Emergency Project Operations Specialist, Various Locations

## Emergency Project Operations Specialist, Various Locations - Organization:FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:2600477 Emergency Project Operations Specialist Job Posting: 28/Aug/2026 Closure Date: 11/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM Organizational Unit : OER Job Type: Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Primary Location: Various Locations Duration : Up to 11 months - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture. - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply; - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination - All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks - All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. The Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) is responsible for coordinating technical, operational, and administrative support for FAO country offices in fragile contexts, working closely with technical divisions/offices/centres and regional and subregional offices to empower rural people to anticipate agricultural threats, respond effectively to food crises, reduce risks, and build lasting resilience. OER coordinates the development and maintenance of corporate tools and standards to enable Decentralized Offices (DOs) to assist Members to prepare for and respond to food crises and strengthen capacities of national and subnational institutions and partners for resilience and risk-informed development. Moreover, OER plays a key role in informing and advising FAO Members, resource partners, and global policy fora on acute food insecurity and food crises. Accordingly, OER supports FAO DOs to assess and design context-responsive programmes, advocate for the role of agriculture as a cost-efficient solution, mobilize resources and timely deliver technically sound programmes at scale, structuring its work around three interconnected functional areas: 1) data analytics, evidence and learning; 2) programme development, resourcing and operational support; and 3) strategic positioning and advocacy. The Consultant reports to the Emergency and Rehabilitation Officer. Support the implementation of FAO's emergency and resilience agenda at a global, regional, sub-regional and/or country level. Tasks and responsibilities - Provide operational management and programmatic support to the implementation of emergency projects and programmes, including budgetary management and expenditures monitoring; - Handle day-to-day operational aspects of emergency response projects and programmes in accordance with the project management cycle from initiation phase to operational and financial closure; - Assist the Budget Holder in the overall management of the emergency and resilience portfolio, including budget allocations, budget revisions, etc.; - Liaise between programme and procurement units to ensure timely delivery of assistance to beneficiaries, following project workplans, budget availability and in accordance with relevant manual sections; - Oversee recruitment, renewal of contracts and travel arrangements of all deployed/mission personnel following budget availability and in collaboration with the admin unit; - Coordinate the production and clearance of supporting documents (concept notes, project documents, financial and narrative reports, visibility materials); - Ensure preparedness of the country office to scale up following emerging needs or emergencies; - Support capacity development of operations unit at the country-level, including by attending appropriate meetings and trainings at sub-regional, regional and HQ level. - Research, input and analyze technical, food and nutrition security assessments, emergency response, policy related and/or funding/project related data and information to support the development and delivery of programme and projects, products and services; - Participate in the design of emergency and resilience projects and programmes, including the preparation and presentation of project proposals and fully-fledged project documents and budgets; - Liaise with other government, UN, cluster/sector, NGO and donor partners at the appropriate level to ensure the best preparation and implementation of emergency and resilience activities; - Maintain and update key country-level food security/needs information and response, information systems and databases, as applicable. - Undertake travel and field visits to ensure adequate support is provided to the implementation of emergency and resilience projects and programmes; - Perform other duties as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING - University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to the mandate of the Organization; - At least 1 year (Category C), 5 years (Category B) or 10 years (Category A) experience in humanitarian and agricultural/rural development sectors including work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments and donors; - Working knowledge of English or French (level C). FAO Core Competencies - Building Effective Relationships - Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills - Work experience in more than one location or area of work; - Excellent organizational skills; - Good communication skills, including in emergency settings; - Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, make appropriate recommendations, effective decisions, including in emergency settings; - Strong foundation in programme formulation, planning, implementation, evaluation and budget management. - Limited knowledge (level B) of a second FAO language (English, Arabic, French, Chinese, Spanish and Russian) would be an asset. Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing) - Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list - Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ - For more information, visit the FAO employment website - Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. - To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills - Candidates are requested t