“FAO” stands for Food and Agriculture Organization, is a purpose agency of the United Nations that concentrates on addressing global issues related to food security/agriculture / and rural development. FAO founded in 1945, it works to eliminate hunger and ensure sustainable practices in the agricultural sector. FAO assists member countries in areas such as agricultural policy, research, and capacity building for promoting efficient and equitable food production and distribution. FAO plays a crucial role in fostering international cooperation to tackle challenges such as climate change/ food and rural poverty.
What are the advantages that come with being employed at FAO:
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers.
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details: Job Title: Policy Officer Unit: FAO Job Place: Rome, Italy Deadline: 20, January 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Education:
- University degree in sustainable development /international relations.
- University degree in political sciences / agricultural economics/development economics / rural sociology, food security / sustainable agriculture.
- Academic background in the field of Climate / Environmental Science / Environmental Policy / Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering.
- Have a University degree in public international relations.
Work Experiences:
- Full knowledge of the content of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
- Full work experience in analysis of information/data and statistics related to SDGs / sustainable development and agrifood systems transformation.
- Academic background ideally in the field of Climate, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Soil Science, or Environmental Engineering.
- A starter or some years of experience working in the field of European projects.
- An experience through an internship, working for a research, policy, or technical stakeholder in the field of regional resilience would be a plus.
Languages:
- Fluency in the English language is Required (both oral and written).
- Having a Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (German, French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) both oral and written.
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Supporting undertaking studies / through research, data collection, validation, and analysis for the development of technical reports/publications.
- The ability to Review agrifood systems-related policy measures in regions and countries and advise regarding the synergies and trade-offs related to their contribution to the SDGs.
- Writing deliverables/executing tasks, and actively participating in online and in-person project meetings.
- Propose and create content while managing your workload to ensure the success of climate resilience and neutrality projects.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement through communication campaigns/presentations, and other relevant activities.
- Contributing to the organization of events aimed at fostering collaboration and shared learning in the context of climate resilience.
“The deadline for opportunity is 20, January 2024”
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