National Agriculture and Value Chain Specialist

About the opportunity

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), is implementing the Global Environment Facility (GEF-7) project titled “Enabling Sustainable Production Landscapes in Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands Provinces for Biodiversity, Human Livelihoods and Well-being” (GCP/PNG/011/GFF). The project aims to conserve globally significant biodiversity, improve the management of protected areas, and promote sustainable, biodiversity-friendly, and climate-resilient livelihoods for communities in the Eastern Highlands and Western Highlands Provinces. Component 2 focuses on scaling up landscape-level action for integrated conservation and sustainable supply chain development. FAO is looking to engage a National Agriculture and Value Chain Specialist to provide technical leadership and expertise in farming systems, value chain assessment, market development, agribusiness planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable enterprise development.

Salary and benefits

• 12-month initial contract duration with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance and funding availability
• Professional engagement as National Project Personnel (NPP)

Who can apply?

• University degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Value Chain Development, or a closely related field
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience with a proven track record in implementing projects covering agriculture, agribusiness, and value chain development
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in capacity building and training delivery in Papua New Guinea
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English and the official national language (Tok Pisin)
• National of Papua New Guinea

Required documents

• Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Letter of motivation attached to the online profile

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: 07/Aug/2026
• Closure Date: 28/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM

How to apply

• Visit the FAO recruitment website at Jobs at FAO
• Complete your online profile, ensuring it includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
• Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline

Additional information

• The position is classified under Non-staff opportunities as National Project Personnel (NPP).
• Primary location is Papua New Guinea.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances.
• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.