About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is recruiting a Project Coordinator under a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract for the project ‘Enhancing Competitiveness and Sustainability Across Kosovo’s Dairy Value Chain’, funded by the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) and implemented in partnership with the Kosovo Association of Milk Producers (KAMP). Operating under the guidance of the Regional Programme Leader and the direct supervision of the FAO Lead Technical Officer, the coordinator will lead and monitor project activities, coordinate with local stakeholders, oversee beneficiary engagement, and manage reporting to strengthen dairy sector resilience, quality, and market integration.
Salary and benefits
- National Project Personnel (NPP) contract for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension
- Remuneration aligned with UN/FAO national non-staff fee scales in Kosovo
- Professional project management experience within a specialized United Nations agency
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Kosovo
- Hold a university degree in agriculture, agribusiness, veterinary medicine, rural development, agricultural economics, dairy or food science, project management, or a related field
- Have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture-related projects, value chain development, rural development, or project management
- Possess working knowledge (Level C) of English
- Demonstrate core competencies in results focus, teamwork, communication, building effective relationships, and knowledge sharing
Required documents
- Completed online FAO applicant profile detailing employment history, academic qualifications, and language proficiency
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Documentation verifying higher education qualifications listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings
- Performance assessments and authorization for background verification checks upon request
When to apply
- Job posted: September 15, 2026
- Application deadline: October 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM (UTC / local system time)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO) and access job requisition 2601198
- Create or update your candidate profile, ensuring complete educational and employment history
- Upload a motivation letter to your profile
- Submit the completed online application before the closing deadline
Additional information
- This is a non-staff National Project Personnel (NPP) position classified as home-based in Kosovo
- FAO does not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage
- Appointment is contingent upon medical fitness certification, security clearance, and qualification verification
- Technical support inquiries can be directed to the FAO client support portal at https://fao.service-now.com/csp
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…
- Kosovar agricultural economists, veterinarians, or agronomists with 5+ years of experience leading donor-funded agri-food value chain interventions
- Professionals experienced in coordinating with national producer associations such as KAMP and managing stakeholder relations across Kosovo's dairy sector
- Candidates seeking high-impact coordination experience with the UN system and the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program
What should you think carefully about?
- Restricted exclusively to Kosovo nationals; international applicants are not eligible
- The initial contract duration is limited to up to six months, though it includes an option for extension based on project performance and funding
- Requires high fluency in English (Level C) alongside verified credentials recognized under WHED/UNESCO standards
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for mid-career agricultural development specialists in Kosovo looking to deepen their project coordination expertise within the United Nations system. It offers direct experience overseeing donor reporting, beneficiary selection, and multi-stakeholder partnerships in agricultural value chains.
Our take
A strong opportunity for qualified Kosovar nationals with dairy or rural development backgrounds seeking short-term contract work with FAO. Those without Kosovo nationality or the requisite five years of agricultural project experience should explore other vacancies.
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