FAO Jobs

FAOPhnom Penh, KHCloses 27 Jul

This role serves as a practitioner-level bridge between the Farmer-led Agricultural Resilience Mechanism and Cambodia's rural financial sector. The specialist focuses on strengthening climate-resilient agricultural finance by improving the loan-readiness of farmer organizations and facilitating engagement with formal financial institutions.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 27 Jul

This role supports the FAO-GEF Coordination Unit in identifying, designing, and monitoring projects funded by the Global Environment Facility and other environmental financing mechanisms. The specialist provides technical expertise to align project proposals with country priorities and GEF strategic objectives, focusing on the nexus of sustainable agriculture and environmental challenges.

FAORome, ITCloses 24 Jul

The Innovation Officer serves as the project manager for the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) portal within the Office of Innovation. The role focuses on integrating AI-enabled knowledge systems and digital platforms to enhance agrifood systems and facilitate cross-sectoral collaboration.

FAOAweil, SSCloses 24 Jul

The Irrigation Engineer supports the design, rehabilitation, and sustainable management of the Aweil Rice Irrigation Scheme in South Sudan. The role focuses on technical planning, supervision of construction works, and quality assurance of water control infrastructure to enhance rice production and water use efficiency.

FAOBrasilia, BRCloses 23 Jul

This role involves the development and consolidation of the Aleloinsitu software and database dedicated to in-situ and on-farm genetic resources in Brazil. The engineer will focus on testing, validating, and deploying GIS-integrated systems to support agrobiodiversity conservation and data integration for the Benefit-sharing Fund.

FAOUlan Bator, MNCloses 23 Jul

This specialist provides technical and project management support for the Technical Cooperation Programme focused on groundwater assessment and sustainable water management in Mongolia. The role involves hydrogeological analysis, GIS-based data management, and the development of technical recommendations to enhance food security and climate resilience.

FAOQuezon City, PHCloses 30 Jul

This position supports the implementation of the Resilient Philippines Project and other initiatives focused on animal production and health. The role involves coordinating technical activities in areas such as epidemiology, laboratory surveillance, and antimicrobial resistance within a One Health framework.

FAONew Delhi, INCloses 23 Jul

This specialist role supports the Pandemic Fund project in India, focusing on animal health security and pandemic preparedness. The incumbent develops print and digital communication materials to enhance visibility and knowledge sharing across the One Health sector.

FAOBatticaloa, LKCloses 23 Jul

This role supports the implementation of a project aimed at restoring livelihoods for inland fishers affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The coordinator manages day-to-day technical and operational activities, including reservoir restocking and capacity building for community-based fisheries organizations.

FAORome, ITCloses 29 Jul

This role supports the coordination of FAO's Organizational Resilience Management System and business continuity management area. The officer ensures compliance with established policies and UN-wide best practices to maintain operational resilience across headquarters and decentralized offices.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 30 Sept

FAO is establishing a roster of specialists to support the development and application of digital solutions, information systems, and data-driven tools. Selected experts will contribute to technical profiles in IT, information management, semantics, or data analysis to enhance agrifood systems and knowledge sharing.

FAOWindhoek, NACloses 22 Jul

This specialist role supports the FAO Country Office in Namibia by developing and implementing communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement strategies. The incumbent ensures the visibility of FAO programmes through media relations, digital content production, and public outreach in alignment with corporate standards.

FAOAden, YECloses 22 Jul

This specialist supports the FAO office in Yemen by planning and implementing animal disease surveillance systems and vaccination campaigns. The role involves providing technical assistance to national veterinary authorities and facilitating capacity building for laboratory technicians and surveillance officers.

FAOHanoi, VNCloses 21 Jul

This expert role supports the formulation of a Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) project aimed at safeguarding marine ecosystems and reversing coastal biodiversity loss in Viet Nam. The incumbent will generate technical content for project documentation, ensuring alignment with biodiversity conservation objectives and environmental safeguards.

FAOApia, WSCloses 28 Jul

The National Communication Specialist supports the STODAS project in Samoa, focusing on visibility and knowledge management for EU-funded agrifood systems development. The role involves media relations, digital content production, and stakeholder outreach to promote project achievements across the Pacific sub-region.

