South-South Cooperation Officer
Quick answer
FAO is hiring a South-South Cooperation Officer in Santiago, Chile, to support the promotion of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in the Latin America and Caribbean region, with a Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required.
- Role
- South-South Cooperation Officer
- Organization
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The South-South Cooperation Officer at FAO is responsible for supporting the promotion of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in the Latin America and Caribbean region, focusing on governmental institutions to support the FAO mandate and Strategic Framework 2021-2030.
What you'll do
- Support the promotion of South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) in the region
- Provide policy support, knowledge sharing, and good practices on SSTC
- Monitor SSTC-related programmes and activities in the region
- Support country-level actions guided by FAO's Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs)
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of SSTC initiatives
- Contribute to the development of a dynamic and results-based M-E system and SSC communication strategy
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in agricultural, economics, social sciences or closely related fields
- Three years of relevant experience in agriculture and rural development
- Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language
- Experience in agricultural development related to south-south cooperation, partnership, capacity development, knowledge exchange, and technical cooperation programmes
- Knowledge of food security issues relevant to developing countries
- Analytical skills and ability to prepare analytical reports
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Dependency allowances, Rental subsidy, Education grant for children, Home leave travel, 30 working days of annual leave per year, Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund, International health insurance; optional life insurance, Disability protection
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Santiago, Chile.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, three years of relevant experience, and working knowledge of English and another FAO official language.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile, including a letter of motivation. Applications must be submitted well before the deadline.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Santiago, Chile, and is an in-office position.
How to apply
Apply directly on Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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