National Programme Specialist

Coordinates FAO’s country programme and agrifood-systems portfolio in Niue, aligning delivery with national, regional and UN frameworks. The specialist manages projects, partnerships, resources and donor pipelines, supports monitoring and risk controls, and strengthens FAO’s engagement with government and Pacific partners.

Department: Subregional Office for the Pacific Islands

• Coordinate FAO programme implementation and country engagement in Niue
• Align agriculture, food-security and emergency projects with national and UN priorities
• Consult government, UN agencies and partners on country programming needs
• Develop project concepts, donor proposals and programme documents
• Coordinate resource mobilisation and partnership pipelines
• Monitor portfolio delivery, resources, compliance and operational risks
• Provide accurate information for corporate monitoring and reporting systems
• Support assessments, evaluation, capacity development and visibility events

• University degree in agriculture, agricultural or development economics, rural development, food security or nutrition, forestry or fisheries, environmental or natural-resource management, business administration, project management or a related area
• At least three years of relevant experience in programme or project management, agriculture or food-security policy analysis, rural development, or monitoring and evaluation
• Working knowledge of English
• Niue nationality or residence with a valid work permit

• Personal Services Agreement lasting five months with possible extension
• Applicants must attach a letter of motivation