About the opportunity
The FAO Office in Haiti works to address national priorities in food security, agriculture, and rural development. The Strategic Planning Specialist will support the development of response plans, analyze funding opportunities, and draft resource mobilization action plans. The role involves effective donor outreach, proposal finalization, and supporting funding negotiations. Additionally, the consultant will supervise project personnel and ensure compliance with FAO recruitment standards. The position requires flexibility for field travel across Haiti, with up to 30% of the time dedicated to field missions. This is a non-staff consultancy position for an initial duration of 11 months, with the possibility of extension.
Salary and benefits
- Professional experience within a United Nations specialized agency
- Opportunity to contribute to humanitarian and development programming in Haiti
- Engagement with regional and headquarters-level partnership teams
- Remuneration as a consultant
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in international development, international relations, economics, agriculture, business administration, or a related field
- Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have two additional years of relevant professional experience
- At least five years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, partnership development, and/or humanitarian programming
- Working knowledge (level C) of French and English
- Experience in humanitarian contexts is required
Required documents
- Letter of motivation
- Updated online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-10-26, 10:59:00 PM UTC
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal at https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
- Complete the online profile with accurate employment, academic, and language information
- Attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
- Submit the application through the portal
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
- Academic credentials must be from institutions recognized in the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database (WHED)
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, and security clearances
- FAO is a non-smoking environment
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…
- Professionals with a proven track record in resource mobilization and donor relations within humanitarian or development sectors
- Candidates who possess both advanced English and French language proficiency, essential for effective communication in the Haitian context
- Individuals comfortable with a hybrid work arrangement that includes significant field travel (up to 30%) within Haiti
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a non-staff consultancy, which may differ from standard full-time employment benefits
- Applicants must be prepared for rigorous background and reference checks as part of the UN recruitment process
- The position requires high mobility for field missions, which may involve challenging working environments in Haiti
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced development professionals to deepen their expertise in strategic planning and resource mobilization within a high-impact humanitarian context. It offers a platform to influence food security and agricultural policy at a national level while building a strong network within the UN system.
Our take
This position is highly suitable for mid-to-senior level development experts with a background in humanitarian programming. Those who thrive in field-oriented roles and possess the required language skills should consider applying. It is less suitable for those seeking permanent staff positions or those unable to commit to frequent field travel.
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