Local Municipal Specialist

Job Description - Local Municipal Specialist (2601591)

Job Description

2601591

Local Municipal Specialist

28/Jul/2026

11/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FEGEO - FAO Representation in Georgia

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Georgia

Duration : 6 months, with a possibility for extension

Post Number : N/A

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FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

• 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

Organizational Setting

The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia. The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by the FAO Representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility of the FAO Representative for Georgia, and the direct supervision of Technical Advisor (Rural Development Officer), in coordination with the Field Activity Coordinator and in close collaboration with the project team, the staff of FAO Representation and other FAO projects.

Technical Focus

The technical focus of the assignment is focused on supporting the project GCP/GEO/031/AUS on „Inclusive Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture“ ) and implementation of the Agriculture and Rural Development Strategy of Georgia  through increased competitiveness of agriculture and enhanced inclusiveness in rural development policies.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the project team with project implementation on the ground.
• Support coordinating the project activities in target communities, including in liaising with local municipal focal points in Martvili and Chokhatauri;
• Support project team missions in the region, including organizing meetings with LIGs, municipality representatives, performing logistics and secretarial tasks;
• Support to disseminate information on project activities to target community members;
• Support the implementation of small-scale investment support and community support schemes through collecting data, conducting outreach activities, and supporting monitoring activities;
• Provide support in filling and submitting application forms for community support and small-scale investment support scheme;
• Support the project team in facilitating the review of the implementation of Community Development Action Plans
• Support preparation of the trainings, workshops and meetings on site;
• Perform monitoring activities when and as required in line with the monitoring plan;
• Support with coordination and monitoring of project activities under LoA with the Georgian Farmers’ Association (GFA);
• Support in ensuring the integration of gender, youth and social inclusion elements into field activities with guidance from the National Gender and Social Inclusion Consultant;
• Support implementation of the project field activities;
• Carry out other relevant tasks.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• University degree in agriculture, economy, public policy, international development or a related field;
• Minimum of 5…