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Local Municipal Specialist

FAOGeorgia
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:11 Aug 2026Job ID:2601591Posted on:28 Jul 2026
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Overview

The Local Municipal Specialist supports FAO field implementation in Georgia by coordinating with municipalities, farmer groups and project partners. The role advances inclusive rural development and sustainable agriculture through outreach, application support, training, monitoring and local action-plan review.

Department: FAO Representation in Georgia

Languages

Required: English

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate field implementation with municipal focal points and project partners
  • Conduct missions, meetings and outreach with rural communities and farmers
  • Support applications for community and agricultural investments
  • Review local action plans and monitor implementation progress
  • Organize training and promote gender, youth and social inclusion

Requirements

  • University degree in agriculture, economics, public policy, international development or a related field
  • At least five years of relevant experience in agriculture, rural development, project coordination or field monitoring
  • Working knowledge of English at FAO Level C
  • Georgian nationality or legal residence with a valid work permit
  • Knowledge of agricultural production

Skills

Rural developmentMunicipal liaisonCommunity mobilizationField monitoringTraining facilitationStakeholder coordinationAgricultural developmentSocial inclusion

Additional info

  • Georgian nationality or legal residence with a valid work permit is required