Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist at FAO – Luanda

About the opportunity

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Angola is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist. Based in Luanda, the MEAL Specialist leads the design, execution, and enhancement of MEAL systems across FAO Angola’s programme portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, donor requirements, the Country Programming Framework (CPF), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Operating as National Project Personnel (NPP) under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative and functional leadership of the Assistant FAO Representative Programme, the specialist generates evidence to support adaptive programming, accountability, and project delivery.

Salary and benefits

• 11-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with FAO in Luanda, Angola
• Professional experience supporting UN sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and rural development initiatives

Who can apply?

• Must be a national of Angola
• Postgraduate degree (or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Development, Public Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within FAO, another UN agency, or an international development organization
• Demonstrated experience in agriculture, food systems, forestry, fisheries, climate resilience, or rural development programmes
• Experience in Angola or Southern Africa is highly desirable
• Core competencies in Results Focus, Teamwork, Communication, Building Effective Relationships, and Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of Data in Emergencies (DIEM) methodologies is an asset for emergency and resilience projects

Required documents

• Completed online candidate profile (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills)
• Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
• Higher educational qualifications recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) / ISCED mappings
• Performance assessments and authorization for background/verification checks (if requested)

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: September 11, 2026
• Application Closure Date: September 25, 2026 (closing at 11:59:00 PM local time)

How to apply

• Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO) and access job requisition 2601920
• Create or update your online profile, ensuring all employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills are accurate and complete
• Attach your motivation letter to the online application profile
• Review all entered details and submit your application prior to the closing deadline

Additional information

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Only applications submitted through the official FAO recruitment portal before the closing deadline will be considered
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and educational qualification verification through the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database (WHED)
• Candidates needing assistance can submit a inquiry via the FAO Client Support Portal at https://fao.service-now.com/csp