About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Indonesia is recruiting a National Project Assistant for the project ‘Strengthening sustainability in commodity and food systems, land restoration and land use governance through integrated landscape management for multiple benefits in Indonesia (FOLUR)’, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The initiative focuses on sustainable value chains for palm oil, coffee, and cocoa through integrated landscape approaches. Based at the FAO Indonesia Country Office and the FOLUR Project Management Unit in Jakarta, the assistant supports the National Project Manager and Project Management Unit across planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Forestry.
Salary and benefits
- National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with FAO Indonesia
- Initial 3-month contract duration with the possibility of extension
- Professional project management and coordination experience within a specialized United Nations agency
Who can apply?
- National of Indonesia or resident of Indonesia holding a valid work permit
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in relevant project management, preferably in agriculture or rural development
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, forestry, rural livelihoods, development management, integrated landscape management, or a related field is an asset
- Higher education degrees must be from institutions recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings
- Full-time availability for project management support responsibilities
- Familiarity with Government of Indonesia and UN/FAO/UNDP operational procedures and environmental development projects is desirable
- Computer proficiency in spreadsheet and database packages
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile on the FAO recruitment portal, detailing employment records, academic qualifications, and language capabilities
- Letter of motivation attached to the online candidate profile
- Performance assessments and consent for past work, character, academic, and security checks upon request
When to apply
- Job posted on October 19, 2026
- Application closing date is November 3, 2026, at 01:59:00 AM UTC (equivalent to November 2, 2026, late evening in local Western time zones)
- Candidates are encouraged to submit applications well in advance of the deadline date
How to apply
- Access the official recruitment portal via Jobs at FAO
- Create or update your personal account and ensure employment records, education, and language skills are fully completed
- Attach your letter of motivation directly to your online candidate profile
- Review and submit your application online through the portal before the closing time
Additional information
- The role requires on-site office presence at the FAO Indonesia Country Office and the FOLUR PMU in Jakarta, with potential field visits as directed
- Appointment is contingent upon medical clearance, security clearance, and verification of residency or work permit requirements
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
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…
- Mid-career project management professionals in Indonesia with hands-on experience coordinating multi-stakeholder agricultural, forestry, or environmental initiatives
- Candidates experienced in liaising with Indonesian government bodies, specifically the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Forestry
- Professionals with bilingual fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia and strong skills in project administration, budget tracking, and M&E reporting
What should you think carefully about?
- The position begins on a short initial duration of three months, making contract security and extension dependent on project performance and operational needs
- Strictly restricted to Indonesian nationals or foreign residents already holding valid Indonesian work authorization
- Requires full-time availability and physical presence in Jakarta, with occasional travel for field monitoring
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
|This role offers valuable operational exposure within the UN system for professionals seeking to advance careers in sustainable agriculture, forestry governance, and international development project execution.
Our take
Strongly recommended for qualified Indonesian development specialists with at least five years of project support experience who seek UN agency engagement, but unsuitable for international applicants seeking relocation or visa sponsorship.
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