About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a National Project Coordinator (NPC) for a three-month non-staff opportunity based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Working under the Sub-regional Office for the Pacific Islands, the incumbent will lead and coordinate remaining project activities for the Ecosystem Restoration and Sustainable Land Management project in Tongoa Island, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The NPC will manage project outputs, facilitate Project Steering Committee meetings, monitor work plans, and prepare technical and financial reports in compliance with FAO and GEF standards.
Salary and benefits
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact environmental project supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
- Professional collaboration with government ministries, local communities, and international stakeholders.
- Contribution to sustainable land management and climate resilience in Vanuatu.
Who can apply?
- University degree in Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, or Life Sciences (post-graduate degree highly desirable).
- 5 years of relevant experience in planning, project implementation, and management of GEF-funded projects or programmes.
- Prior working experience with FAO in the Pacific is required.
- Working knowledge of English and Bislama.
- Must be a national of Vanuatu.
Required documents
- Letter of motivation
- Completed online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 18 September 2026
- Closing Date: 02 October 2026, 9:59 PM (UTC)
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.
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the stated deadline.
Additional information
- Appointments are subject to medical clearance, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
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…
- An ideal match for environmental professionals in Vanuatu with substantial background in GEF-funded project management and sustainable land management.
- Provides a direct opportunity to utilize prior FAO Pacific working experience to steer community-level restoration initiatives on Tongoa Island.
- Suits candidates fluent in both English and Bislama who can effectively liaise between local authorities, landowners, and international agencies.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is offered on a short three-month duration, requiring rapid onboarding and delivery.
- Applicants must already hold nationality of Vanuatu and meet strict institutional qualification criteria.
- Candidates must be prepared to undergo rigorous reference, background, and medical checks.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This short-term coordination role offers an excellent platform for experienced environmental specialists to drive a high-profile UN project closure phase, bolstering their portfolio in international development, climate resilience, and natural resource management in the Pacific.
Our take
National professionals in Vanuatu with strong backgrounds in forestry, agriculture, or natural resources management and prior FAO experience should apply promptly before the October deadline.
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