About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assists countries in promoting sustainable food systems, resilient agriculture, and rural livelihoods. In Mauritania, FAO implements various projects focusing on rural development, food security, community resilience, and youth socio-economic inclusion. The FAO Representation in Mauritania is recruiting a National Specialist in Technical, Operational, and Monitoring Support to provide cross-cutting technical and operational support across all project components, contributing to effective implementation and achievement of expected results. The position is a temporary NPP (National Project Personnel) contract for a duration of 3 months, based in Nouakchott with required field monitoring missions.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and remuneration package associated with FAO National Project Personnel (NPP) contracts.
- Professional experience within a specialized United Nations agency.
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact rural development, food security, and youth empowerment initiatives.
Who can apply?
- Must hold a university master's degree (Bac+5) in Nutrition, Local Development, Agri-Food Sciences, Rural Economy, Rural Development, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in technical and operational support, community resilience, social cohesion, food security, and local development.
- Fluent knowledge (Level C) of French and intermediate knowledge (Level B) of English.
- Must be a national of Mauritania.
Required documents
- Completed online application form via the FAO recruitment portal.
- Updated curriculum vitae detailing relevant professional experience.
- Copies of academic degrees and diplomas from recognized institutions.
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 21, 2026.
- Application deadline: November 4, 2026, at 22:59:00 UTC.
How to apply
- Access the official FAO recruitment portal through the 'Jobs at FAO' platform.
- Complete the online application form and upload all requested documents before the deadline.
- Ensure the profile and qualifications meet the required standards and that the application is submitted well in advance.
Additional information
- The position number is N/A and requisition type is NPP (National Project Personnel).
- Candidates must adhere to FAO values: commitment to the Organization, respect for all, integrity, and transparency.
- FAO applies a zero-tolerance policy towards behavior incompatible with its mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
- Background checks and rigorous reference verifications will be conducted for selected candidates.
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…
- Strong fit for senior development professionals in Mauritania with extensive background in food security, local development, and project management.
- Ideal for candidates with demonstrated experience supporting local authorities and coordinating partner interventions in the Bassikounou and Hodh Chargui regions.
- Well-suited for bilingual professionals proficient in French who also possess working knowledge of English or Arabic.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is strictly temporary at 3 months, which may require planning for subsequent career steps after completion.
- The role requires frequent field monitoring missions to project intervention zones, meaning candidates must be comfortable with travel within Mauritania.
- Eligibility is strictly restricted to Maurandinavian/Mauritanian nationals.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional platform for experienced national professionals to lead vital operational and monitoring frameworks within a prominent UN agency, directly impacting food security and rural resilience in Mauritania.
Our take
Highly recommended for qualified Mauritanian nationals with robust backgrounds in rural development and project coordination seeking short-term impactful assignments with the FAO.
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