodity transparency and other decision-making applications, as appropriate.
Support the improvement of SIMONTANA’s technical and methodological foundation
• Review and provide technical recommendations to improve SIMONTANA’s technical foundation, leveraging modern forest monitoring solutions and advanced remote sensing technologies to deliver more accurate, automated/semi automated, and consistent forest monitoring data.
• Provide technical input on enhanced minimum mapping unit to improve deforestation and forest degradation monitoring.
• Review available datasets and methodological approaches to update historical maps and align new time series data with the enhanced minimum mapping unit.
Strengthen sample-based area estimation and capacity
• Assist in compiling and processing data related to sample based area methodology, including the potential use of FAO tools and platforms to support more effective sample-based area methodology process, procedure and uncertainty assessment
• Support the development and/or refinement of technical guidance and practical approaches for sample-based area estimation.
• Support capacity-development activities for relevant government technical staff by preparing training materials, practical exercises, and knowledge-sharing documentation, as well as providing logistical and technical assistance during training sessions.
Strengthen national FOLU climate-change reporting and MRV
• Assist in reviewing and documenting national monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) processes and climate-change reporting for the FOLU sector, including relevant linkages with FOLU Net Sink 2030, REDD+ and NDC reporting.
• Assist in compiling and documenting relevant methodologies, data flows, and reporting processes, including identifying data inconsistencies and preparing supporting materials for internal reviewSupport technical consultations and coordination with relevant government institutions and FAO technical teams.
Provide technical support to GREEN for Riau Initiative and relevant subnational work
• Provide technical support to GREEN for Riau Initiative on forest and land monitoring and MRV-related activities including integration with the NFMS.
• Provide technical expertise, review and input, as appropriate, for the establishment of Riau FREL, including policy and technical documentation.
• Support the technical review of national and subnational monitoring approaches, using GREEN for Riau Initiative as a reference case to identify relevant methodologies, tools, and lessons learned that may inform broader monitoring and MRV objectives.
• Support the drafting of ART-TREES documentations including TREES Registration Document and TREES Monitoring Report, as well as related V&V process.
Promote the use of SIMONTANA/NFMS for thematic applications and decision-making process
• Support the compilation and preparation of technical materials related to the use of SIMONTANA/NFMS for thematic applications and decision-making processes.
• Assist in processing and organizing forest monitoring data and preparing technical materials using remote sensing, spatial analysis, FAO-developed tools and platforms, and other relevant monitoring approaches to support commodity transparency.
• Support the development or refinement of forest monitoring methodologies, indicators and data requirements needed to serve these thematic applications.
• Contribute to relevant technical consultations, pilot activities, workshops and knowledge-sharing activities that demonstrate and promote the use of forest monitoring information for these applications.
Other technical support
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, field visits and technical consultations as requested by FAO.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Forestry, Forest Resources Management, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Climate Change, Geography, or another closely related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in forest monitoring, National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS), SIMONTANA, National Forest Inventory (NFI 2.0), remote sensing, forest carbon accounting, REDD+, and MRV.
• Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia
• National of Indonesia or resident of the country with valid work permit
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the development or implementation of national forest monitoring systems (SIMONTANA), forest inventories (NFI 2.0), or forest monitoring methodologies.
• Advance knowledge and demonstrated experience in forest and land monitoring, MRV and remote sensing/geospatial approaches
• Demonstrated experience in developing or reviewing FREL/FRL and REDD+ MRV related technical methodologies and documentation, preferably in Indonesia or other tropical forest context.
• Proven experience working with government institutions and international organizations on forest monitoring, climate change, or natural resource management programmes.
• Experience facilitating technical consultations, workshops, and multi-stakeholder engagement processes, with strong ability to provide technical advice and translate complex monitoring/MRV requirements into practical recommendations and documentation.
