About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and support sustainable agrifood systems. Within the FAO Representation in Bangladesh, the Emergency and Resilience Unit (ERU) addresses recurrent climate and disaster risks—such as floods, cyclones, and droughts—that heavily impact agricultural production and food security. The National Emergency and Resilience Specialist will provide technical leadership to the ERU, coordinating emergency livelihoods assistance, food security analysis, disaster risk reduction, and anticipatory action. The incumbent will support the International Team Leader in managing the US Macro Grant project, ensure alignment with national priorities and humanitarian mechanisms, and foster collaboration across FAO technical units, government counterparts, and external partners.
Salary and benefits
- SC-9 level position remuneration package
- 6-month initial contract duration with possibility of extension subject to resource availability
Who can apply?
- Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Development Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change/Resilience, or a related field
- At least 9 years of progressively responsible professional experience in food security, emergency response, humanitarian programming, livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, resilience, anticipatory action, or related areas
- Significant experience in programme coordination and management
- Working knowledge of English (Level C)
- Must be a Bangladeshi National
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and align with ISCED mappings
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: 09/Sep/2026
- Application Closure Date: 23/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal and complete your online profile with accurate employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and appointment is subject to medical clearance, visa/residency requirements, and security clearances.
- Qualified female applicants, nationals of non- and under-represented members, and persons with disabilities are encouraged 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…
- Bangladeshi nationals with a Master's degree in a relevant field like Agriculture or Disaster Risk Reduction.
- Professionals with at least 9 years of experience in emergency response and resilience programming.
- Candidates with proven experience in project management and coordinating with government counterparts.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a 6-month initial contract, though it may be extended based on resource availability.
- Applicants must be Bangladeshi nationals to be eligible for this specific post.
- The position requires a high level of technical leadership and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is perfect for a senior professional aiming to lead high-level emergency and resilience initiatives in Bangladesh. It provides a platform to influence national-level humanitarian mechanisms and gain experience managing significant projects, which is ideal for someone looking to make a substantial impact on local food security.
Our take
This is a high-responsibility role for experienced Bangladeshi professionals in the humanitarian sector. It is less suitable for early-career applicants or those without extensive project coordination experience.
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