Strategic Planning Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist for the FAO Representation in Haiti. The consultant will contribute to country program development, resource mobilization and donor coordination from a home-based position for 11 months with possible extension.

The role requires an advanced degree and at least five years in related fields, with fluency in French and English and strong written communication skills to support project proposals

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international development or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in resource mobilization and humanitarian programming.
• Working knowledge of French and English (level C).

Responsibilities

• Develop FAO response plans and priority setting for Haiti.
• Identify funding opportunities and draft resource mobilization plans.
• Support donor engagement and development of project proposals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource mobilization

Donor engagement

Proposal writing

Negotiation support

Education

Advanced degree in international development or related field

Job description

Job Description

Strategic Planning Specialist (2602119)

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : 2602119

Job Posting

12/Oct/2026

Closure Date

26/Oct/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FLHAI - FAO Representation in Haiti

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : Consultant

Primary Location

Home-Based

Duration : 11 months with possibility of extension

Post Number : N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

• 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

The FAO Office in Haiti is responsible for developing, promoting, supervising, and implementing agreed strategies to address national priorities in food security, agriculture, and rural development in Haiti. It develops and maintains relations with the relevant ministries at the national level.

The main objective of FAO country offices, led by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programs, and projects to achieve food security, reduce hunger and malnutrition, support the development of the agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors, and ensure the sustainable use of their environmental and natural resources.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Haiti, and in close consultation with the FAO Haiti technical teams and relevant Units of the Regional Office for Latin America and Caribbean (RLC), the Subregional Office for Central America (SLM) and Headquarters.

Technical Focus

The Consultant will support FAO programme development and resource mobilization at the country level.

Tasks and responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

• Support the development of FAO response plans/appeals that clearly articulate priorities, expected results, value for money and the central role of agriculture in humanitarian response.
• Analyse funding and partnership opportunities.
• Draft a resource mobilization action plan.

Resource Mobilization and Partnerships:

• Support effective donor outreach, including through bilateral meetings and partner briefings.
• Contribute to the development/finalization of project proposals in accordance with FAO and donor requirements.
• Support funding negotiations with resource partners at the country level, in close collaboration with the Office of Emergencies and Resilience (OER) and the Resource Mobilization and Private Sector Partnerships Division (PSR), as appropriate.
• Support and contribute to donor visibility activities and field visits.
• Collaborate closely with FAO resource mobilization and partnership units/teams at the regional, subregional and headquarters levels, including the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU), PSR and OER.

Management and Coordination of Human and Material Resources:

• Serve as a panel member in Affiliate Workforce interviews as required, ensuring compliance with FAO recruitment standards.
• Supervise project Affiliate Workforce personnel, including consultants, ensuring that all team members clearly understand their roles, responsibilities, and expected deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, international relations, economics, agriculture, business administration or a related field. Consultants with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, partnership development and/or humanitarian programming.
• Working knowledge (level C) of French and English

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strategic planning and resource mobilization skills.
• Strong proposal writing and funding analysis skills.
• Donor engagement, partnership coordination and negotiation support skills.
• Personnel supervision and recruitment skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Selection Criteria

• Flexibility and availability for field travel across Haiti, with up to 30% of time dedicated to field missions.
• Experience in humanitarian contexts is required.

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.