FAOHanoi, VNCloses 21 Jul

This expert supports the formulation of a Global Environment Facility (GEF) project document focused on sustainable fisheries and climate adaptation in Viet Nam. The role involves generating technical content, reviewing regulatory frameworks, and designing interventions aligned with ecosystem-based management principles.

FAOHome BasedCloses 28 Jul

This specialist provides technical leadership for the sustainable management and CITES implementation of sea cucumber fisheries in the Pacific region. The role focuses on developing Non-Detriment Findings (NDFs), strengthening national stock assessment capacities, and facilitating collaboration between fisheries and environmental authorities.

FAOFreetown, SLCloses 21 Jul

This National Consultant role supports the implementation of gender-responsive financial inclusion policies in Sierra Leone. The specialist leads diagnostic studies, develops assessment tools for Village Savings and Loan Associations, and co-designs pilot packages to link rural women with formal financial institutions.

FAOHanoi, VNCloses 21 Jul

This specialist supports the formulation and implementation of Global Environment Facility projects in Viet Nam, focusing on gender mainstreaming and social safeguards. The role involves conducting gender analyses, developing risk management plans, and ensuring project alignment with international environmental and social standards.

FAOGYCloses 21 Jul

This specialist role supports the Technical Cooperation Programme in Guyana by strengthening national capacity for shrimp aquaculture production. The incumbent provides technical expertise in hatchery operations, larval rearing, and biosecurity to improve survival rates and sector sustainability.

FAOBanjul, GMCloses 29 Jul

This national consultancy supports the PROREFISH Gambia project by strengthening institutional collaboration and decision-making within the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The specialist will design and facilitate training workshops and policy dialogue platforms to integrate climate resilience into sectoral planning.

FAOGYCloses 21 Jul

This specialist role supports a Technical Cooperation Programme project in Guyana focused on strengthening national capacity for shrimp aquaculture. The incumbent manages the production and quality control of live feeds, specifically microalgae and Artemia, to ensure consistent supply for hatchery operations.

FAOAbidjan, CICloses 28 Jul

This senior advisory role provides strategic and managerial support to the FAO Representative in Cote d'Ivoire, focusing on portfolio coherence and resource mobilization. The specialist oversees a diverse project portfolio including Green Climate Fund and Global Environment Facility initiatives to advance agrifood systems transformation and climate resilience.

FAOMogadishu, SOCloses 21 Jul

This position supports the implementation of social protection, financial inclusion, and gender activities within FAO Somalia's programme portfolio. The role involves providing operational support for cash transfers, coordinating with government stakeholders, and contributing to data collection for resilience and climate change research.

FAOAccra, GHCloses 20 Jul

This specialist role supports the Technical Cooperation Project focused on peaceful coexistence between host communities and transhumance pastoralists in Ghana. The position involves conducting comprehensive conflict and context analyses regarding natural resource access, including land and water, to strengthen governance and social cohesion.

FAOBrussels, BECloses 20 Jul

Based in Brussels, this role supports the FAO Liaison Office in its engagement with European Union institutions and the Belgian government. The specialist focuses on joint projects involving diaspora contributions to climate action and the implementation of electronic phytosanitary certification systems.

FAOSuva, FJCloses 27 Jul

The National Project Coordinator serves as the primary in-country focal point for the Sustainable Transformation of Domestic Agrifood Systems (STODAS) project in Fiji. The role provides technical and operational leadership to strengthen policy environments, sustainable production systems, and agribusiness capacities in collaboration with national stakeholders and the Ministry of Agriculture.

FAOVarious Locations, PHCloses 20 Jul

This role provides senior-level strategic leadership and coordination for complex project activities within the FAO Philippines country programme. The coordinator manages project implementation, oversees budgets and procurement, and maintains partnerships with government and donor stakeholders to ensure agrifood system transformation.

FAOBudapest, HUCloses 27 Jul

The Communications Coordinator oversees and coordinates communication activities for the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia to promote visibility and brand impact. The role involves managing a regional communication team and ensuring coherence with corporate policies across multimedia production, media relations, and web content.

