About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supports the Government of Equatorial Guinea in implementing programs and projects related to the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems, strengthening food and security, natural resource management, climate resilience, and forestry and fisheries development. To manage a growing portfolio complexity, FAO is seeking a National Project Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant. The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Equatorial Guinea and technical guidance from the Program Officer and project managers. The role focuses on designing and implementing monitoring plans, tracking physical and financial progress, data management, results-based management (RBM), and capacity building.
Salary and benefits
- Compensation provided through a Personal Services Agreement (PSA)
- Professional experience within a specialized United Nations agency
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact agricultural and environmental development projects
Who can apply?
- University degree in Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Agronomy, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Agricultural Economics, Forestry Engineering, Environment, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, information management, or development project tracking
- Working knowledge of Spanish
- Nationality of Equatorial Guinea or resident in the country with a regular work permit
Required documents
- Complete online profile via the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials from an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Opening date: 30 October 2026
- Application deadline: 13 November 2026 at 22:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Submit your application exclusively through the online hiring portal before the deadline
- Ensure all qualifications align with International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) standards
Additional information
- Position number: N/A (Requisition number: 2602247)
- Organizational unit: FREQG – FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Equatorial Guinea
- Contract type: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
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…
- A strong fit for mid-to-senior development professionals with at least five years of dedicated experience in monitoring and evaluation or project tracking.
- Ideal for candidates with strong technical competencies in data visualization tools like Power BI, Advanced Excel, KoboToolbox, and results-based management frameworks.
- Well-suited for professionals based in Equatorial Guinea who possess local work authorization and a working knowledge of Spanish.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract duration is short-term, specified as 60 days.
- Requires physical presence in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, with availability for field missions across different regions of the country.
- Applicants must hold the required nationality or residency with a regular work permit prior to applying.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 60-day temporary position provides an excellent opportunity for monitoring and evaluation specialists to strengthen their United Nations portfolio, apply digital data collection tools in real-world agricultural projects, and collaborate directly with international and governmental partners.
Our take
Candidates in Equatorial Guinea with extensive M&E experience in rural development or agriculture should apply before the November 13, 2026 deadline. Those lacking the mandatory 5 years of experience or local work authorization are not suitable.
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