The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations focused on achieving global food security and eradicating hunger. The organisation works with governments, institutions, and communities to improve agricultural productivity, promote sustainable farming practices, and ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. FAO's ultimate mission is to end hunger and malnutrition, contributing to a world where food systems are sustainable and resilient. Their purpose is to support global efforts in creating a better future by promoting sustainable development, reducing rural poverty, and ensuring food security for all.


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Working for a sustainable world and secure #FutureofFood for all. Our actions are our future.

You must have secondary education, knowledge of an FAO language, be a national of FAO members, aged 18+, adaptable to multicultural settings, and have relevant experience.

You will execute tasks outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) set by the hiring office to support FAO operations effectively.

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Rome

<div></div><div><div>Job Posting: 24/Jan/2025</div><div>
Closure Date: 25/Aug/2025, 4:59:00 PM</div><div>
Organizational Unit: HQ</div><div>
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities</div><div>
Type of Requisition: Volunteer Programme</div><div>
Grade Level: N/A</div><div>
Primary Location: Italy-Rome</div><div>
Duration: Up to a maximum of 6 months</div><div>
Post Number: N/A</div><div></div><div><ul><li><br>
<b>FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture.</b></li><li><b>Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</b></li><li><b>Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values.</b></li><li><b>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.</b></li><li><b>All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.</b></li><li><b>All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.</b></li></ul><br>
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Organizational Setting</b></p>
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.</p>
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The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme provides opportunities for individuals to contribute their volunteer actions, where suitable, to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for<i> better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life</i>, leaving no one behind.</p>
<p>
The Programme proactively and strategically mobilizes broad-based volunteer services of citizens of Members to contribute to end hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.</p><p><br>
<b>
Reporting Lines</b></p>
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The volunteer will report to an assigned supervisor.</p><p><br>
<b>
Technical Focus</b></p>
<p>
The volunteer will be assigned to a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.</p><p><br>
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Tasks and responsibilities</b></p>
<p>
The volunteer will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.</p><br>
<p></p>
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</b></p><p><br>
<b>
Minimum Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li>Must have completed secondary school education.</li><li>Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.</li><li>Be nationals of FAO Members.</li><li>Candidates should be aged 18 or older.</li><li>Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.</li></ul><p><br>
<b>
FAO Core Competencies</b></p>
<ul><li>Results Focus</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Communication</li><li>Building Effective Relationships</li><li>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</li></ul><p><br>
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Technical/Functional Skills</b></p>
<p>
Relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization.</p><br>
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<p><i>
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.</i><br>
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<b>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></p>
<ul><li>FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).</li><li>Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.</li><li>All applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.</li><li>Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.</li><li>Candidates with family members (defined as mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, or son) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the FAO Regular Volunteer Programme.</li><li>FAO does not provide any remuneration to volunteers</li></ul><br>
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HOW TO APPLY</b></p>
<ul><li>To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.</li><li>Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation and copy of academic qualifications to the online profile.</li><li>Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.</li><li>Incomplete applications will not be considered.</li><li>Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.</li><li>Personal information provided in your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO&rsquo;s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application.</li><li>Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.</li><li>We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.</li></ul>
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If you need help, or have queries, please contact: <b>https://fao.service-now.com/csp</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT</b></p></div></div><div></div>

Job Posting: 24/Jan/2025
Closure Date: 25/Aug/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: HQ
Job Type: Non-staff opportunities
Type of Requisition: Volunteer Programme
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Up to a maximum of 6 months
Post Number: N/A
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 persons 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.


Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme provides opportunities for individuals to contribute their volunteer actions, where suitable, to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

The Programme proactively and strategically mobilizes broad-based volunteer services of citizens of Members to contribute to end hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.

Reporting Lines

The volunteer will report to an assigned supervisor.

Technical Focus

The volunteer will be assigned to a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.

Tasks and responsibilities

The volunteer will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.


CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements
Must have completed secondary school education.Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.Be nationals of FAO Members.Candidates should be aged 18 or older.Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.

FAO Core Competencies
Results FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization.


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).Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.All applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.Candidates with family members (defined as mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, or son) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the FAO Regular Volunteer Programme.FAO does not provide any remuneration to volunteers


HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation and copy of academic qualifications to the online profile.Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile.Personal information provided in your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application.Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help, or have queries, please contact: https://fao.service-now.com/csp


FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ) - FAO

FAO Regular Volunteer Programme for FAO headquarters (HQ)

You must be enrolled in or a recent graduate of an accredited program, specialize in a relevant field, know at least one FAO language, be a member national, aged 21-30, and adaptable in multicultural settings.

You will execute tasks outlined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) from the hiring office, contributing to various projects and functions as assigned.

