About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security. In Paraguay, FAO’s technical cooperation supports national priorities to enhance the efficiency, inclusivity, resilience, and sustainability of agrifood systems. Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Paraguay and direct supervision of the Assistant Representative for Programmes, the Agricultural Economist will develop technical inputs, economic analyses, and methodological documents. Responsibilities include translating validated innovation packages into cash flows and socioeconomic analyses following SNIP guidelines, defining key economic indicators, formulating strategies for internal market strengthening and local logistics, and providing technical documentation for the National Livestock Transformation Program. The initial duration is 3 months with the possibility of extension.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration under a Personnel Services Agreement (PSA)
- Opportunity to contribute to national agricultural policy and international development initiatives in Paraguay
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, economics, or related disciplines
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in economic and/or technical analysis in the agricultural sector
- At least 3 years of proven experience in territorial diagnoses, participatory methodologies, and work with rural communities
- At least 3 years of experience in family farming sectoral studies
- Working knowledge of Spanish (level C) and limited knowledge of English (level B)
- Paraguayan nationality or residency in the country with a valid work permit
Required documents
- Online profile and application submitted via the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials from an institution included in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Job opening date: September 7, 2026
- Application deadline: September 21, 2026, at 21:59:00
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Submit your application through the online portal before the deadline
- Ensure all qualifications align with ISCED standards
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- For assistance or inquiries, candidates can create a unique ticket with the FAO customer support team via https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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…
- Candidates holding an advanced university degree in agronomy, agricultural economics, economics, or related disciplines.
- Professionals with at least 5 years of relevant experience in economic and technical analysis within the agricultural sector.
- Individuals with a minimum of 3 years of proven experience in territorial diagnoses, participatory methodologies, rural community work, and family farming sectoral studies.
- Applicants with working knowledge of Spanish who are Paraguayan nationals or hold residency with a valid work permit.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial duration is short-term at 3 months, with extension dependent on future project needs.
- The role is on-site in Asunción, Paraguay, requiring local residency or authorization to work in the country.
- Limited knowledge of English is required, but working knowledge of Spanish (level C) is mandatory.
- Applicants must verify exact financial terms under the Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) structure.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term assignment allows agricultural economists to directly support national agrifood system resilience and the National Livestock Transformation Program in Paraguay. It serves professionals looking to leverage specialized economic methodologies for local market strengthening and rural development initiatives.
Our take
Agri-food economists based in Paraguay with community-level research experience should consider this short-term role. Those seeking long-term permanent contracts or who cannot work on-site in Asunción should pass.
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