Young Professional Officer

pApply for Young Professional Officer (Community-Driven Innovation) at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Roma, LAZ, IT. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. /ppJob Posting : 23/Sep/2026brClosure Date : 14/Oct/2026, 4:59:00 PMbrOrganizational Unit: OINbrJob Type : Staff positionbrType of Requisition: ProfessionalbrGrade Level: P-1brPrimary

Location:
Italy-RomebrDuration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionbrPost Number: brCCOG Code: 1A02brIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments. /ph3FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /h3ulliQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /liliEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /liliFAO, 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 /liliAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /liliAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /liliFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization. /li /ulpFAO’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. /ph3Organizational Setting /h3pThe Office of Innovation (OIN) is an important instrument within FAO to provide strategic direction and help drive and coordinate innovation across the Organization’s work, i.e. to consolidate and strengthen FAO's innovative spirit, including the innovation of approaches and cooperation models. /ppReporting to the Office of the Chief Scientist, OIN supports the Programme Priority Areas, ensuring that FAO mainstreams innovation in its programmes, facilitates cross-collaboration among FAO units, and aids in forging and reinforcing transformative partnerships. /ppThe position is located in the Office of Innovation (OIN) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. /ph3Reporting Lines /h3pThe Young Professional Officer (Community-driven Innovation) reports to the Innovation Officer (Farmer Field Schools) and works in close collaboration with other relevant OIN teams and units across FAO. /ph3Technical Focus /h3pInnovation in agrifood systems with emphasis on community-driven and grassroots innovation, including co-creation processes, multi-actor learning, and the generation of evidence and knowledge to support agrifood systems transformation including through agroecology. /ph3Key Results /h3pResearch, technical analysis and project related services to support the delivery of assigned projects, products and services. /ph3Key Functions /h3pAnalyses relevant technical social, economic, environmental, and technology information, data and/or statistics for input in various documents. /ppMaintains records and updates databases and web pages. /ppProvides technical support to various projects. /ppCollaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars, etc. /ppParticipates 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. /ph3Specific Functions /h3pSupports identification, documentation and analysis of grassroots innovations, farmer innovation and community-driven innovation processes in particular on agroecology, and development of related methodologies. /ppSupports design and implementation of community-driven, grassroots and frugal innovation activities in agrifood-systems and development of related methodologies, including promoting innovation through Farmer Field Schools. /ppProvides support to the Global Farmer Field School Platform, including coordination, knowledge management and communication to highlight innovations emerging in, from and through FFS. /ppContributes to co-development and facilitation of multi-actor learning and innovation processes (e.g. Global Farmer Field School Platform, Living Labs, Innov