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. The FAO Representative (FAOR) manages and is accountable for the FAO country programme, office, resources, and staff in Cabo Verde. Located in Praia, the FAOR builds partnerships, mobilizes resources, and assists the government in developing policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and develop the agricultural, fisheries, and forestry sectors sustainably. The position is a fixed-term staff appointment for 2 years with the possibility of extension.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package based on UN salaries, allowances, and benefits
- Dependency allowances
- Rental subsidy
- Education grant for children
- Home leave travel
- 30 working days of annual leave per year
- Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
- International health insurance and optional life insurance
- Disability protection
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in an area related to the activities of the Organization, such as agriculture, forestry, fishery, or rural development
- Ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of field programmes
- Working knowledge (proficiency – level C) of French and English
- The Organization does not appoint individuals as FAO Representatives in their own country/ies of nationality
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation
When to apply
- Opening Date: 05/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 02/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline
Additional information
- Post Number: 0132888
- CCOG Code: 1A11
- Grade Level: P-5
- Type of Requisition: Senior-level
- Duration: Fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension
- FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture, and encourages qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and underrepresented Members, and persons with disabilities to apply.
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…
- Senior professionals possessing an advanced university degree in agriculture, forestry, fishery, rural development, or a closely related field.
- Candidates with at least ten years of relevant experience in planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating field programmes.
- Individuals who have a working knowledge (proficiency level C) of both French and English and are not nationals of Cabo Verde.
- Leaders interested in managing country programmes, building partnerships, and directing food security initiatives on-site in Praia.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be comfortable with an on-site assignment located in Praia, Cabo Verde, and verify specific relocation requirements if moving internationally.
- The appointment is initially structured as a fixed-term staff contract for two years, meaning employment duration beyond this period depends on extensions.
- Candidates must ensure they meet the specific language proficiency requirements in both French and English before submitting their online profile and letter of motivation.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior-level opportunity is well-suited for experienced international development professionals looking to lead high-level country programmes and resource mobilization efforts within the United Nations system. It offers a structured two-year platform to direct sustainable agricultural, fisheries, and forestry initiatives, expand multilateral governance experience, and contribute directly to national food security policies in Cabo Verde.
Our take
Senior development practitioners with extensive field programme experience and bilingual proficiency in French and English should seriously consider applying before the September 2026 deadline, while candidates who lack the ten-year experience threshold or proficiency in both required languages will find it less suitable.
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