APPLY FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS (FAO) REGIONAL VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM 2024 FOR AFRICAN YOUTH Applications are now open for the FAO Regional Voluntary Program 2024. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to end hunger and achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to high-quality food for lead an active, healthy life. With more than 195 members, FAO works in more than 130 countries around the world. We believe that everyone can play a role in ending hunger.
FAO’s Regular Volunteer Program enables individuals to contribute through their voluntary actions, where relevant, to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and FAO’s Strategic Framework to support the 2030 Agenda through transformation towards MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agriculture. food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and better lives, leaving no one behind.
The program proactively and strategically mobilizes many of its member citizen volunteers to help end hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity.
Application Deadline: August 25, 2024
Hierarchical lines
The volunteer will report to a designated supervisor.
Technical focus
The volunteer will be assigned to an area relevant to FAO’s mission and work.
Duties and responsibilities
The volunteer will perform the functions specified in the terms of reference (TOR) prepared by the employment office.
Minimum requirements
• Must have completed high school.
• Working knowledge of at least one FAO language (English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French or Russian). Knowledge of another FAO language will be considered an asset.
• Be a citizen of FAO members.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicants must be able to adapt to an international multicultural environment and have good communication skills.
FAO core competencies
• Focus on results
• Team work
• Communication
• Build effective relationships
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
Technical/functional skills
Relevant work or research experience within one of the organisation’s areas.
HOW TO REGISTER
• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment information, academic qualifications and language skills.
• Applicants are requested to attach a cover letter and a copy of their academic qualifications to the online profile.
• Once your profile is complete, please apply and submit your application. Only applications received via the FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Your application will be reviewed based on the information contained in your online profile.
• Personal information provided in your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on behalf of FAO to provide employment support services such as application screening, assessment tests , background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw your consent at any time by withdrawing your application, in which case FAO will no longer be able to process your application.
• Applicants who are not selected by the expiration date and wish to continue to be considered for an assignment are requested to reapply for new tenders.
For more information: Visit the Official Webpage of the FAO 2024 Regional Volunteer Programme