About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Technical Process Specialist in Agricultural Production for a temporary assignment based in Tierralta and/or Montería within the Department of Córdoba, Colombia. Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Colombia and project coordinators, the specialist will lead and provide professional guidance for the recovery and strengthening of agricultural livelihoods of participating families and communities. Responsibilities include implementing sustainable productive models, capacity building, technical assistance, risk management, and resilience-building against climate variability. The position operates under National Project Personnel (NPP) modality for an initial duration of 6 months with a 2-month probationary period.
Salary and benefits
- Remuneration as a National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with the FAO
- 6-month temporary contract with a 2-month probationary period
- Professional engagement in international development and agricultural resilience
Who can apply?
- Professional degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural sciences, agroforestry, or related fields aligned with ISCED standards
- At least 3 years of post-graduation experience in implementing projects focused on the recovery and strengthening of agricultural production at family, community, and organizational scales
- Practical knowledge of Spanish at level C
- Colombian nationality or foreign residency in the country with a valid regular work permit
Required documents
- Online profile completed on the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials from an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Application opening date: October 2, 2026
- Application deadline: October 16, 2026, at 21:59 UTC
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website and access the online career section
- Complete or update your online applicant profile
- Submit your application through the official recruitment portal before the stated deadline
Additional information
- The FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interviews, or processing.
- Incomplete applications and those submitted outside the official portal will not be considered.
- Selected candidates are subject to rigorous background and reference checks and must adhere to FAO's core values and zero-tolerance policies.
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…
- Strong fit for agronomists and agricultural engineers with robust field experience in rural development and community capacity building in Colombia.
- Ideal for professionals passionate about climate resilience, food security, and supporting vulnerable rural populations.
- Well-suited for candidates with prior exposure to emergency agricultural recovery and sustainable production models in fragile socio-environmental contexts.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is offered on a temporary 6-month contract basis, which requires managing short-term project cycles.
- Relocation or presence is required in Tierralta and/or Montería within the Department of Córdoba, Colombia, with frequent travel expected.
- Fluency in Spanish (level C) is mandatory to effectively communicate with local farming communities and project teams.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides an impactful opportunity to contribute hands-on expertise to international humanitarian and agricultural development efforts in Colombia. It suits professionals looking to apply technical agricultural skills directly to community resilience, disaster risk reduction, and livelihood recovery.
Our take
Experienced agricultural engineers and agronomists with residency in Colombia and a strong background in rural technical assistance should seriously consider applying. The position is less suitable for candidates seeking permanent institutional roles or those unable to relocate to Córdoba.
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