About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting an Environmental Analysis, Geomatics and Safeguards Specialist as National Project Personnel (NPP) in Venezuela. Co-implemented with CAF and the Ministry of Popular Power for Ecosocialism (MINEC), the 60-month GEF-8 project focuses on the conservation and sustainable development of the Lake Maracaibo basin to reduce nutrient and pollutant runoffs into the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem. The specialist will lead geomatics and spatial analysis activities, prepare thematic cartography, oversee the project’s Environmental and Social Risk Management Plan (ESRMP), and support institutional capacity-building and stakeholder engagement.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive National Project Personnel (NPP) compensation aligned with FAO standards in Venezuela
- Professional experience with a United Nations specialized agency and GEF-funded international initiatives
- Opportunity to participate in regional and global knowledge-sharing events under the GEF-8 Clean and Healthy Oceans Integrated Program (CHO IP)
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Venezuela or a legal resident in the country with a valid work permit
- University degree in engineering, environmental sciences, forestry sciences, geography, or a related field (degrees must be from an institution listed in the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database)
- At least five years of professional experience in environmental projects, including organizing fieldwork related to the specialty
- Working knowledge of Spanish
- Proficiency in GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Residence in the project intervention area (Zulia or Mérida state) or availability to spend extended periods in the field
- Immediate availability and exclusive dedication to the assignment
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile submitted via the FAO recruitment portal
- Supporting documentation of academic degrees recognized under the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) / IAU-UNESCO WHED
When to apply
- Application opened: October 11, 2026
- Application deadline: October 25, 2026, at 22:59:00 UTC (or local device closing time as indicated in the portal)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO e-recruitment portal at jobs.fao.org
- Search for requisition number 2602109 and log in or create an account
- Complete all required sections of your personal profile and submit the application before the deadline
Additional information
- Contract duration is 11 months under National Project Personnel (NPP) modalities
- Specialization in spatial analysis, remote sensing, or related disciplines is highly valued
- Prior experience formulating or implementing environmental projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) or other international donors is an advantage
- English language skills at level A or B are valued
- FAO does not charge any application, processing, or training fees 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…
- Environmental scientists or geographers in Venezuela with over five years of GIS and remote sensing experience looking for direct UN agency engagement
- Professionals with practical background in environmental and social safeguards (ESRMP) and participatory community fieldwork
- Candidates based in or readily available to relocate to Zulia or Mérida states for sustained field execution
What should you think carefully about?
- This position is strictly limited to Venezuelan nationals or legal residents holding an active Venezuelan work permit
- The initial contract duration is limited to 11 months on a temporary National Project Personnel modality
- The role requires exclusive dedication and significant on-site time in Zulia or Mérida rather than remote work
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides Venezuelan environmental specialists with valuable project management and geospatial modeling experience within a high-visibility GEF-8 initiative. It aligns well with professionals aiming to deepen their technical profiles in coastal-marine watershed management, multilateral safeguards compliance, and UN project operations.
Our take
A strong opportunity for Venezuelan mid-career GIS and environmental safeguards professionals ready for immediate full-time field deployment in the Lake Maracaibo basin. Candidates seeking long-term employment security or international remote contracts should look elsewhere.
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