About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Tanzania is inviting applications for an International Consultant to conduct a comprehensive Country Programme Framework (CPF) Review. Tanzania’s current CPF (2022-2027/8) aligns with the country’s Vision 2025, the Five-Year Development Plan, Zanzibar’s development strategy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF). Following the operationalization of Tanzania’s Vision 2050, the UN system extended the UNSDCF to 2028, and FAO’s CPF was similarly extended. The review aims to assess the achievements of current CPF outcomes across People, Prosperity, and Planet, compare targets against delivery, and design a forward-looking plan with priorities and recommendations for the next CPF. The consultant will operate under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative, direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR (Programme), and technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer.
Salary and benefits
- Consultancy contract under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA)
- Short-term professional assignment spanning 20 days of effort
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree) in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy, or any other discipline relevant to the work of FAO
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree require two additional years of relevant professional experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience with international or regional organizations, government, or national institutions dealing with programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, agricultural policies, or related development work
- Proven experience conducting programme or framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programmes
- Full proficiency and working knowledge of English
- Academic credentials must be obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Vacancy announcement date: 21 October 2026
- Application deadline: 04 November 2026 at 10:59 PM (based on personal device time settings)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile accurately
- Attach a letter of motivation to your profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interviews, or processing
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, 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…
- Extensive professional background in international development, evaluation, and strategic planning within UN or government settings.
- Strong facilitation and analytical skills tailored to conducting stakeholder consultations and SWOT analyses.
- Familiarity with agricultural policies, UNSDCF frameworks, and country programming processes.
What should you think carefully about?
- Very short engagement period of 20 days, requiring rapid delivery and high efficiency.
- Home-based assignment requiring autonomous management of tasks, deadlines, and remote collaboration.
- Strict requirement for recognized advanced academic qualifications and detailed documentation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term consultancy offers a valuable opportunity for experienced development professionals to contribute high-level strategic analysis and evaluation work to a major UN agency framework. It suits consultants seeking specialized short-term advisory assignments in East Africa without relocating.
Our take
Highly suitable for senior evaluation and strategic planning consultants with extensive international development experience in Tanzania or East Africa who can deliver a comprehensive framework review within a 20-day timeframe.
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