Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development)

Job Description - Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development) (2601824)

Job Description

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Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development)

Job Posting

25/Aug/2026

Closure Date

15/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : FNEGY - FAO Representation in Egypt

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

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

Primary Location

Home-Based

Duration : Up to 11 months

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

Guided by the Country Program Framework 2023-2027, FAO's country programme in Egypt is aligned with country priorities as expressed in national strategies such as; Vision 2030, 2030 Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030), National Water Resources Plan, 2017-2037, Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022), National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022), Programmer (2022), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, 2030, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life - Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030, Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative Bedaya - A New Beginning for Human Building.

Through the support of various international donors, FAO Egypt is implementing a growing portfolio of projects covering but not limited to; land and water enhancement, agriculture production, animal health, climate change adaptation, agrifood value chain development, food security and nutrition and support to vulnerable rural and smallholder farmers. Further, an expected pipeline of projects covering climate change adaptation, natural resources management, biodiversity restoration and risk reduction is expected. FAO Egypt also sits in various coordination mechanisms in the country, in a strategic capacity, as a technical lead for food systems and agriculture.

To deliver its program, FAO Egypt is working with several line ministries such as Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of Water Irrigation, and Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Reporting Lines

The Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development) will work under the direct supervision of the FAO Representative/Day-to-day OiC in Egypt.

Technical Focus

The Technical Specialist (Concept Note Development) will contribute specialized expertise to the development of concept notes for key priority programmatic areas, ensuring compliance with standards and requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Formulate and draft high-quality concept notes on priority programmatic areas ensuring alignment with FAO's strategic frameworks, donor requirements, and national priorities;
• Ensure integration of cross-cutting issues (such as gender, climate change, safeguards, nutrition, youth) into the concept notes in accordance with FAO and donor guidelines;
• Provide technical support to FAO country office on concept note structure, formulation and resource mobilization, including guidance on results frameworks, theory of change, and alignment with national development plans and FAO strategic objectives;
• Perform any other related duties.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in international development studies, international relations, economics, political and social sciences, agribusiness, agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, rural development, or related field 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 5 years of relevant professional experience in concept note development;
• Working knowledge (level C) of English;

FAO Core Competencies

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.