About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a qualified National Value Chains and Rural Finance Specialist for the SURAGGWA project based in Kano, Nigeria. The incumbent will contribute to the country programme and portfolio by providing technical support, coordinating project activities, and developing frameworks for inter-agency coordination and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include preparing communications on the contribution of wild foods and forests to healthy diets, reviewing project documents to create training matrices for non-timber forest products (NTFP), facilitating community-level restoration and nursery trainings, and assessing institutional gaps to propose capacity-building strategies.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month contract position within a specialized United Nations agency
- Professional engagement in environmental, land restoration, and rural finance initiatives
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in Environmental studies, Value Chain Development, or another related discipline
- At least five years of experience in Forestry or Community mobilization
- Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Hausa
- Must be a national of Nigeria
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution recognized/accredited in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 10/Sep/2026
- Closure Date: 24/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website and complete or update your online profile with accurate employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Apply and 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.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, background checks, and medical fitness certifications.
- The position is under the NPP (National Project Personnel) modality.
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…
- Nigerian nationals with expertise in forestry or value chain development
- Professionals with five years of experience in community mobilization
- Individuals fluent in English and Hausa
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a non-staff, 12-month contract position
- Requires on-site work in Kano, Nigeria
- Subject to rigorous background and medical fitness checks
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role allows a specialist to directly influence sustainable land restoration and rural finance in Nigeria. It is a strong choice for those looking to apply technical expertise to community-level environmental projects within a structured UN framework.
Our take
Ideal for Nigerian professionals in forestry or rural development. Applicants should be prepared for a project-specific, non-staff engagement rather than a permanent career role.
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