Evaluation Specialists – One Health, Food Security and Crisis Contexts

About the opportunity

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all. FAO’s independent Office of Evaluation (OED) conducts evaluations of FAO strategies, programmes, projects, and initiatives at global, regional, and country levels. OED is seeking expressions of interest from senior evaluators and subject-matter specialists to support forthcoming evaluations of FAO’s work at the intersection of humanitarian, development, and normative action. The evaluations will focus particularly on integrated One Health approaches, pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, food security analysis, early warning, and crisis contexts. Selected candidates may be considered for one or more assignments depending on qualifications, availability, and evaluation requirements.

Salary and benefits

• Non-staff consultant or Personal Services Agreement (PSA) contract opportunities with the United Nations
• Duration of up to 11 months per assignment
• Remuneration according to FAO consultant and PSA pay scales

Who can apply?

• For Consultants: Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO in evaluation, economics, public policy, public health, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, food safety, food security, agriculture, international development, humanitarian studies, sociology, statistics, or another relevant discipline (candidates with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience).
• For PSAs: University degree or technical degree/certificate from an institution recognized by IAU/UNESCO in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum one year of professional experience in evaluation, research, technical assessment, or programme implementation commensurate with the profile and level.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO official language: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting or contributing to complex thematic, programme, portfolio, country, or project evaluations.
• Relevant expertise in One Health, pandemic preparedness, animal or public health, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, Codex standards, disease surveillance, laboratory systems, food security analysis, early warning, humanitarian response, or crisis preparedness.

Required documents

• Complete online profile on the Jobs at FAO recruitment portal including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Letter of motivation indicating areas of expertise, regional/country experience, language skills, availability, and potential conflicts of interest

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: 12/Aug/2026
• Closure Date: 09/Sep/2026 at 9:59:00 PM (device local time)

How to apply

• Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately and fully.
• Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile specifying whether you wish to be considered as an evaluation specialist, subject-matter specialist, or both, along with your thematic expertise, regional experience, language skills, and availability.
• Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the closure date.

Additional information

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) / IAU / UNESCO.
• Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and appointment is subject to medical fitness, visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Candidates must disclose any previous or current involvement in the design or implementation of activities covered by the relevant evaluation to prevent conflicts of interest.