Programme Management Specialist

FAO; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

FAO Representation in The Philippines seeks an experienced Programme Management Specialist to oversee country-office projects under the CPF, ensuring compliance with FAO’s cycle guidelines. The role includes proposal development, budget tracking, and coordination with consultants and government partners.

Based in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, the post requires strong leadership, strategic planning and reporting skills to support agriculture, rural development and emergency preparedness efforts

Qualifications

• University degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development programmes/projects.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.
• A national of the Philippines or valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Support expansion of the programme portfolio, resource mobilization and preparation of reports and technical documents.
• Develop proposals, concept notes, technical briefs and donor reports.
• Develop terms of reference for affiliate workforce and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with consultants and monitor project implementation against timelines.
• Open projects in corporate information systems and track budgets and revisions.
• Monitor programmes and mobilized resources of the country office.
• Prepare progress reports, donor reports and other project-related documents.
• Coordinate participation of Government in regional and global workshops and trainings.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

MS Office

Education

University degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices

• (i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO's mandate;
• (ii) provide technical assistance and deliver core services;
• (iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation;
• (iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation; and
• (v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

For more than four decades, FAO has been working with the Government of the Philippines, civil society, community-based organizations, the academe and the private sector to address challenges in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector. Joint efforts have included increasing sustainability in agricultural production, promoting value-adding practices, mechanization and modernization through improving post-harvest management, enhancing productivity and increasing the resilience of agriculture-based livelihoods to natural disasters, climatic hazards and armed conflict.

The position is located in the FAO Country Office in the Philippines.

Reporting Lines

The Programme Management Specialist reports to the Assistant FAO Representative (Programme).

Technical Focus

FAO Philippines will be implementing its updated Country Programming Framework 2025-2028 with thematic outcome focus on people's health and resilience, productive agriculture, forestry and fisheries (AFF) economy, and climate-resilient agrifood environment. This position will be responsible in providing oversight of projects under their assigned outcome in the CPF with strict adherence to the project cycle guidelines of FAO.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• With guidance from the FAO Representative and Assistant FAO Representative (Programme), support the expansion of the programme portfolio of the country office, resource mobilization, and in the preparation of reports and other technical documents;
• Develop proposals, concept notes, technical briefs, reports and other knowledge/visibility products and provide technical inputs for promoting agriculture and rural development and emergency preparedness and response, in both development and humanitarian settings;
• Develop and/or review Terms of Reference of affiliate workforce and ensure compliance with current standards and regulations;
• Develop letters of agreements for service providers;
• Coordinate with consultants and monitor project implementation to ensure that inputs and deliverables are in line with the projects timeline and requirements;
• Using corporate information management systems, assist in opening projects, tracking project and program budgets and in processing relevant revisions in coordination with concerned FAO officers;
• Support the monitoring of programmes, projects, initiatives of the CO and mobilized resources of the country office.
• Provide support in reviewing the progress, semi-annual and annual reports and report(s) to donors, funding proposals, and other project-related documents, prepared by the project teams, as required;
• Facilitate the technical review of consultants technical inputs, reports, studies and other project publications;
• Participate in different fora on agriculture and rural development and emergency preparedness and response, and undertake field activities as necessary;
• Conduct relevant capacity development activities for key staff in the Representation and other projects;
• Collect and prepare data and background information in the areas of FAO's activities in the country;
• Prepare response and obtain additional information to respond to queries;
• Prepare background material, working papers and tables for briefings, review sessions and meetings;
• Provide support in coordinating participation of Government in regional and global workshops and trainings;
• Carry out any other relevant duties within her technical competence as may be requested by the FAOR/AFAOR.

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, and other fields related to the mandate of FAO
• At least 7 years professional and practical experience in the planning, implementation and monitoring of rural development programmes/projects
• Working knowledge (level C) of English
• A national of the Philippines or a legal resident with a valid work permit

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Familiarity with and understanding of the work of international organizations, regional entities and national governments
• In-depth knowledge of project management and strategic planning, budgets and financial reporting
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to promote efficiency toward achieving project objectives and advanced knowledge of best business practices.
• General knowledge and skills in the use of standard office software, such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Closure Date

22/Oct/2026, 11:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit

FAPHI - FAO Representation in The Philippines

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition

PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level

N/A

Primary Location

Philippines-Mandaluyong City

Duration

11 months (with 3 months probationary period)

Post Number

N/A

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.