Call for Expression of Interest - Fellows Programme for FAO Regional/Sub-regional, Country, Liaison Offices and headquarters (HQ)

Call for Expression of Interest - Fellows Programme for FAO Regional/Sub-regional, Country, Liaison Offices and headquarters (HQ) | FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Call for Expression of Interest - Fellows Programme for FAO Regional/Sub-regional, Country, Liaison Offices and headquarters (HQ)

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Multiple locations National Consultant - Contractors Agreement level Speaks Chinese, Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Application deadline: August 25, 2026 (3 months)

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The FAO Fellows Programme seeks to attract PhD students, researchers, and professors with advanced technical knowledge to contribute to the organization's goals. Fellows will engage in time-bound assignments aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and FAO's Strategic Framework. Candidates will report to an assigned supervisor and perform tasks as outlined in the Terms of Reference. The programme emphasizes diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

Candidate Requirements:

Graduate or post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) or enrolled in a PhD programme

At least two years of relevant working or research experience

Working knowledge of at least one FAO language

Be nationals of FAO Members

Ability to adapt to an international multicultural environment

Good communication skills

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• 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 e, , 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 to 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 Fellows Programme is designed to attract fellows, typically PhD students, researchers and professors, who have an advanced level of relevant technical knowledge and experience in any field of the Organization. They are willing to fulfil their specialized learning objectives and, at the same time, contribute their technical expertise and knowledge through time-bound arrangements with FAO. Assignments should be in line with 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 fellow will report to an assigned supervisor. Technical Focus The fellow will be assigned to different fields of work according to his/her profile and to the needs of the Organization. Tasks and responsibilities The fellow 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

• Graduate or post-graduate degree (Master’s or PhD) or be enrolled in a PhD 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 .

• Candidates should have at least two years of relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization.

• 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 able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills. FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Building Effective Relationships

• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills At least two years of 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

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