Job Description - Local Project Management Specialist – Pandemic Preparedness (2602019) Job Description
Local Project Management Specialist – Pandemic Preparedness
19/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM
Type of Requisition : NPP (National Project Personnel)
Home-Based
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
All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU) lead FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of priority programme activities. REU ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, supports policy dialogue, strengthens regional partnerships,



and oversees the implementation and monitoring of FAO programmes and projects in Europe and Central Asia.
The position is linked to the Pandemic Fund project "MAKE-READY - North Macedonia, Albania and Kosovo 1 Emergency Ready", a multi-country initiative implemented by FAO across the Europe and Central Asia region. In Kosovo, the project is implemented in close collaboration with the Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA).
The project aims to strengthen Kosovo capacities for the prevention, early detection and effective response to zoonotic disease threats through a One Health approach. It supports enhanced surveillance systems, laboratory capacities, workforce development, risk assessment and multisectoral coordination mechanisms, contributing to improved pandemic preparedness.
Within this framework, the Local Project Management Specialist will support the project office in Kosovo and REU technical teams in the effecti

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