About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Colombia is seeking a Technical Process Support specialist (Técnico/a misional social) to implement social and community initiatives integrating ethnic and gender approaches. The role involves supporting sugarcane/panela production lines and native seed conservation projects, implementing gender affirmative actions in Nariño, working with Barí indigenous communities in Catatumbo, conducting baseline surveys on unpaid domestic work, and facilitating community workshops.
Salary and benefits
- Paid temporary National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with FAO Colombia.
- Contract duration of ten (10) months, including a three (03) month probation period.
Who can apply?
- Must hold Colombian nationality.
- Technical diploma in social work, community promotion, or related fields.
- At least three (3) years of post-graduation experience in formulating social diagnostics, implementing productive projects, and working with rural and indigenous communities.
- Working knowledge of Spanish (Level C).
- Experience in community development, participatory diagnostics, cultural memory recovery, and food security programs.
- Availability to travel for fieldwork and visit rural communities.
Required documents
- Completed online candidate profile on the FAO recruitment portal.
When to apply
- Job posted: August 26, 2026.
- Application closing date: September 9, 2026, at 21:59:00 UTC.
How to apply
- Go to the official FAO recruitment site (jobs.fao.org).
- Create and complete your online candidate profile.
- Submit your application through the portal prior to the closing deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Academic degrees must be obtained from institutions listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED / IAU / UNESCO).
- Qualifications must align with ISCED standards.
- For technical assistance with the portal, candidates may log a ticket via https://fao.service-now.com/csp.
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 a technical diploma in social work or community promotion.
- Professionals with at least three years of experience in rural community development and indigenous engagement.
- Candidates with strong Spanish language skills and a willingness to travel for fieldwork.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary 10-month contract, which may not suit those seeking long-term stability.
- The role requires significant travel to rural communities, so applicants should be comfortable with field-based work environments.
- Candidates must ensure their academic degrees are from institutions listed in the WHED database to meet FAO standards.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is an excellent opportunity for a social development professional to gain high-level experience with an international organization like the FAO. It allows for direct impact on community initiatives, including gender affirmative actions and native seed conservation, making it a strong choice for someone looking to build a specialized portfolio in rural and indigenous community support within Colombia.
Our take
This role is ideal for experienced Colombian social practitioners looking for a high-impact, short-term project. It is less suitable for those seeking permanent employment or roles that do not involve frequent travel.
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