FAORome, ITCloses 17 Jul

The Junior Letter of Agreement Specialist provides quality assurance and compliance reviews for specialized contractual instruments used to acquire non-commercial services from non-profit and government organizations. Based in Rome, the role supports headquarters and field offices in managing high-value agreements and ensuring alignment with internal control frameworks.

FAONairobi, KECloses 17 Jul

This role supports the FAO Kenya Digital Land Governance Programme by coordinating activities between national ministries, county governments, and development partners. The specialist provides technical advice on land policy, natural resource management, and the adoption of GIS and digital technologies for agricultural decision-making.

FAORome, ITCloses 24 Jul

The Travel Officer supports the administration and coordination of FAO global travel activities, focusing on data management, reporting, and system development. The role ensures compliance with travel policies while identifying technical improvements for travel administrative systems and providing guidance to the global user community.

FAOAccra, GHCloses 17 Jul

This specialist provides technical expertise in agribusiness development and agricultural financing to support the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in Africa. The role focuses on strengthening value chains for Special Agricultural Products through capacity building, investment facilitation, and resource mobilization for SMEs and smallholder farmers.

FAOPorto Velho, BRCloses 17 Jul

This specialist oversees the implementation of cocoa value chain activities in Rondônia, Brazil, as part of a joint UN project focused on inclusive bioeconomy. The role provides technical guidance on agroforestry and regenerative production systems while ensuring the participation of women entrepreneurs and family farmers.

FAOFJCloses 24 Jul

This role supports the implementation of the EU-funded Accelerating Food Systems Transformation project in Fiji. The analyst provides technical expertise to strengthen agrifood value chain analysis and supports evidence-based investment planning to promote sustainable public and private investment.

FAOGYCloses 17 Jul

This expert will support the start up and commissioning of the Mon Repos Shrimp Hatchery in Guyana, focusing on Pacific white leg shrimp production. The role involves establishing operational protocols for recirculating aquaculture systems and mentoring national staff to ensure long term sustainability.

FAOFJCloses 17 Jul

This specialist supports the EU-funded food systems transformation project in Fiji by strengthening agrifood investment planning and financing mechanisms. The role involves developing public-private partnership frameworks and coordinating the National Agrifood Investment Forum to enhance sustainable investment in the sector.

FAOKathmandu, NPCloses 17 Jul

The Communication Assistant supports the implementation of the FAO country communication strategy in Nepal. The role involves producing high-quality content for social media, press releases, and newsletters while ensuring alignment with corporate communication policies and operational guidelines.

FAORome, ITCloses 16 Jul

The Data Analysis Specialist provides technical expertise to the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Team within the Forestry Division. The role focuses on designing and maintaining digital platforms and databases to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems for forestry-related livelihood activities.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 16 Jul

The Socio-economic Specialist conducts assessments of rural livelihoods, poverty, and gender dynamics to support the EU for Hayah Karima project in Upper Egypt. The role focuses on improving food security and climate resilience by strengthening agri-food systems and community-based enterprises in the Assiut or Sohag governorates.

FAONew Delhi, INCloses 16 Jul

The Communication Specialist supports the GEF-6 Green-Ag Project in India by developing visual and written content to mainstream environmental priorities into the agricultural sector. The role involves managing brand visibility, facilitating knowledge sharing across project states, and ensuring all outputs comply with corporate standards.

FAOVarious Locations, ITCloses 15 Aug

This role supports the implementation of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) across FAO projects and programmes to ensure the rights of Indigenous Peoples are upheld. The specialist provides technical advice, capacity building, and policy guidance to integrate rights-based approaches into technical areas such as land tenure, forestry, and climate change.

FAORome, ITCloses 24 Jul

The Procurement Officer supports the monitoring and compliance unit by ensuring all procurement activities adhere to FAO policies and public procurement best practices. The role involves analyzing reports to identify compliance issues, drafting contractual instruments, and assisting in capacity development for decentralized offices.