• Previous experience with FAO or other UN agencies is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: Up to 11 months (on a when actually employed basis)
Deadline: 05 November 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
The Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) coordinates Programme Priority Areas (PPAs) on gender equality, rural women’s empowerment and inclusive rural transformation. The Division works with Members and other partners to achieve resilient and inclusive rural livelihoods for people in conditions of vulnerability, reduce gender inequalities and advance women’s economic empowerment and promote people-centred climate action and equitable access to natural resources. The Division also leads efforts to integrate the cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and inclusion throughout the work programmes of the Organization. ESP structures its work around three core objectives: 1) build sustainable and resilient livelihoods for vulnerable people in agrifood systems; 2) achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems; and 3) promote equitable, inclusive and sustainable climate action and natural resource management.
Related assignments are located in the Decent Rural Employment Team (DRET), which leads FAO’s corporate work programme on Decent Rural Employment (DRE). In this role, the team and its members interact with relevant Technical Divisions at Headquarters, and Decentralized Offices. All team members contribute to policy support and specialize in specific topics such as migration, youth employment promotion, child labour prevention in agriculture, green jobs, International Labour Standards, etc.
Call for expression of interest for building a roster
The purpose of this call is to populate a roster, for different sub-thematic areas and levels of expertise, made up of talented individuals with experience and background in child labour prevention and remediation, particularly in agriculture and rural development contexts, and related areas of expertise, including private sector engagement, human rights and environmental due diligence, labour rights and safeguard standards, responsible sourcing, supply chain sustainability, decent youth employment, social protection, climate change adaptation, natural resource management, and territorial development approaches. The assignment may involve full-time or part-time functions supporting FAO work across the Organization’s core functions of knowledge generation, capacity development, policy support, technical assistance, advocacy and partnerships. The assignment can be from 1 month up to 11 months. The possibility of extension is subject to satisfactory performance and the Organization’s operational needs and available resources.
Reporting Lines
The Child Labour Specialist will be under the overall supervision of the Director of ESP, and the direct supervision of the DRE Team Leader and one of the FAO Technical Child Labour Focal Points.
Technical Focus
Support to FAO’s work on child labour at global, regional and/or country level.
• Contribute to the provision of policy and technical support to Technical Divisions, Decentralized Offices and Countries for the development and implementation of policies, strategies, programmes and projects related to child labour prevention and elimination, particularly in agriculture and rural development contexts;
• Support the development of evidence, good practices and lessons learned to improve the understanding of policies, approaches and institutional frameworks, as well as sectoral (agrifood systems) solutions related to the drivers, risks and mitigation of child labour, including through private sector engagement, due diligence processes and labour rights safeguards;
• Support the development, dissemination and uptake of knowledge products, technical documents, capacity development materials, advocacy tools and communication materials related to child labour, responsible business conduct, labour rights and sustainable agrifood systems;
• Contribute to the organization of capacity development and awareness-raising events and FAO’s participation in global and regional fora relevant to child labour prevention and elimination, responsible supply chains, labour rights and private sector sustainability initiatives;
• Contribute to initiatives like the Alliance 8.7 and the International Partnership for Cooperation on Child Labour in Agriculture;
• Contribute to country and resource partner requests for the formulation of programmes and projects focusing on, or relevant to, child labour prevention and remediation, private sector engagement, human rights and environmental due diligence, and labour rights safeguards standards;
• Provide support to any other tasks as required.
FAO Standards and guidelines:
• Liaison with OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, aligned messaging, and appropriate review and clearance processes.
• All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31: https://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines: https://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines: https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names of Countries https://www.fao.org/nocs/en
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
• Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• For Consultants:
Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in human rights, rural development, political or social sciences, climate change, natural resource management, agriculture or other related field. Consultants with a bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
For PSAs:
University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in human rights, rural development, political or social sciences, climate change, natural resource management, agriculture or other related field.
• At least 1 year for Level C or at least 5 years for Level B of relevant experience in policy assistance and programme development in the field of rural development and/or poverty reduction and/or rural employment, with experience related to child labour.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English, French or Spanish
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Familiarity with child labour from a rural development perspective.
• Extent and relevance of experience in specific child labour topics such as child labour prevention and remediation in agriculture, labour rights and safeguarding standards, responsible business conduct, human rights and environmental due diligence, private sector engagement in sustainable supply chains, youth employment as a means of addressing child labour risks, and data collection, monitoring and empirical analysis related to child labour.
• Strong writing skills.
