National Programme Specialist (Emergency and Resilience)
Quick answer
FAO Papua New Guinea is hiring a National Programme Specialist (Emergency and Resilience) to support emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and resilience programming. The role involves coordinating multi-hazard emergency responses and engaging with government and UN agencies to strengthen food security and agricultural livelihoods. The position is based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, and the application deadline is October 02, 2026.
- Role
- National Programme Specialist (Emergency and Resilience)
- Organization
- FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Location
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The National Programme Specialist (Emergency and Resilience) at FAO Papua New Guinea will support emergency preparedness, disaster risk reduction, and resilience programming. This role involves coordinating multi-hazard emergency responses and engaging with government and UN agencies to strengthen food security and agricultural livelihoods. The specialist will also be responsible for project formulation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The position emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the resilience of vulnerable agricultural communities.
What you'll do
- Support FAO's emergency, disaster risk reduction (DRR), and resilience programming in PNG.
- Support emergency and resilience programme project cycle, including formulation, delivery of required inputs, financial monitoring, and reporting.
- Support HoO and FAO PNG Emergency Focal Point to coordinate multi-hazard emergency responses and provide technical advice to government partners and NGOs.
- Represent FAO in interagency forums, maintain strong relationships with government, UN agencies, and donors, and actively support resource mobilization.
- Support the development of advocacy and crisis communication materials, preparing high-quality briefs and reports to keep all key stakeholders and the donor community informed.
- Support the rapid response coordination across human, animal, and environmental health sectors during disease outbreaks.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, development studies, disaster risk management, emergency management, food security, resilience, environmental sciences, veterinary sciences, public health, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in emergency response, disaster risk reduction, resilience programming, food security, agricultural development, programme/project management, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Tok Pisin is considered an asset.
- National of Papua New Guinea or resident of the country with a valid work permit.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, five years of experience in emergency response, disaster risk reduction, and food security, and working knowledge of English. Tok Pisin is an asset.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile and submit the application well before the deadline.
How to apply
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