Young Professional Officer

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:07/Sep/2026, 9:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit:Deputy Directors-General, Chief Economist, Chief Scientist, DDCN

Primary Location

:Italy-RomeDuration:Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionPost Number:2008738CCOG Code:1A02

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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.

The Deputy Director-General, Natural Resources and Sustainable Production (DDCN) is responsible for the overall coordination and oversight of the work of the following technical units: the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB), the Joint FAO/WHO Centre (CJW), the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre (CJN, based in Vienna, Austria), the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (NFI), the Forestry Division (NFO), and the Animal Production and Health Division (NSA).

The position is located in the Office of the Deputy Director-General, Natural Resources and Sustainable Production (DDCN), at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy

Reporting Lines
The Young Professional Officer (Communication And Outreach) reports to the Communications Officer (DDCN) and works in close collaboration with the Office of Communications (OCC).

Technical Focus
The Young Professional Officer (Communication And Outreach) supports the planning, development and preparation of communication and outreach activities for DDCN. The incumbent assists in the preparation of communication materials, supports digital communications and event coordination, contributes to monitoring and reporting activities, and helps maintain communications and knowledge-sharing resources, in close coordination with the DDCN Communications Officer and OCC.

Key Results
Research, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned 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 materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.

Specific Functions
•Supports the Communications Officer in the planning, coordination and implementation of communication and outreach material and products for DDCN, in line with FAO's corporate communications policies, guidelines and standards.
•Assists in design, drafting, editing and delivery of high-quality, targeted communications products for the Deputy Director-General, including articles, statements, briefing notes, opinion editorials, talking points, speeches, key messages, presentations and reports tailored to defined audiences and informed by clear objectives and evidence.
•Assists in developing audience-led communication cam