About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a National Fisheries Emergency Preparedness, Capacity Development and Recovery Planning Support Specialist under project TCP/IRA/4101, Emergency Assistance for the Early Rehabilitation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Livelihoods in Hormozgan Province. The position focuses on emergency preparedness, continuity planning, capacity development, and recovery planning to support conflict-affected fishing communities in Hormozgan Province. The incumbent will work in the FAO Country Office in Iran, coordinating with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad, the Iran Fisheries Organization, local councils, cooperatives, and community representatives.
Salary and benefits
- Personal Services Agreement (PSA) contract providing remuneration for up to 140 working days over a 9-month period.
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in fisheries, aquaculture, natural resource management, environment, rural development, disaster risk management, or a closely related field relevant to fisheries livelihoods.
- At least five years of relevant experience in fishery or emergency preparedness, contingency/business-continuity planning, institutional capacity development, or recovery planning, including field needs assessment and participatory work with fisheries or other natural-resource-dependent communities.
- Working knowledge of English and fluency in Persian.
- National of the Islamic Republic of Iran or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
Required documents
- Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 21/Oct/2026
- Closure Date: 04/Nov/2026, 10:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile with 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
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, security clearances, and potentially COVID-19 vaccination verification.
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…
- Strong fit for professionals with advanced qualifications in fisheries, aquaculture, or disaster risk management and direct experience in contingency planning or community-based resource management in Iran.
- Ideal for candidates who possess deep familiarity with Iranian fisheries institutions, cooperatives, and the specific socio-economic context of southern coastal and island communities in Hormozgan Province.
- Well-suited for practitioners with strong facilitation skills who can bridge technical assessments with practical, community-level capacity development and government coordination.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires availability for authorized field missions to Hormozgan Province and adherence to the UN-Iran workweek from Sunday to Thursday.
- This is a non-staff Personal Services Agreement (PSA) offering up to 140 working days over a 9-month duration rather than a permanent staff position.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy offers an opportunity to apply technical expertise directly to humanitarian and early rehabilitation efforts supporting vulnerable fishing communities. It is well-suited for mid-to-senior specialists looking to contribute to impactful UN projects in agrifood systems transformation, emergency preparedness, and local capacity development.
Our take
National professionals in Iran with a strong background in fisheries livelihoods, emergency preparedness, and stakeholder facilitation should seriously consider applying. The role is less suitable for candidates without regional expertise in Iranian fisheries institutions or those seeking long-term permanent staff appointments.
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