About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the 2030 Agenda through agrifood system transformations. The Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) coordinates technical, operational, and administrative support for country offices in fragile contexts, empowering rural communities to anticipate agricultural threats, respond to food crises, and build resilience. OER structures its work around data analytics, programme development and operational support, and strategic positioning. The Emergency Project Operations Specialist will provide operational management and programmatic support for emergency projects, assist with budget allocations and monitoring, coordinate the production of supporting documents, and liaise with procurement and administrative units to ensure timely assistance delivery.
Salary and benefits
- Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) contract arrangement
- Duration of up to 11 months
Who can apply?
- University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the mandate of the Organization
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) / IAU / UNESCO list
- At least 1 year (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) experience in humanitarian and agricultural/rural development sectors including work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments and donors
- Working knowledge of English or French (level C)
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 28/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 11/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM (UTC)
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online 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 (application, interview, processing).
- Limited knowledge (level B) of a second FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, English or French) is considered an asset.
- Appointment will be subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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…
- University degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 1 to 10 years of experience depending on the category.
- Experience working with UN agencies, governments, or international NGOs in the humanitarian and agricultural sectors.
- Working knowledge of English or French.
- Ability to manage budgets and coordinate procurement and administrative units.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is a non-staff Consultant/PSA arrangement for up to 11 months.
- The work mode is not specified, so applicants should verify if the role is remote or based in a specific location.
- Appointment is subject to security clearances and medical fitness certification.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for someone looking to provide operational management and programmatic support for emergency projects on a global scale, helping rural communities build resilience against food crises.
Our take
Suitable for humanitarian and agricultural development professionals seeking a short-term, global consultancy role with the UN.
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