Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa

About the role

The Subregional Coordinator for Eastern Africa leads FAO’s multidisciplinary technical teams in Addis Ababa, overseeing the implementation of FAO’s strategic framework across eight countries. The role also serves as FAO Representative to Ethiopia, the African Union and UNECA.

Key responsibilities

• Lead analysis, dialogue and development of subregional strategies and ensure they are reflected in corporate and regional policies.
• Oversee planning, implementation and monitoring of FAO programmes, projects and extrabudgetary resource mobilization in the subregion.
• Provide technical back‑stopping to member nations to address food insecurity, nutrition and climate‑related challenges.
• Manage human and financial resources of the Subregional Office and ensure security, safety and environmental sustainability.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in food security, agriculture, natural resources or related sectors at senior level.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and experience representing an organization to high‑level UN and regional bodies.
• Strong knowledge of UN development frameworks, regional integration mechanisms and donor coordination.

Required skills

• Strategic planning and programme development.
• Resource mobilization and partnership building.
• Human and financial resource management.