Senior Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist – FAO Consultancy (2026) @Food and Agriculture Organization

Overview

This consultancy opportunity as a Senior Digital Agriculture and Innovation Specialist offers a chance to play a strategic leadership role in advancing digital transformation in agriculture across Europe and Central Asia.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the regional digital agriculture portfolio and oversee project implementation.
• Supervise monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing initiatives.
• Develop analytical tools and frameworks for assessing digital readiness.
• Build partnerships with international organizations.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead resource mobilization efforts.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in digital agriculture, ICT, innovation, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of a second FAO language.

Benefits

The consultancy is offered for up to 11 months and is fully home-based, with the opportunity to engage in high-level initiatives and partnerships.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the official FAO recruitment portal and submit a complete online profile.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 12 May 2026.