<div></div><div><div>Job Posting: 24/Jan/2025</div><div>
Closure Date: 25/Aug/2025, 4:59:00 PM</div><div>
Organizational Unit: HQ</div><div>
Job Type: Internship</div><div>
Type of Requisition: Internship Programme</div><div>
Grade Level: N/A</div><div>
Primary Location: Italy-Rome</div><div>
Duration: From 3 to 11 months</div><div>
Post Number: N/A</div><div><ul><li><b>FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture</b></li><li><b>Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply</b></li><li><b>Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO&rsquo;s values</b></li><li><b>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</b></li><li><b>All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks</b></li><li><b>All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality</b></li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Organizational Setting</b></p>
<p>
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.</p>
<p>
The Internship Programme aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest academic experience in FAO&rsquo;s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO.</p>
<p>
Through the FAO internship experience, interns will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for <i>better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life</i>, leaving no one behind.</p>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>Reporting Lines</b></p>
<p>
The intern will report to an assigned supervisor.</p>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>Technical Focus</b></p>
<p>
The intern will be assigned to different fields of work according to his/her profile and to the needs of the Organization.</p>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>Tasks and responsibilities</b></p>
<p>
The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><br>
<b>CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><br>
<b>Minimum Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li>Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a &ldquo;bona fide&rdquo; educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. 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/.</li><li>Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.</li><li>Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.</li><li>Be nationals of FAO Members.</li><li>Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.</li><li>Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.</li></ul>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>FAO Core Competencies</b></p>
<ul><li>Results Focus</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Communication</li><li>Building Effective Relationships</li><li>Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement</li></ul>
<p></p>
<p></p><p><b>Technical/Functional Skills</b></p>
<p>
Relevant academic studies in one of the fields of the Organization.</p><p><br>
<i>
Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.</i></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</b></p>
<ul><li>FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).</li><li>Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.</li><li>All applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.</li><li>Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO will not be eligible for another internship.</li><li>Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.</li><li>Candidates with family members (defined as mother, father, sister, or brother) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.</li><li>FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
HOW TO APPLY</b></p><div><br>
<ul><li>To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills.</li><li>You are requested to attach a letter of motivation, the evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of your academic qualifications to the online profile.</li><li>Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.</li><li>Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile.</li><li>Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.</li><li>Incomplete applications will not be considered.</li><li>Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.</li><li>We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.</li></ul></div><p><br>
If you need help, or have queries: <b>https://fao.service-now.com/csp</b></p><p><br>
<b>
FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT</b></p></div></div><p></p>

Job Posting: 24/Jan/2025
Closure Date: 25/Aug/2025, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: HQ
Job Type: Internship
Type of Requisition: Internship Programme
Grade Level: N/A
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: From 3 to 11 months
Post Number: N/AFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to applyEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s valuesFAO, 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 discriminationAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

The Internship Programme aims to attract talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest academic experience in FAO’s domains. The Programme provides a learning opportunity to the participants to supplement their academic knowledge with a practical work assignment in a field related to the work of FAO.

Through the FAO internship experience, interns will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Reporting Lines

The intern will report to an assigned supervisor.

Technical Focus

The intern will be assigned to different fields of work according to his/her profile and to the needs of the Organization.

Tasks and responsibilities

The intern will perform the functions specified in the Terms of Reference (TOR) prepared by the hiring office.



CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING



Minimum Requirements
Enrolled in an under-graduate, graduate degree programme in a “bona fide” educational institution at the time of application or recent graduate. 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/.Candidates must specialize in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset.Be nationals of FAO Members.Candidates should be aged between 21 and 30.Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.

FAO Core Competencies
Results FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding Effective RelationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Relevant academic studies in one of the fields of the Organization.

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).Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non- and under-represented Members, as well as candidates from Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries (LIFDCs), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Land-locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are encouraged to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.All applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants will be directly contacted for interviews by the hiring office and contacted again, if selected.Candidates who have already undertaken an internship assignment at FAO will not be eligible for another internship.Selected candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the proposed country of assignment prior to joining the Organization.Candidates with family members (defined as mother, father, sister, or brother) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Internship Programme.FAO provides a monthly stipend to interns if they are not sponsored by sending universities or other entities.


HOW TO APPLY
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications and language skills.You are requested to attach a letter of motivation, the evidence of attendance in a recognized university or copy of your academic qualifications to the online profile.Once your profile is completed, please apply and submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.Your application will be screened based on the information provided on your online profile.Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list.Incomplete applications will not be considered.Candidates who are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment are requested to re-apply to the new Calls.We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
If you need help, or have queries: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

FAO

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