About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Colombia, the Programme Officer, the Senior Specialist in Risk Management and Livelihoods Rehabilitation, and the Project Coordinator, the Local Technical Coordinator is responsible for supervising and providing technical and operational guidance for project actions in the department of Córdoba. The role involves leading the technical team and coordinating processes for agricultural livelihood recovery, technical assistance, risk management, and field monitoring to strengthen the resilience of participating rural families and communities.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary provided under National Project Personnel (NPP) arrangements
- Professional experience within a specialized United Nations agency
- Opportunity to lead impactful agricultural resilience and livelihood recovery initiatives
Who can apply?
- Professional degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural engineering (agronomic), agricultural science, veterinary medicine, zootechnical veterinary medicine, or related fields, with a specialization in agricultural sciences or related areas considered desirable
- 5 years of post-graduation experience participating in agricultural project implementation benefiting rural farming or ethnic populations with high vulnerability or deteriorated agrifood livelihoods
- 3 years of experience leading and/or guiding multidisciplinary technical teams and supervising field actions of agricultural projects in complex, fragile, and socially/environmentally unstable environments
- Working knowledge of Spanish (Level C)
- Colombian nationality or residency in the country with a valid regular work permit
Required documents
- Complete online profile via the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials and degrees obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Application opening date: 01 October 2026
- Application deadline: 15 October 2026 at 21:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website (FAO Employment portal)
- Complete your candidate profile online
- Submit your application through the hiring portal before the specified deadline
Additional information
- The position is classified under National Project Personnel (NPP) as temporary work.
- The initial duration is 6 months with a 2-month probationary period.
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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…
- An ideal match for senior agricultural professionals with extensive background in rural livelihood recovery and multi-disciplinary team leadership in challenging environments.
- Suited for professionals looking to apply their expertise directly within humanitarian and development projects in Colombia.
- Strong fit for candidates with fluency in Spanish and established technical backgrounds in agronomy, veterinary medicine, or agricultural engineering.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role involves working in regions with complex security and environmental conditions in the department of Córdoba.
- This is a fixed-term temporary contract lasting 6 months with a 2-month probationary period.
- Applicants must hold Colombian nationality or possess a regular work permit in Colombia.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This temporary position offers an opportunity to drive impactful agricultural development and risk management initiatives, strengthening professional credentials within the United Nations system and contributing directly to vulnerable rural communities.
Our take
Experienced agricultural and veterinary professionals with strong team leadership backgrounds and legal work authorization in Colombia should seriously consider applying before the October deadline.
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