Strategic Planning Specialist

1. Organization Details

• Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

• Organization type: United Nations specialized agency.

• Sector: Agriculture, food security, humanitarian assistance, and rural development.

• Office: FAO Representation in Haiti.

• Official website: www.fao.org

• Recruitment portal: FAO Careers

The FAO office in Haiti works with national authorities on food security, agricultural development, rural development, and sustainable management of natural resources.

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2. Job Description

The Strategic Planning Specialist will support FAO's programme development and resource mobilization activities in Haiti. The role involves helping develop response plans, identifying funding and partnership opportunities, preparing project proposals, and strengthening engagement with donors and development partners.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the FAO Representative in Haiti and coordinate with relevant FAO technical teams and regional and headquarters units.

Strategic Planning Specialist (2602119)

3. Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Master's degree or equivalent in international development, international relations, economics, agriculture, business administration, or a related field. Applicants with a bachelor's degree require two additional years of relevant professional experience.

• Work experience: At least five years in resource mobilization, donor relations, partnership development, and/or humanitarian programming.

• Languages: Working knowledge (C level) of both French and English.

• Professional skills: Strategic planning, resource mobilization, proposal writing, funding analysis, donor engagement, partnership coordination, negotiation support, personnel supervision, and recruitment.

• Additional requirement: Experience in humanitarian contexts and availability for field travel across Haiti, potentially up to 30% of working time.

  

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4. Salary and Employment Terms

• Contract type: Consultant (non-staff opportunity).

• Duration: 11 months, with the possibility of extension.

• Work arrangement: Home-based.

• Travel: Field missions across Haiti may be required.

• Salary or consultancy fee: Not specified in the retrieved official announcement details.

5. Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed and accurate FAO online recruitment profile.

• Updated CV and employment history.

• Academic qualifications and language information.

• Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.

The application will be screened using the information in the online profile. Follow the official announcement for any additional instructions.

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6. Source and Verification

• Official source: FAO Careers.

• Vacancy reference: 2602119.

• Posting date: 12 October 2026.

• Closing date: 26 October 2026, at 10:59 p.m. in the time setting shown by the official portal.

• Verification status: Official source confirmed. The vacancy details are available on the FAO recruitment website.

  

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FAO states that it does not charge application, interview, or recruitment processing fees.

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7. Method of Application

Applications must be submitted online through the official FAO recruitment portal. Complete your online profile, attach a letter of motivation, and submit your application for vacancy 2602119.