Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist

About this role

FAO is recruiting a Country Programming and Framework Review Specialist to support the strategic review of Tanzania's Country Programme Framework and early formulation of the next CPF. Based in Dar es Salaam, the specialist works under the overall guidance of the FAO Representative, direct supervision of the Assistant FAO Representative for Programme, and technical supervision of the Lead Technical Officer. The assignment combines analysis, stakeholder consultation, and facilitation. The specialist will organize the inception workshop and prepare an inception report and validated workplan.

They will review CPF documentation and relevant national and UN frameworks, produce a stakeholder consultation report with preliminary findings, and facilitate consultations with diverse partners. The role requires analytical inputs assessing the relevance, coherence, and alignment of the current CPF, plus a validated strategic review report. The incumbent will also draft analytical briefs on strategic options, priority areas, and an indicative results framework for the new CPF, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. Candidates must hold a master's degree in agriculture, agricultural economics, development studies, rural development, public policy, or a related field.

They need five years of relevant experience with international or regional organizations, government, and national institutions in programme evaluation, strategic planning, development cooperation, agricultural policies, or related work. Experience in programme or framework reviews, evaluations, stakeholder consultations, and report writing is required, along with working knowledge of English and Tanzanian nationality or residency with a valid work permit. Other technical skills cover project and programme development, analysis, coordination, and implementation; experience in international, regional, or national organizations; workshop facilitation and consultation; and managing programmes in natural resources, climate change, and environment. FAO's CPF 2022-2027/8 has been extended to 2028 to align with the UNSDCF, and the next framework will reflect Tanzania's Vision 2025 and Vision 2050.

The contract is Dar es Salaam-based. Applications close on 6 November 2026.