About the opportunity
The FAO Representation in the Dominican Republic is seeking a Strategic Planning and Program Monitoring Specialist to support the planning, formulation, tracking, and monitoring of its program and project portfolio. The incumbent will contribute to consolidating and analyzing information for decision-making and corporate reporting, ensuring alignment with the Country Programming Framework (CPF 2023-2027), the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF 2023-2027), and the FAO Strategic Framework 2021-2030. Operating under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in the Dominican Republic and direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative (Programmes), the specialist will work closely with national institutions, project teams, subregional, regional, and headquarters technical units.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month contract as National Project Personnel (NPP) with possibility of extension.
- Paid temporary project position within the UN system.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Dominican Republic.
- Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Industrial Engineering, International Cooperation, Development, or related fields.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, or development project management.
- Working knowledge of Spanish.
- Advanced knowledge of English is desirable; limited English proficiency is positively valued.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile submitted via the FAO recruitment portal.
- Academic degrees or credentials from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED/IAU/UNESCO).
When to apply
- Job posted: August 26, 2026.
- Application deadline: September 13, 2026, at 21:59:00 (based on applicant's local device time).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website (Jobs at FAO) and log in or register to complete your online candidate profile.
- Submit your application through the online portal before the unposting date of September 13, 2026.
- If you require assistance or have inquiries, create a ticket with the FAO customer service team at https://fao.service-now.com/csp.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a panel interview.
- Selected candidates will undergo reference and background 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…
- You hold nationality in the Dominican Republic and possess an advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Industrial Engineering, International Cooperation, Development, or related fields.
- You bring at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, or development project management.
- You have working knowledge of Spanish, and any advanced or limited proficiency in English will provide an additional advantage.
What should you think carefully about?
- The appointment is structured as a 12-month National Project Personnel contract, which includes the possibility of an extension but starts as a temporary paid arrangement.
- You must ensure your academic degrees are issued by an institution listed in the WHED, IAU, or UNESCO databases to meet eligibility requirements.
- You will need to complete your application strictly through the online portal before the specified deadline, as incomplete or late submissions are automatically excluded.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role aligns well with your career objectives if you want to contribute your expertise in results-based management and program monitoring to international development initiatives within the UN framework in the Dominican Republic.
Our take
Nationals of the Dominican Republic with a background in strategic planning and monitoring within development projects should strongly consider applying, while applicants without the required advanced degree or relevant sector experience should look elsewhere.
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