About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is implementing a United States (US) Macro Grant project in Sri Lanka to strengthen the preparedness, resilience, and adaptive capacity of vulnerable farming communities facing multiple interconnected shocks, such as Cyclone Ditwah, Middle East crisis disruptions, and forecasted El Niño conditions. The Senior Project Coordinator will support the effective coordination, implementation, monitoring, and delivery of project activities. Working closely with the project team, government counterparts, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, the coordinator will provide administrative, operational, and technical support to ensure efficient and timely project delivery across targeted districts.
Salary and benefits
- 12-month contract duration
- National Project Personnel (NPP) contract type
- Opportunity to work with a specialized agency of the United Nations (FAO) to support climate-resilient agriculture
Who can apply?
- National of Sri Lanka
- University degree in Agriculture, Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related discipline
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in programme/project coordination
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the Jobs at FAO recruitment portal (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills)
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Performance assessments (upon request)
- Authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military, and police records (upon request)
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 14, 2026
- The application closure date is August 28, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM (based on the date and time settings of your personal device)
- Applications must be submitted well before the deadline date
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website (Jobs at FAO)
- Complete your online profile, ensuring it is accurate and 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 closure date
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances
- FAO is a non-smoking environment
- Personal information may be shared within FAO and with third-party companies for pre-screening, assessment, and background checks, subject to candidate consent
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 a degree in Agriculture, Administration, or Social Sciences
- Professionals with at least four years of experience in project coordination
- Individuals with strong language skills in English and Sinhala and/or Tamil
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a 12-month National Project Personnel contract
- Applicants must verify that their educational qualifications are recognized in the WHED
- The role requires on-site work in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is a strong fit for a project coordinator aiming to make a tangible impact on farming community resilience. It offers the chance to work directly on climate-resilient agriculture projects in response to environmental and economic shocks.
Our take
Sri Lankan project management professionals with a background in agriculture or development should apply; those without the required local language skills or relevant project experience may find this role less suitable.
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