International consultant – Country Programming Framework Review, Home Based

FAO; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

FAO invites qualified professionals for the International consultant – Country Programming Framework Review (CPF) to support Tanzania’s UN system alignment and UNSDCF extension through a comprehensive CPF assessment. This home-based assignment spans 20 days, involves desk reviews, consultations, and strategic option development to shape FAO's next CPF in line with national priorities.

The consultant will report to the FAO country team, work under supervision, and engage diverse stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with international/regional organizations, government and national institutions.
• Experience conducting programme/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing.
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk reviews and produce preliminary findings.
• Perform SWOT analysis of FAO Tanzania representation.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations with FAO staff, government, partners.
• Develop CPF strategic review report and validated options.
• Coordinate workshop inception, validation, and report writing.

Skills

English proficiency

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Agriculture / Development

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Description - International consultant – Country Programming Framework Review (2602182)

Job Description

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2602182

International consultant – Country Programming Framework Review

Job Posting

21/Oct/2026

Closure Date

04/Nov/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FRURT - FAO Representation in Tanzania

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location

Home-Based

Duration : 20 days

Post Number : N/A

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• 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’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

Tanzania’s Country Programme Framework (CPF 2022-2027/8) was developed through a participatory approach following the completion of CPF 2017- 2020, the CPF defines the technical support mechanisms to the Government of Tanzania’s vision 2025. It is aligned to the Five-Year Development Plan 2021/22-2025/26, FYDP III, and the Medium-Term Strategy Zanzibar Development Plan 2021-2025, MTDSZADEP).

This CPF is properly aligned with the collective agreements and frameworks to support Tanzania’s development priorities through its United Nations Sustainable Development Corporation Framework (UNSDCF 2022-2027/8)

Tanzania developed Vision 2050 which became operational in June 2026, given this new plan coupled with the changing geopolitical context, the UN system requested the government of the United Republic of Tanzania to extend the UNSDCF by one year, ending in 2028, the request was granted, FAO country Programming Framework was also extended to align with the new dates of UNSDCF.

Objective of the CPF Review

The Review is designed to:

• Assess the achievements of the CPF outcomes (People, Prosperity and Planet). Comparing targets and delivery, as well as meeting the UNSDCF commitments.
• Desing a forward-looking plan which Identifies priorities and recommendations for FAO intervention in the next CPF, taking into consideration Tanzania’s vision 2025 and the recent UNSDCF review report.

Reporting Lines

The International Consultant – CPF Review will work under the overall guidance of the FAOR, Direct supervision of the Ass. FAOR- Programme and technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer, the consultant will support the CPF strategic review and early formulation of the next CPF through analytical, consultative, and facilitation tasks. These include organizing the inception workshop; conducting a comprehensive review of CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks; facilitating stakeholder consultations; and generating analytical inputs to assess the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF.

Technical Focus

The consultant will also develop strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results frameworks for the next CPF, aligned with national priorities, UNSDCF, and FAO corporate initiatives.

Tasks and responsibilities

The International Consultant – CPF review will undertake the following tasks:

• Conduct Desk review and provide report including the preliminary findings
• Conduct SWOT Analysis: A SWOT analysis will be carried out, essentially to identify the Strengths of FAO Representation in the Country. This will encompass the technical, administrative and logistical capacity to successfully mobilize the required resources and implement projects that will be generated by from the new CPF. The strength of the Representation will also include the extent and level of network established within the development and political landscape of the country. Moreover, a stock taking exercise will also be taken regarding the weaknesses of the Representation, particularly the ones that have persisted over time. The analysis will earmark opportunities that FAO TZ should seize and the Threats that the office should be mindful of.
• Stakeholder’s consultation including FAO personnel, government, resource partners private sectors and other partners
• Develop CPF strategic review report (validated through consultation workshop)
• Report Writing and validation including the analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and indicative results framework for the new CPF
• Perform any other duties as specified by the supervisor, in support and furtherance of the FAO mission, goals and strategic framework.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Advanced University degree (Masters) degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies, Rural Development, Public Policy or any other discipline relevant to the work of the Organization. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with international/regional organizations, government and national institutions dealing with programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, agricultural policies or related development work.
• Experience conducting programme/framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing related to development programmes
• Full proficiency/Working knowledge of English.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Relevant experience Project/Programme development, Project analysis, coordination, management and implementation.
• Proven work experience in international, or regional and national organizations.
• Good skills in facilitation of workshops, meetings, training and or similar events, and excellent ability to conduct consultations with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, organize the work elements in a complex, dynamic and difficult environment.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and communications skills.
• Good communication and computer literacy.
• Ability to gather, organize and analyse information.
• Capacity to interact professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to organize workshops, meetings, travel and other project development logistical issues.
• Willingness to work extended hours and respond to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.