Young Professional Officer

Job Description

2602021

Job Posting

28/Sep/2026

Closure Date

18/Oct/2026, 9:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : CSH

Job Type

Staff position

Type of Requisition : Professional

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration : Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number : 2008740

CCOG Code : 1A06

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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 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
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production , better nutrition , a better environment, and a better life , leaving no one behind.

Organizational Setting

The FAO Human Resources Division serves as an enabler for the delivery of objectives set out in the Organization’s Strategic Framework. As a strategic partner, it engages with stakeholders to foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation and continuous development, whilst empowering all employees to contribute their best towards achieving a world free of hunger and malnutrition. The HR Division’s mission is to attract, develop and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce by providing equitable opportunities and a supportive environment that enables employees to excel as well as foster collaboration and excellence to advance FAO’s mandate.

The position is located in the within the Talent Outreach Team of the Talent Acquisition Branch of the Human Resources Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The Talent Acquisition Branch supports HR transformation and organizational effectiveness by enabling strategic, transparent and merit-based recruitment across the Organization. Through targeted outreach, evidence-based selection, proactive recruitment planning and expert advisory support, the Branch contributes to attract, assess and select high‑calibre, diverse and qualified talent aligned with FAO’s mandate, values and evolving operational needs.

Reporting Lines

The Young Professional Officer (Talent Outreach and Young Talent Programmes) reports to the Deputy Director, HR Division.

Technical Focus

Support the coordination of talent outreach and of the young talent programmes such as the Young Professional Programme (YPP), the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme and the FAO Global Internship, Volunteers and Fellows Programme (IVF), including United Nations Volunteers (UNV). Support the management of HR Partnerships in coordination with the Resource Mobilization Division (PSR) and Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU) as appropriate.

Key Results

Research, technical analysis and programme/project related services to support the delivery of assigned HR programmes/projects, products and services.

Key Functions

• Analyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents.
• Maintains records and updates databases and web pages.
• Provides technical support to various projects.
• Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the production of required m