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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting skilled and motivated professionals to join its global workforce. With positions available across different regions, FAO is seeking candidates who are passionate about advancing food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.
If you have expertise in areas such as food safety, nutrition, and agricultural livelihoods, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to FAO’s mission of building a world free from hunger.
Below are some of the current vacancies along with essential details:
1. National Food Safety Expert (Job ID: 2502126)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: 10 September 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
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About the Role:
The expert will play a key role in strengthening Ethiopia’s national food control systems. Responsibilities include conducting food safety risk assessments, providing policy advice, and supporting regulatory improvements.
Eligibility:
- Advanced degree in food safety, food science, or public health.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in food safety or related fields.
- Familiarity with Codex Alimentarius standards.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
- Open to Ethiopian nationals or legal residents.
2. Nutrition and Food Systems Officer – Healthy Diet Metrics and Analytics (Job ID: 2502096)
Duty Station: Rome, Italy
Application Deadline: 16 September 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
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About the Role:
This officer will work on developing tools and methodologies to assess healthy diets at both global and regional levels. The role involves analyzing food systems, managing data, and contributing to policy evaluation efforts.
Eligibility:
- Advanced degree in nutrition, economics, or public health.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in nutrition metrics or food systems analysis.
- Strong skills in statistical analysis and data modelling.
- Proficiency in English plus working knowledge of another FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
3. Food Security and Agricultural Livelihoods Assessment Specialist (Job ID: 2501488)
Duty Station: Multiple Locations
Application Deadline: 15 September 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
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About the Role:
The specialist will assess food security and agricultural livelihoods, particularly in crisis-affected regions. The position supports emergency response planning and contributes to evidence-based programming.
Eligibility:
- Advanced university degree in food security, economics, or agriculture.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in humanitarian assessments or food security analysis.
- Familiarity with IPC protocols and methodologies.
- Ability to work in challenging environments and travel at short notice.
Why Join FAO?
FAO offers the chance to work on issues that directly impact millions of lives. These positions provide professionals with a platform to apply their expertise while contributing to global efforts against hunger and malnutrition.
If you meet the qualifications and share FAO’s vision of a world without hunger, we encourage you to apply for these positions before the deadlines.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not involved in the recruitment process. All applications should be submitted directly through the official FAO application links. Please avoid sending CVs to GSO, as we are not authorized to process them.