About the opportunity
Under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative in the Dominican Republic and in close coordination with project technical leadership and BANRESERVAS, the Project Management Specialist will lead the implementation of the project ‘Promoting green investments and technological innovation aimed at transforming agrifood systems to contribute to eradicating hunger in the Dominican Republic.’ The initiative operates across target provinces including San Juan de la Maguana, La Vega, Monte Cristi, Puerto Plata, El Seibo, La Altagracia, La Romana, and Hato Mayor, engaging producers, aggregators, processors, and service providers to foster sustainable agricultural financing.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) temporary contract with the possibility of extension
- Competitive remuneration package in accordance with United Nations/FAO national staff scales
- Professional leadership role collaborating directly with the Dominican financial sector, government ministries, and international technical experts
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of the Dominican Republic (or a resident with a regular Dominican work permit)
- University degree in Agronomy Engineering, Animal Production, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Economics, or related fields
- Master's degree in Agricultural Project Management, Agribusiness, or closely related disciplines
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience coordinating and executing agricultural projects and agricultural sector financing
- Working knowledge of Spanish at Level C (proficient)
- Availability to travel and perform fieldwork across intervention provinces throughout the contract duration
- Proven experience managing development projects and collaborating with government institutions
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile submitted via the official FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO)
- Evidence of academic degrees from recognized institutions (must be listed in the UNESCO/IAU World Higher Education Database – WHED)
- Professional references for verification and background checks
When to apply
- Job posted: October 12, 2026
- Application deadline: October 26, 2026, at 22:59 (device local time / GMT)
How to apply
- Access the FAO external career site and log in to or create an applicant account
- Complete all required sections of the online personal profile and employment history
- Submit the application for requisition number 2602113 before the closing deadline
- Shortlisted candidates matching the required profile will be contacted to participate in a panel interview assessment
Additional information
- Academic degrees must comply with International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) standards and appear on www.whed.net
- Working knowledge of English is desirable
- Familiarity with FAO/UN programs, the Dominican agricultural and financial systems, and gender equality mainstreaming is advantageous
- FAO applies a strict zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination, and conducts rigorous background checks
- FAO premises are strictly non-smoking, and the organization never charges recruitment fees at any stage
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…
- Senior agricultural economists or agronomists with at least 8 years of proven experience bridging agricultural development with financial sector mechanisms
- Experienced project coordinators who have successfully managed inter-institutional partnerships involving Dominican ministries and financial institutions like BANRESERVAS
- Professionals with in-depth local knowledge of value chain stakeholders across the project's target pilot provinces
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires frequent travel and sustained field presence across multiple rural provinces in the Dominican Republic
- Eligibility is restricted to Dominican nationals or legal residents holding an active Dominican work permit
- The initial contract duration is limited to 12 months, subject to extension based on project requirements and performance
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers an immediate opportunity for an established Dominican agricultural development leader to direct a high-profile sustainable finance initiative. It aligns with goals of advancing green agricultural transformation, leading UN agency project portfolios, and fostering public-private financing models alongside major national financial institutions.
Our take
Strongly suited for experienced Dominican project directors with backgrounds in agribusiness, agronomy, and rural finance seeking an impactful leadership assignment with the UN system; not open to non-resident international applicants.
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