FAORome, ITCloses 22 Jul

The Animal Health Officer supports global risk monitoring and early warning systems for emerging and re-emerging transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases. The role involves integrating surveillance data to provide timely risk information and technical guidance to FAO Member Nations for effective disease preparedness and response.

FAORome, ITCloses 22 Jul

This position is located within the Digital FAO and Agro-Informatics Division in Rome, focusing on the implementation and evolution of key digital solutions. The officer manages the lifecycle of ERP environments based on Oracle eBusiness Suite and other cloud platforms to support global organizational operations.

FAORome, ITCloses 22 Jul

The Information Technology Officer manages the lifecycle of FAO's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform and digital solutions within the Digital FAO and Agro-Informatics Division. The role involves coordinating technical teams, managing business stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that IT services align with the organization's strategic vision and security standards.

FAOVientiane, LACloses 16 Jul

This role provides technical and operational support for animal health, surveillance, and One Health initiatives in Lao PDR. The assistant coordinates with government partners to implement project activities related to zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

FAOVientiane, LACloses 17 Jul

This role provides technical and operational support for animal health data collection, analysis, and digital information systems in Lao PDR. The assistant manages surveillance and laboratory data to support the prevention and control of infectious and zoonotic diseases.

FAOPanama City, PACloses 28 Jul

The Agribusiness Finance Officer provides technical expertise to support public and private investment operations within the FAO Investment Centre. The role focuses on value chain development, agrifinance, and agricultural risk management to transform agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean.

FAOAsmara, ERCloses 21 Jul

The Project Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for agricultural and food security project operations in Eritrea. The role involves planning activities, monitoring budgets, and liaising with government ministries to enhance the resilience of rural livelihoods.

FAORome, ITCloses 17 Jul

This senior role leads the implementation of the FAO Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan within the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment. The officer coordinates climate action across agricultural sectors, providing high-level technical policy expertise and representing the organization in international climate negotiations such as UNFCCC COPs.

FAOBelgrade, RSCloses 17 Jul

This role supports the implementation of the Gender Action Plan for the FOREST Invest project in Serbia, funded by the Green Climate Fund. The specialist ensures gender mainstreaming across forestry and climate resilience activities, promoting women's participation and equitable access to resources.

FAORome, ITCloses 24 Sept

This role provides expert linguistic and coordination support within the Language Branch to ensure high-quality Chinese translation and interpretation services. The coordinator oversees quality assurance for official documents, manages translation workflows, and provides simultaneous interpretation for high-level meetings.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 29 Aug

The Office of Innovation seeks specialists to design and facilitate serious games and policy simulations that address complex agrifood systems challenges. The role involves developing game mechanics, narrative structures, and pedagogical frameworks for both physical and virtual formats to support FAO programmes and stakeholder engagement.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 28 Sept

The FAO Investment Centre seeks qualified specialists to provide technical expertise and capacity development for agrifood investment operations. Selected candidates will support the design, implementation, and evaluation of investment projects in collaboration with international financing institutions and member governments.

FAORome, ITCloses 25 Aug

The FAO Internship Programme offers talented students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience in fields related to food security and agriculture. Interns contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals while supporting the transformation of agri-food systems at the organization's headquarters.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 25 Aug

The FAO Internship Programme offers talented young individuals the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments in fields related to food security and agriculture. Interns contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO Strategic Framework while gaining professional experience in an international multicultural environment.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 25 Aug

The FAO Internship Programme offers talented young individuals the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments in fields related to the organization's mission. Interns contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework while gaining professional experience in an international multicultural environment.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 25 Aug

The FAO Fellows Programme invites PhD students, researchers, and professors to contribute their technical expertise to the organization's mission of achieving food security. Fellows undertake time-bound assignments at headquarters or regional offices to fulfill specialized learning objectives while supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

FAOVarious LocationsCloses 25 Aug

The FAO Internship Programme offers talented young individuals the opportunity to supplement their academic knowledge with practical work assignments in fields related to food security and agriculture. Interns contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO Strategic Framework while gaining professional experience in an international multicultural environment.