About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representation in Ecuador is recruiting a Technical Project Coordinator based in Quito. The coordinator will manage and supervise the technical, administrative, and financial execution of productive and agro-industrial development projects. Key responsibilities include facilitating inter-institutional coordination, ensuring the integration of cross-cutting approaches (gender, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability), monitoring project targets and budgets, validating technical products, and preparing periodic progress reports.
Salary and benefits
- Temporary contract as National Project Personnel (NPP) for an initial duration of 2 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation.
- Competitive remuneration as part of the United Nations system in Ecuador.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Ecuador.
- University degree in business administration, commercial engineering, economics, agricultural/agro-industrial sciences, or related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience managing and/or monitoring agro-productive, agro-industrial, industrial, or related development projects.
- Practical knowledge of Spanish (Level C).
- Full-time availability and willingness to travel within Ecuador.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile on the FAO recruitment portal.
- Academic credentials from educational institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
When to apply
- Application deadline: September 14, 2026, at 21:59 UTC.
How to apply
- Visit the official FAO employment website and access the online recruitment system.
- Create and complete your candidate profile online.
- Submit your application through the portal prior to the closing date.
Additional information
- Desirable qualifications include a postgraduate degree in project management, applied economics, agribusiness, rural development, sustainable development, public policy, or related fields.
- Desirable language skills include working knowledge of English (Level B).
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates will undergo background and reference 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…
- Ecuadorian nationals with a university degree in business administration, commercial engineering, economics, or agricultural sciences.
- Experienced project managers with at least five years of experience in agro-industrial or rural development.
- Candidates with postgraduate degrees in project management or agribusiness.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is very short, starting at only two months.
- The role requires full-time availability and a willingness to travel within Ecuador.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits someone seeking a short-term, high-impact technical leadership position within the FAO to manage agro-productive development projects.
Our take
Ecuadorian nationals with a degree in business, economics, or agricultural sciences and five years of project management experience in the agro-industrial sector are ideal candidates.
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