Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Junior Professional Programme 2018

The Junior Professional Programme (JPP) is designed for exceptionally qualified and motivated candidates and provides junior professionals with an opportunity to gain valuable, on-the-job experience with FAO.

The Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) are assigned at FAO Decentralized Offices and are

staff members of FAO under fixed-term appointments employed at P-1 level. The JPOs work with international and national staff and are involved in the identification, design and implementation of FAO activities. Purposes of assignments vary and may have a country-specific, regional, sector-based or thematic focus.

JPOs are supervised on a daily basis with the purpose of gradually increasing the irresponsibilities through the establishment of a work plan with key results. JPOs benefit from a supervision approach characterized by knowledge sharing, the submission of performance/development feedback, access to Unit/Team/Office meetings and guidance in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise.

Female applicants and applicants from non and under-represented countries are highly encouraged to apply.

Duration

The duration of the JPP assignment is two years subject to a one-year probationary period.

Extension for a third year depends on the needs of the Organization, the availability of financial resources and the JPO’s performance.

The Call for expression of interest aims to attract young talents, under 32 years of age at the