National Project Support Specialist (STOSAR II)

About the opportunity

The National Project Support Specialist (STOSAR II) will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities under the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP) intervention in Mauritius. Operating under the SADC EDF 11 RAP project, the role focuses on enhancing agricultural production information, improving market access through pest and disease control strategies, and ensuring alignment with FAO, EU, and SADC Secretariat objectives. The project covers Animal Health, Plant Health, Nutrition, and Value Chain Development, addressing critical gaps in diagnostics, surveillance, regulation, and market access.

Salary and benefits

• Paid non-staff contract as National Project Personnel (NPP).
• Contract duration of 30 days WAE (When Actually Employed).

Who can apply?

• Must hold the nationality of Mauritius.
• University degree in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Plant Health, Environmental Science, Food Security, Natural Resource Management, or another related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural development projects, project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of English (Level C) and French (Level C).
• Demonstrated core competencies in results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing.

Required documents

• Completed online candidate profile on the FAO recruitment portal.
• Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
• Evidence of higher educational qualifications from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
• Performance assessments and authorizations to conduct verification checks (upon request).

When to apply

• Job Posting Date: August 27, 2026.
• Closure Date: September 10, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (subject to personal device settings).

How to apply

• Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile, ensuring employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills are accurate.
• Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
• Submit your completed application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.

Additional information

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
• Only higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings are considered.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and residency or visa requirements.
• FAO is a non-smoking environment and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its status, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.