By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

Call For Expression Of Interest - RAP Regular Volunteer Programme

Multiple locations

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Grade: Volunteer - Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Human Resources
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Volunteerism
  • Closing Date: Closed

 _______________________________________________________________________________________

FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants

in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.

 _______________________________________________________________________________________

Qualified female applicants and qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member countries

are encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

FAO strongly encourages candidates from the Global South and Indigenous Peoples

to apply to this Call for Expression of Interest.

 _______________________________________________________________________________________

 

 
Organizational Setting
 
The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme provides opportunities for individuals to contribute their volunteer actions, where suitable, to support the work of FAO in connection to FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
 
The Programme proactively and strategically mobilizes broad-based volunteer services of citizens of the Member States, especially from the Global South, to contribute to end hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity.
 
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger and to support development in member countries in the areas of agriculture, fisheries and forestry. FAO’s mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
 
Reporting Lines
 
The volunteer will report to an assigned supervisor.
 
Technical Focus
 
The volunteer may be assigned in 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 before the beginning of the assignment and agreed by the volunteer.

 

 
 
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS\:
 
  • Must have completed secondary school education.
  • Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, French, Russian or Spanish). Knowledge of a second FAO language will be considered an asset. Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
  • Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.
  • Candidates must be aged 18 or older.
  • Candidates should be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment, have good communication skills and be knowledgeable in the use of basic computer programmes.
  • Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not be eligible for the Volunteer Programme.
  • Candidates should have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment.



 
FAO Core Competencies
 
  • Results Focus
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
 
 
Technical/Functional Skills
 
Relevant working or research experience in one of the fields of the Organization.
 
Selection Criteria
 
Candidates may be assigned in a field relevant to the mission and work of FAO.
 
 _______________________________________________________________________________________

 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 a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
  • Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognised in the IAU/UNESCO list.
  • Only language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, LRT) will be accepted as proof of the level of knowledge of languages indicated in the online applications.
  • All applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants will be contacted directly for interviews by the hiring office.
  • Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile.
  • FAO does not provide any remuneration to volunteers and fellows. FAO interns’ stipend policy may change as a result of the UN System-wide policy review.
  • For other issues, visit the FAO employment website\: http\://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
 
HOW TO APPLY
 
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
 
Vacancies will be removed from the recruitment portal at 23\:59 Central European Time (CET) on the deadline for applications date. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.
 
If you need help, or have queries, please contact\: iRecruitment@fao.org
 

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

This vacancy is now closed.
However, we have found similar vacancies for you: