About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is implementing a two-year United States Macro Grant project in Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening the preparedness, resilience, and adaptive capacity of vulnerable farming communities facing multiple and interconnected shocks, including Cyclone Ditwah, Middle East crisis disruptions, and El Niño conditions. The project targets smallholder paddy farmers in Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Puttalam, and Vavuniya, as well as vegetable farmers in Badulla and Nuwara Eliya. Interventions include agricultural input support, climate-resilient production practices, digital voucher-based assistance, and anticipatory action measures. The Project Management Specialist will support the effective coordination, management, and delivery of this multifaceted project, ensuring timely implementation, resource utilization, and adherence to budgets and FAO rules.
Salary and benefits
- Employment position as National Project Personnel (NPP)
- Professional experience within a specialized agency of the United Nations
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree from a recognized University in Agriculture, Public or Business administration, Social Sciences or any another related discipline
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in Project and Programme Management
- Working knowledge of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
- National of Sri Lanka
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: 13/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 27/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile.
- Ensure your profile includes employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- 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.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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…
- Sri Lankan nationals with an advanced degree in agriculture, social sciences, or administration
- Experienced project managers with 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Candidates with strong communication skills in English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a non-staff NPP position, which is temporary and tied to the duration of the two-year US Macro Grant project
- The role involves complex project management duties, including adherence to strict FAO rules and budget oversight
- Applicants must be prepared for rigorous background and medical checks as part of the hiring process
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers a substantial opportunity to manage a high-impact, two-year project focused on climate resilience, ideal for a professional looking to demonstrate leadership in complex, multi-faceted development interventions.
Our take
This position is ideal for senior project management professionals in Sri Lanka; it is less suitable for those seeking long-term, permanent staff roles or those without significant project management experience.
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