Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Fellowship Programme 2023

George Christian Boadi October 15, 2023 0

The  Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Fellowship Programme 2023 is tailored to attract participants, typically PhD students, researchers, and professors, who possess a high level of relevant technical knowledge and experience across various domains. 

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads global endeavors to combat hunger and support the development of member countries in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. 

FAO's primary mandate is to elevate nutritional standards, enhance agricultural productivity, improve the lives of rural populations, and contribute to the global economic growth.

They are not only committed to achieving their specialized learning goals but also to contributing their technical expertise and insights through time-bound agreements with FAO. 

These assignments align with FAO's Strategic Objectives and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency within the United Nations dedicated to spearheading global efforts to eradicate hunger. 

Their mission is to realize food security for all, ensuring people have regular access to sufficient high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. 

With a presence in over 130 countries and over 194 member states, FAO firmly believes that everyone can play a role in ending hunger.

Qualifications for FAO Fellowship

To be eligible for the FAO Fellowship, applicants should meet the following criteria:

- Hold a graduate or post-graduate degree (Master's or PhD) or be enrolled in a PhD program.

- Possess a working knowledge of at least one FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish). 

Proficiency in a second FAO language is considered an advantage. 

Only language proficiency certificates from UN-accredited external providers and/or FAO language official examinations (LPE, ILE, and LRT) will serve as proof of language skills as indicated in the online applications.

- Be nationals of FAO Member Nations.

- There are no age restrictions.

- Candidates should demonstrate an ability to adapt to an international, multicultural environment and possess strong communication skills.

- Candidates with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father, son, or daughter) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement are not eligible for the Fellows Programme.

- Candidates must have appropriate residence or immigration status in the country of assignment.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the FAO Fellowship Programme is December 31, 2023.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the qualifications, follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and create your online profile. Ensure your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment history, academic qualifications, and language skills.

2. Attach a research proposal and provide evidence of attendance at a recognized university or copies of your academic qualifications to your online profile.

3. Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal. Applications received through this portal will be considered.

4. Your application will be evaluated based on the information in your online profile.

5. Please note that FAO recognizes academic credentials or degrees obtained from institutions on the IAU/UNESCO list.

6. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

7. If you are not selected before the closing date and wish to be continuously considered for an assignment, please reapply to new calls.

We recommend that applicants submit their applications well before the deadline. If you require assistance or have inquiries, please contact: Careers@fao.org.

For additional details, please visit the FAO website.