05.08.2026
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting applications for the position of Facilitator for the Congo–European Union Forest Partnership (PF Congo-EU).
Based in Brazzaville, the successful candidate will support the Permanent Secretariat of the Forest Partnership in coordinating, monitoring, and facilitating activities related to the implementation of the partnership’s roadmap. The contract is for a period of up to 11 months, with the possibility of extension.
About the Partnership
The Forest Partnership between the European Union and the Republic of the Congo is an ambitious initiative aimed at reconciling forest preservation, sustainable economic development, the fight against climate change, and biodiversity conservation.
Its roadmap is structured around several priority areas:
The partnership is implemented through ongoing dialogue between Congolese authorities, the European Union, technical and financial partners, the private sector, and civil society.
Main Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the FAO and in direct support of the Permanent Secretariat of the Forest Partnership, the Facilitator will be responsible, in particular, for:
Desired Profile
Knowledge of the forestry context in the Congo Basin, the VPA-FLEGT processes, as well as climate finance mechanisms and European initiatives such as Global Gateway or Team Europe will be an asset.
Practical Information
Location: Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Contract type: Consultant
Duration: Up to 11 months (maximum of 150 working days) with the possibility of extension
Application deadline: August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the FAO recruitment portal. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Interested candidates are invited to review the full job posting and submit their application directly on the FAO recruitment platform.
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