About the opportunity
The FAO Representation in Bolivia is recruiting a Specialist in Field Schools for Farmers and Harvesters (National Project Personnel – NPP) based in Monteagudo, Chuquisaca. The role involves technical implementation and supervision of Farmer Field Schools (ECAs), sustainable production systems (agroforestry, silvopastoral, eco-apiculture), and wild forest product harvesting across municipalities in the Bolivian Chaco. The initial appointment duration is 3 months, with possibility of extension, under the GEF Chaco project (GCP/BOL/053/GFF).
Salary and benefits
- 3-month National Project Personnel (NPP) temporary contract with FAO Bolivia
- Possibility of contract extension based on performance and project requirements
Who can apply?
- Bolivian nationality required
- Bachelor's degree or higher technical degree in agricultural sciences, agronomy, livestock farming, and/or agroforestry
- Minimum 5 years of general experience in implementing sustainable production systems, forests, biodiversity, and soils
- Minimum 1 year of specific experience in implementing agroforestry systems, agroecology, sustainable livestock farming, apiculture, and wild harvesting
- Working knowledge (level C) of Spanish
- Valid driver's license for automobiles and/or motorcycles
- Desirable knowledge of the Guaraní language
- Academic credentials must be issued by institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile on the FAO jobs recruitment portal
- Academic degree credentials aligned with ISCED standards
- Valid driver's license accreditation
When to apply
- Job posted: September 2, 2026
- Application deadline: September 16, 2026, at 23:59:00 (local device time)
How to apply
- Go to the official FAO recruitment portal (Empleo en la FAO)
- Create an account or log in and complete your online candidate profile
- Submit your online application before the stated closing deadline
Additional information
- Duty station: Monteagudo (Chuquisaca, Bolivia), with travel to project communities in Villa Vaca Guzmán, Huacareta, Boyuibe, Monteagudo, Cuevo, Macharetí, Huacaya, and GAIOC Charagua Iyambae
- Supervised directly by the GEF Chaco Project Coordinator and under general supervision of the FAO Assistant Representative in Bolivia
- FAO charges no fee at any stage of its recruitment process
- Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted
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…
- Professionals with at least 5 years of experience in sustainable production systems, forests, and biodiversity.
- Individuals with specific expertise in agroforestry, apiculture, and wild harvesting.
- Candidates holding Bolivian nationality with a valid driver's license.
- Those with a working knowledge of Spanish and potential proficiency in Guaraní.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a 3-month temporary contract, though extensions are possible based on performance.
- The position is based in Monteagudo, Chuquisaca, and requires travel to multiple municipalities.
- Applicants must ensure their academic credentials are from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for an agricultural or forestry expert looking to contribute directly to sustainable development projects in the Bolivian Chaco. It offers a chance to apply technical knowledge in agroecology and silvopastoral systems within a field-based, project-driven environment, making it a strong fit for those seeking to make a tangible impact on local biodiversity and forest management.
Our take
This is a highly suitable opportunity for experienced Bolivian agricultural specialists who thrive in field-based roles and are ready to support the GEF Chaco project's goals.
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