About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Under the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Colombia, this position supports the project ‘Ruta dulce de la panela’ located in Ricaurte – Mallama (Nariño). The selected specialist will be responsible for providing socio-business and commercial accompaniment to organizations linked to the project, aiming to enhance their organizational capabilities and strengthen commercial processes, with a strong focus on gender equality, women’s economic empowerment, and sustainable rural development.
Salary and benefits
- Ten (10) month contract duration with a three (03) month probationary period
- Remuneration under the NPP (National Project Personnel) modality
Who can apply?
- Professional degree in social sciences, agricultural business administration, agroforestry, agroindustrial business administration, accounting, finance, or economics, with a specialization in business management, project management, or equivalent experience
- Three (3) years of general experience (post-graduation) in formulating socio-business management plans for small producer enterprises in rural development programs and projects
- Working knowledge of Spanish (Level C)
- Colombian nationality
Required documents
- Online profile completed on the FAO recruitment portal
- Academic credentials obtained from an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Job posted on: 17/Aug/2026
- Application deadline: 31/Aug/2026, 21:59:00
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website (Empleo en la FAO)
- Complete your online profile
- Submit your application through the hiring portal before the deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
- Incomplete applications will not be considered
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
- Women, nationals of un- or under-represented member states, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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…
- Colombian nationals with degrees in social sciences, agricultural business, or economics.
- Those with a specialization in business management or project management.
- Professionals with 3+ years of experience in formulating socio-business plans for small rural producers.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in Ricaurte – Mallama, Nariño, Colombia.
- The contract is temporary, lasting 10 months with a 3-month probationary period.
- Candidates must be Colombian nationals.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great opportunity for a professional to focus on women's economic empowerment and sustainable rural development through the 'Ruta dulce de la panela' project.
Our take
Colombian nationals with a specialization in business management and experience in rural socio-business plans should apply, while those without the required specialization or 3 years of experience are not suitable.
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