About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is technically and operationally supporting the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) through the GEF-funded project ‘Sustainable food systems and integrated land/seascape management in the Marshall Islands’. The project aims to transform food systems and land/seascape management across six selected atolls (Majuro, Kwajalein, Arno, Wotje, Jaluit, and Ailinglaplap) to deliver integrated global environmental and health benefits. The Administration and Finance Specialist (AFS) works under the overall guidance of the National Project Director and in close consultation with the FAO Subregional Coordinator for the Pacific to manage project administration, budget monitoring, operational agreements, and financial reporting.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Marshall Islands.
- High school diploma in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in planning, project implementation, and management/administration of development programs.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile on the FAO recruitment portal.
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 11, 2026.
- Closure Date: September 25, 2026, 9:59:00 PM (UTC).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal and access the job advertisement (Job Number: 2600747).
- Complete your online profile, ensuring accuracy regarding 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 closing date.
Additional information
- Appointment is subject to medical certification, security clearance, and reference checks.
- Only higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) will be considered.
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
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 the Marshall Islands with a high school diploma in Finance or Business Administration.
- Professionals with at least 3 years of experience in planning and project implementation.
- Candidates with a working knowledge of English (level C).
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract for a 12-month duration.
- The position requires a high school diploma in Finance or Business Administration.
- The candidate must be a national of the Marshall Islands.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role allows a professional to manage project administration and budget monitoring for a GEF-funded project focused on sustainable food systems and land/seascape management in the Marshall Islands.
Our take
Marshall Islands nationals with finance and administration experience in development programs should seriously consider this.
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