About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is scaling up its emergency humanitarian and resilience programming in conflict-affected areas of Ukraine. The Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for ensuring effective engagement of programme stakeholders, collaborating closely with the ARM unit on activities under its lead. The role focuses on ensuring that communication and community engagement are fully integrated into project implementation to foster behavior change, community ownership, and effective participation in Mine Action initiatives. The position is based in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with an initial duration of 3 months and a possible extension of up to 12 months.
Salary and benefits
- Non-staff NPP (National Project Personnel) contract with competitive remuneration.
Who can apply?
- University degree in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Social Sciences, or a related technical field relevant to community engagement and programme communications.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in programme communications, community engagement, behaviour change communication, or supporting implementation of development or humanitarian projects.
- Working knowledge (Level C or native) of English and working knowledge (Level C or native) of Ukrainian.
- Must be a national of Ukraine.
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation
When to apply
- Opening Date: 12/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 26/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile with accurate information including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- Type of Requisition: NPP (National Project Personnel)
- Grade Level: N/A
- Post Number: N/A
- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Appointment is subject to medical clearance, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Ukrainian nationals with at least three years of experience in communications or community engagement.
- Professionals with a background in development, journalism, or social sciences looking to support humanitarian efforts.
- Candidates comfortable working in a conflict-affected environment in Kharkiv.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is short-term at three months, though extensions up to 12 months are possible.
- The role requires on-site presence in Kharkiv, which necessitates careful consideration of the local security situation.
- Applicants must possess a working knowledge of both English and Ukrainian.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a professional aiming to apply their communication skills directly to humanitarian and mine action initiatives. It offers a chance to contribute to community ownership and behavior change in a high-impact, emergency-response context, making it a strong fit for those seeking to build experience in the UN humanitarian sector.
Our take
Ukrainian nationals with relevant communications experience who are prepared for the realities of working in Kharkiv should consider this role; those seeking long-term stability may find the initial three-month duration a factor to weigh.
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