About the opportunity
The Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development) will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative/Day-to-day OiC in Egypt. The role involves formulating and drafting high-quality concept notes on priority programmatic areas, ensuring alignment with FAO’s strategic frameworks, donor requirements, and national priorities. The specialist will integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender, climate change, safeguards, nutrition, and youth into concept notes and provide technical support to the FAO country office on structure, formulation, and resource mobilization, including guidance on results frameworks and theory of change. This position supports FAO Egypt’s growing portfolio of projects in areas like land and water enhancement, agriculture production, animal health, and climate change adaptation.
Salary and benefits
- Professional consultancy opportunity with a specialized agency of the United Nations.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic food systems and agriculture programs in Egypt.
- Engagement in a diverse and international work environment.
Who can apply?
- Advanced University degree in international development studies, international relations, economics, political and social sciences, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, rural development, or a related field.
- Consultants with a bachelor's degree must have at least two additional years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in concept note development.
- Working knowledge (level C) of English.
- Academic credentials must be from an institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Candidates must adhere to FAO values of commitment, respect for all, integrity, and transparency.
Required documents
- Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Letter of motivation.
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 2026-09-15, 11:59 PM.
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.
- Complete your online profile with accurate employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- 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.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Personal information may be shared with third-party service providers for recruitment support.
- 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 an advanced university degree in fields such as agricultural sciences, economics, or international development
- Candidates possessing at least five years of relevant experience specifically in concept note development
- Individuals looking for a home-based consultancy role supporting United Nations programs
- Experts with a working knowledge of English and familiarity with donor requirements and strategic frameworks
What should you think carefully about?
- The role lasts for up to 11 months, making it a temporary consultancy rather than a permanent staff position
- Candidates must verify that their academic credentials originate from an institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO WHED database
- Appointment is subject to rigorous background checks, medical fitness certification, and residency or visa requirements if applicable
- Applicants must compile a complete online profile detailing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills alongside a letter of motivation
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity serves as a strong stepping stone for specialists aiming to expand their portfolio with a specialized UN agency, contributing directly to resource mobilization and strategic agricultural programs in Egypt.
Our take
Experienced development and agricultural specialists seeking a substantial remote consultancy should apply, while those requiring long-term staff stability or non-temporary contracts may prefer other options.
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