The FAO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is designed to recruit entry-level Professionals and specifically targets qualified, young professionals from non- and under-represented Members that are not members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (OECD DAC). Nationals from the countries listed below are particularly encouraged to apply:

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Central African Republic, China, Cook Islands, Estonia, Fiji, Grenada, Indonesia, Israel, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu.

This two year programme is a great opportunity for young professionals from the YPP target countries looking to start their career as an international civil servant with FAO and make a positive impact. The vacancy announcements are available under the YPP tab on the FAO Employment Website. The overview of the programme can be found by clicking on this link. Instructions on how to apply can also be found on the same page. 

Kindly note that applications close at 11:59 CET on 12 November 2021.

Should you have any further queries on the Young Professionals Programme, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].