• Extent and relevance of experience in interdisciplinary work and multistakeholder action.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work a plus.
Selection Criteria
• Extent of knowledge and experience in policy support and technical assistance as well as programme/project development or knowledge generation of child labour.
• Level of knowledge and experience in concepts and methodologies related to risk-based approaches, labour rights in the context of safeguards and due diligence.
• Extent of experience in advocacy, policy support, capacity development and technical assistance related to child labour.
• Experience in working in multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Limited knowledge of a second FAO language (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is an asset.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
Location: Home-Based
Duration: 20 days
Deadline: 05 November 2026, 12:59:00 AM
Organizational Setting
Tanzania’s Country Programme Framework (CPF 2022-2027/8) was developed through a participatory approach following the completion of CPF 2017- 2020, the CPF defines the technical support mechanisms to the Government of Tanzania’s vision 2025. It is aligned to the Five-Year Development Plan 2021/22-2025/26, FYDP III, and the Medium-Term Strategy Zanzibar Development Plan 2021-2025, MTDSZADEP).
This CPF is properly aligned with the collective agreements and frameworks to support Tanzania’s development priorities through its United Nations Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF 2022-2027/8)
Tanzania developed Vision 2050 which became operational in June 2026, given this new plan coupled with the changing geopolitical context, the UN system requested the government of the United Republic of Tanzania to extend the UNSDCF by one year, ending in 2028, the request was granted, FAO country Programming Framework was also extended to align with the new dates of UNSDCF
Objective of the CPF Review:
The Review is designed to:
• Assess the achievements of the CPF outcomes (People, Prosperity and Planet). Comparing targets and delivery, as well as meeting the UNSDCF commitments.
• Desing a forward-looking plan which Identifies priorities and recommendations for FAO intervention in the next CPF, taking into consideration Tanzania’s vision 2025 and the recent UNSDCF review report.
Reporting Lines
The International Consultant – CPF Review will work under the overall guidance of the FAOR, Direct supervision of the Ass. FAOR- Programme and technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer, the consultant will support the CPF strategic review and early formulation of the next CPF through analytical, consultative, and facilitation tasks. These include organizing the inception workshop; conducting a comprehensive review of CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks; facilitating stakeholder consultations; and generating analytical inputs to assess the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF.
Technical Focus
The consultant will also develop strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the next CPF, aligned with national priorities, UNSDCF, and FAO corporate initiatives
Tasks and responsibilities
The International Consultant – CPF review will undertake the following tasks:
• Conduct Desk review and provide report including the preliminary findings
• Conduct SWOT Analysis: A SWOT analysis will be carried out, essentially to identify the Strengths of FAO Representation in the Country. This will encompass the technical, administrative and logistical capacity to successfully mobilize the required resources and implement projects that will be generated by from the new CPF. The strength of the Representation will also include the extent and level of network established within the development and political landscape of the country. Moreover, a stock taking exercise will also be taken regarding the weaknesses of the Representation, particularly the ones that have persisted over time. The analysis will earmark opportunities that FAO TZ should seize and the Threats that the office should be mindful of.
• Stakeholder’s consultation including FAO personnel, government, resource partners private sectors and other partners
• Develop CPF strategic review report (validated through consultation workshop)
• Report Writing and validation including the analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results framework for the new CPF
• Perform any other duties as specified by the supervisor, in support and furtherance of the FAO mission, goals and strategic framework.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Advanced University degree (Masters) degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization. Consultants with bachelor’s degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with international/regional organizations, government and national institutions dealing with programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, agricultural policies or related development work.
• Experience conducting programme/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programmes
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Relevant experience Project/Programme development, Project analysis, coordination, management and implementation.
• Proven work experience in international, or regional and national organizations.
• Good skills in facilitation of workshops, meetings, training and or similar events, and excellent ability to conduct consultations with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize the work elements in a complex, dynamic and difficult environment.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills.
• Good communication and computer literacy.
• Ability to gather, organize and analyse information.
• Capacity to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to organize workshops, meetings, travel and other project development logistical issues.
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at: >> Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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Deadline: varies | Location: Bahir Dar,, Semera, Afar & Addis Ababa, Ethiopia