Overview
FAO is recruiting a National Project Coordinator in Lusaka for the Sustainable Fish Value Chains for Landlocked Developing Countries project, linking FAO headquarters with Zambian partners and coordinating implementation, value-chain work and reporting.
Full job description
The 12-month National Project Personnel assignment may be extended. Responsibilities include project planning and delivery, fisheries and aquatic-food value-chain analysis, stakeholder coordination, work planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, partnerships and knowledge sharing.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants must be Zambian nationals, hold an advanced university degree or equivalent in fisheries and aquaculture, agricultural economics, agribusiness, project management, natural resource management or a related field, have at least five years of progressively responsible relevant experience, and have working knowledge of English.
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Verification notes
Verified against the official FAO vacancy page on 24 August 2026; requisition 2601749 remained open with a 27 August 2026 closure date.
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