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SVN-National Project Officer-Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa (cmil), NOB
The National Project Officer will support the day-to-day operations and implementation of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) Africa. This includes managing projects like the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) and the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF). The role involves coordinating with I...
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VN/UG/008 /2025 - National Project Officer - E-Waste
The National Project Officer – E-Waste will support the coordination, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder engagement for scaling and institutionalizing IOM Uganda's e-waste circular economy model. This involves providing technical inputs for policy dialogues, capacity de...
NO-AInvestment Support Officer
The role involves delivering investment and finance support solutions by providing technical expertise and capacity development assistance. This is achieved through collaboration with country stakeholders and partners to foster large-scale transformation of agrifood systems, aligning with the FAO St...
P-3Project Coordinator (AU-IBAR SCOPE)
The Project Coordinator will provide technical leadership and coordination for the SCOPE project's implementation within the FAO Regional Office for Africa. This role involves ensuring timely and quality delivery of project results by managing work plans, coordinating with partners, monitoring progr...
CONProgramme Assistant
The Programme Assistant coordinates specialized and complex processes and activities to support the Office's work programme, including planning and budgeting. This role provides procedural guidance to managers and staff, operating with independence on work priorities while ensuring the quality of ou...
G-5National Legal Expert
The incumbent will support the Government of Malawi in developing its national Geographical Indications (GI) system. This involves reviewing and validating the national GI legal framework to ensure compliance with Malawi's legal drafting standards and legislative procedures, under the guidance of an...
CONProject Coordinator (AU-CDC HARMONIZE)
The Project Coordinator will provide technical leadership and coordination for the timely and high-quality implementation of the HARMONIZE project. This role requires strong skills in partnership building, coordination, communication, and leadership within multisectoral teams. The coordinator will m...
CONNational Operations Specialist
The National Operations Specialist will support the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) in managing and implementing key operational activities. This includes the preparation and regular updating of procurement plans for goods, services, and human resources, ensuring the timely implementation a...
CONFood and Nutrition Security Coordination Facilitator
The Food and Nutrition Security Coordination Facilitator will provide essential technical and operational support to enhance multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms. This role is critical for revitalizing and operationalizing the Food and Nutrition Security Working Group (FNSWG), fostering stronger m...
CONKnowledge Management and Communication Specialist
The incumbent will spearhead the project's knowledge management, communication, and visibility efforts. This involves ensuring the effective dissemination of project outcomes and lessons learned, maintaining compliance with FAO and World Bank visibility guidelines, and developing and managing digita...
CONOperations Assistant
The incumbent will provide essential support for operational planning, logistics, procurement, and financial processes. This role is critical for ensuring the efficient delivery of project activities, maintaining compliance with FAO rules and donor requirements, and ensuring proper documentation for...
CONAgricultural/Irrigation Engineer
The Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer will provide essential technical expertise for the design, development, rehabilitation, and supervision of inland valley swamp (IVS) infrastructure. The role ensures the creation of climate-resilient and sustainable irrigation systems, promotes efficient water ma...
CONProject Assistant
The Project Assistant will provide comprehensive operational, administrative, and coordination support to ensure the successful and timely implementation of project activities. This role is crucial for the effective delivery of project outputs across all targeted districts, ensuring adherence to FAO...
CONAdministrative Assistant
The incumbent will provide essential administrative, operational, and coordination support to ensure the efficient and compliant implementation of the project. This role is critical for maintaining smooth project operations, adhering to all FAO and donor requirements, and ensuring proper documentati...
CONAdministrative Assistant (Oil Palm Project)
The incumbent will provide comprehensive administrative, logistical, and documentation support to facilitate the smooth execution of project activities. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with FAO and EU procedures, maintaining proper documentation for audit readiness, and fostering effect...
CONNational Gender Specialist
The National Gender Specialist will provide essential technical leadership for gender mainstreaming and social inclusion throughout the oil palm value chain. This role involves integrating gender-responsive approaches into production, processing, and marketing activities. A key focus will be promoti...
CONNational Knowledge Management Specialist (SSTC Sahel Project)
This role focuses on developing and managing knowledge management systems for the SSTC Sahel Project, a multi-country initiative. The primary objective is to systematically capture, organize, synthesize, and disseminate project knowledge to foster internal learning and cross-country exchange. This i...
CONNatural Resources Sector Strategy Specialist
The Natural Resources Sector Strategy Specialist will lead the crucial technical review, stakeholder consultation, and finalization process for the Natural Resources Sector Strategy (NRSS) in South Sudan. This role requires close collaboration with members of the Natural Resources Sector Working Gro...
CONInnovation Hub Coordinator for Eastern Africa
The Innovation Hub Coordinator for Eastern Africa will orchestrate regional innovation ecosystem development focused on agroecological transitions. This role involves coordinating Partner Hub Organizations, ensuring alignment between country and regional project activities, and building robust netwo...
CONLivestock Specialist
The Livestock Specialist will provide essential technical expertise and operational support for the design and implementation of livestock and integrated farming interventions within the Joint UN Nutrition Programme in Sierra Leone. The role focuses on key areas such as poultry production systems, a...
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