About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is recruiting a national Project Coordinator (PC) for its country office in Zambia under the Sustainable Fish Value Chains for Landlocked Developing Countries (SVC4LLDCs) project funded by the Republic of Korea. Operating under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Zambia, the Project Coordinator acts as the link between FAO Headquarters and local project partners in Zambia. Responsibilities include coordinating project planning and implementation, conducting value chain analysis, establishing multi-stakeholder platforms, managing project work plans and budgets, and leading monitoring and evaluation activities.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with possibility of extension
- Professional work experience with a specialized agency of the United Nations
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Zambia
- Advanced university degree or equivalent in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Project Management, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in implementing and coordinating value chain development activities related to fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, forestry, or natural resources
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English
- Strong knowledge of fisheries value chains, market systems, and sustainable aquatic food systems
- Proven experience in project planning, budgeting, M&E, and multi-stakeholder dialogue facilitation
Required documents
- Accurate and completed online profile (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills)
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job posted on September 10, 2026
- Application deadline: September 24, 2026, at 21:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at jobs.fao.org and log in or create an account
- Complete your candidate profile accurately with all employment history, qualifications, and language proficiencies
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your complete application through the portal prior to the closing deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage of the process
- Only higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) are considered
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances
- Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closure date will not be considered
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…
- Nationals of Zambia holding an advanced university degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Project Management, or Natural Resource Management.
- Professionals with a minimum of five years of experience implementing and coordinating value chain development activities in related sectors.
- Candidates possessing strong knowledge of fisheries value chains, market systems, and sustainable aquatic food systems.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is structured as a 12-month National Project Personnel appointment with only a possibility of extension.
- Applicants must verify that their higher educational qualifications are recognized in the World Higher Education Database.
- Appointment is subject to successful medical fitness certification, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 12-month project coordination role provides an excellent platform to advance sustainable aquatic food systems and value chain projects in Zambia while gaining specialized experience with a United Nations agency.
Our take
Zambian nationals with robust project management backgrounds in agriculture or fisheries will find this a strong fit, whereas non-nationals or those without relevant natural resource experience should skip it.
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